In several faiths, you speak with the priest after committing a transgression.
They might instruct you to say certain prayers or they might administer some sort of punishment that is meant to atone for your actions, depending on what you did and how many times you did it.
Although not everyone who practices that religion is as aware of it, many members of that religion find themselves in situations similar to this.
Even under systems that are intended to make them lose, they might occasionally manage to come out on top.
You’ll enjoy the joke that follows because of this.
A adolescent boy comes to confession in a church.
“Pardon me; I have erred. I was hanging out with a loose female.”
The priest says, “Is that you, little Joey Pagano?”
“It is, Father, yes.”
“And with whom was the girl you were with?”
Papa, I’m not able to tell you. I don’t want to damage her standing.”
“Well, Joey, you might as well tell me now since I’m sure to find out her name eventually. Was Tina Minetti the one?
The answer is “I cannot say.”
Teresa Mazzarelli, was that who?
“Never will I tell.”
“Nina Capelli, was it?”
“Sorry, but I’m not able to identify her.”
Was Cathy Piriano there?
Saying, “My lips are sealed.”
“So, was that Rosa DiAngelo?”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you.”
The priest lets out a sigh of frustration.
You’re really reserved, and I respect that. But you must make amends because you sinned. You cannot spend the next four months as an altar boy. Go now and act appropriately.”
Joey goes back to his seat after admitting his transgressions, and his friend Franco moves over to whisper,
What did you receive?
“Five quality leads and four months off!”
