I never came across so negative an attitude of JRRT towards CSL's Christian Writings. Although he had [ and expressed] some misgivings] Narnia which as elements of pure allegory; the most obvious being Aslan does in fact = Jesus Christ. This sort of thing was not to JRRT's liking, but I have never seen a quote of his [ or recall one at least] that was so harsh.
I have read the Inklings [ along time ago] the Magical World of the Inklings and Tolkien a biography along w/ a few other scattered books on JRRT. And he comments on CSL in his Letters.
Dorathain, would ask your friend for some specific quotes. I would bet you are getting an exaggerated paraphrase.
And welcome to the Downs Dorathain!
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