Reenie never went in much for God. There was mutual respect, and if you were in trouble naturally you'd call on him, as with lawyers; but as with lawyers, it would have to be bad trouble. Otherwise it didn't pay to get too mixed up with him.
Reenie's perspective on God is one of caution and limited involvement. She views the divine much like a lawyer—someone to turn to only in times of significant trouble. This relationship is characterized by a practical respect rather than deep faith or devotion. Reenie believes that engaging with God should be reserved for dire situations, underscoring a sense of distance from formal religious practices.
This analogy suggests that, for Reenie, seeking divine...