godless Religion Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

I envy my father, too. I envy his unshakeable belief in the Catholic Church—his faith gives him power and contentment. (31.51)

This seems like a Big Deal kind of moment. If Jason envies this, why doesn't he just start believing too? We think this shows that faith can't be coerced or wished into being any more than someone can just decide to love gastropods.