Christian Europe should be by nature one; but it has forgot… - Hilaire Belloc

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Christian Europe should be
by nature one; but it has
forgotten its nature in
forgetting its religion.

Hilaire Belloc

The Great Heresies · 1938 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc (27 July 1870 – 16 July 1953) was a Franco-English writer and poet, known chiefly for his essays and children's books; he was sometimes referred to by the nickname "Old Thunder". Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist.

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Alternative Names: Hilaire Pierre Belloc • Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc

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Christian Europe should be by nature one; but it has forgotten its nature in forgetting its religion. - Hilaire Belloc

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