Pedro Páramo Religion Quotes

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Quote #10

"Tell them to go away. Have they come for money for the Gregorian masses? She didn't leave any money. Tell them that, Justina. Will she have to stay in purgatory if they don't say those masses? Who are they to mete out justice, Justina?" (41.13)

Susana is the only one with the guts to stand up to Father Rentería and the Church, distrusting their authority to decide who will go to heaven or not. Susana calls it like she sees it: Rich evil people can pay to get into heaven, while poor righteous people have to suffer for eternity.