Diane Abbott was wrong to claim a hierarchy for racism

In looking to the Bible’s example of humility, we can all learn something about empathising with others, rather than fighting our own causes, suggests George Pitcher

I have a confession to make. Back in the 90s, when I ran a business, I indulged in some Christianity versus Judaism banter with my friend and colleague Ben, a Jew. We did it in plain sight, some of it on all-staff emails, when he said he’d be taking off a Jewish holiday and I’d reply that I presumed he’d be working at Easter then. That sort of thing.

It was intended to be and – I dearly hope, anyway – taken to be self-mocking and satirical. At its heart, it was meant to suggest how ridiculous it would be if one really held these views. I suppose I thought that was hilarious.