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I would also put some emphasis on the fact that it is a "strict Catholic" boarding school. To Guardian readers this is a dog-whistle to signify oppressive and p
by FearNotDaniel 5y ago
I would also put some emphasis on the fact that it is a "strict Catholic" boarding school. To Guardian readers this is a dog-whistle to signify oppressive and potentially abusive; but the reality is very possible that the boys had learned some of the positive aspects of the faith - it does after all state that they regularly sang and prayed together - so I would imagine, despite their boredom at school, they may well have learned and internalized some of the "love thy neighbour" type teachings and carried them into this situation.
- jgilias 5y agoI believe you have a good point. I highly recommend listening to the above interview. He elaborates how they had a system in place where he would get any two boys who have a problem together in the evening to talk it through, hug, and then pray together. It's clear that at least from their own perspective faith did play a significant role in their group cohesion and survival.
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