"Sin lies only in hurting other people unnecessarily. All other "sins" are invented nonsense. (Hurting yourself is not sinful — just stupid.)" - Robert A. Heinlein

Eventually I learned that the Church is run solely for the benefit of the priesthood, not for the good of our people. But I learned it too late.

I don’t think Father Hugo is any more mistaken than the most learned theologian and he might be closer to the truth. Jacob, I don’t think anyone knows Who’s in charge.

Nothing of value is free. Even the breath of life is purchased at birth only through gasping effort and pain.