You Naughty, Naughty, Naughty People

In a talk about faith and doubt, the Irish Londoner Charlie Mackesy shares a humorous anecdote from a friend. This friend was attending a traditional Anglican worship service with his wife and their young son, Monty. As the pastor began a prayer of confession, he said, “I’m sorry for the things I’ve done wrong.” Monty, a curious child sitting on his father’s knee, looked up and asked, “What’s he done wrong?” His father replied, “It’s not just him—it’s everyone here. We all do things wrong.”

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