I am comfortable with this contradiction, which is typical among ex-Catholics. We had to hold these things together in our minds in order to survive. Lies are real, except when they are not. Facts are false, except when they aren’t. Children are sacred, except when they are defiled without apology, and it’s your fault for bringing it up. Move the sinner to the next parish. Maybe he’ll keep himself under control there. There is always a…
