I had the pleasure of meeting David Quinn in Ireland a few years back

His take on Tuam seems just about right:
At some point, Christianity here became more about punishment than forgiveness – Independent.ie
Christianity on this side of the Pond, particularly when it comes to the poor, often seems very similar.

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