He said Catholics probably had an advantage, you could hedge

He said Catholics probably had an advantage, you could hedge your bets right until you were dying.

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In Alice Munro's book "Dear Life," a character reflects on the idea that Catholics might have an advantage in matters of faith and fears about mortality. The notion suggests that the flexibility of Catholic beliefs allows individuals to maintain hope or seek forgiveness up until their last moments. This perspective highlights a sense of security in the religion, where believers can prepare for the afterlife without the pressure of immediate resolution.

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