Blair and Religious contoversy

Having taken the UK to war against Iraq and with the subsequent deaths of over 170,000 people , 600,000 wounded and millions affected by trauma it is interesting to note that Blair subsequently converted to Catholicism.

One fundamental princiaple of Christianity is 'Thou shalt not kill'. Despite this Blair has been quoted a saying 'I'd do it again.' It shows a lack of remorse.

Blair’s wife, Cherie, is a devout Catholic, and their children were raised in the Catholic faith. Blair has stated that his spiritual journey began when he started attending Mass with his wife and family, and that the decision to convert was a long process, shaped by his experiences with them- .

Blair has described his conversion as a gradual, emotional, and intellectual process. He has said that over time, it became clear to him that the Catholic Church was the right home for his faith, and that he felt “coming home” upon joining the Church- .

Blair deliberately waited until after he left office to convert, citing concerns that becoming a Catholic while Prime Minister would have caused a “palaver” and might have led to him being branded a “nutter” for discussing his religious beliefs in public. This suggests he was aware of the potential for controversy but did not seek to use his faith for political gain.

After his conversion, Blair did speak publicly about the importance and universality of Catholicism at major Catholic conferences in Italy, where he received enthusiastic responses. He also met with the Pope and Italian leaders, but these meetings focused on broader issues such as globalization, terrorism, and religious extremism.

Blair has emphasized that his faith became a driving force in his life and discussed its significance in interviews with Catholic media, but there is no indication he directly used his Catholicism to influence political negotiations or outcomes in Italy. His conversion was often a topic of interest and speculation during his meetings in Rome.