Human beings are astonishingly good at apologizing without actually admitting we’ve done anything wrong. You’ve heard them. You may even have given a few. I have. Some could teach graduate seminars on the subject. “Sorry if anyone was offended.” Translation: I’m not sorry. I’m merely sorry your emotional ego couldn’t handle reality. “Mistakes were made.” By … Continue reading The Confiteor: The Culturally Unfashionable Prayer