User blog comment:Tree Climber/Religon of Redwall part 2/@comment-1399757-20100303013305

Skipper is right. I myself am a Catholic and what he says seems to fit ok. Catholicism is the only religion that has abbeys. I don't think BJ wanted to put much religion in his books, as he knows not everyone is Catholic, therefore he was trying to omit discussions like this [no offense to those who started it]. However, I do think he wanted to at least imply some things from his religion. I do not agree with Akash's statement about Christianity being "displaced with most religions", as I have a plenty good enough knowledge of my religion, but I will leave that discussion for some place else. Skipper is right again about graces; it is a big part in Christianity - particularly in Catholicism.

• @Hyzenthlay: I don't recall anyone "praying" to Martin, and I certainly don't think he is thought of by the Redwallers as a deity. I would think he's looked at as a guardian (see my essay- Similarities of Martin

Another thing that strikes me about this is that animals don't have their own religions in this world. If BJ had made a book where animals are receiving sacraments or Communion, you can bet there would be a lot more discussion than there is now, especially from concerned Catholics as this strictly contradicts Catholic teaching [animals receiving sacraments]. Once again, I believe he wanted to imply his religion in a way that would avoid such controversies so that everyone is happy.