Miles reflects on the nature of faith and perception of God through his childhood memories and those of Father Mark. Both found solace in the belief that God was close by, providing comfort in their innocence. This connection to God helped them navigate their formative years, suggesting that a sense of divine closeness can inspire security in children.

In contrast, the adults around them preferred the idea of a distant God, perhaps as a means of justifying their actions. The notion that adults engage in wrongdoing leads them to seek distance from divine oversight, highlighting a shift in perspective as one matures. This observation reveals a complex relationship between innocence and moral ambiguity in the adult world.