It also—ironically—gave us the scriptural, spiritual, and theological tools by which to critique its own structures and practice, which is the only way to critique anything—from the inside out. This is a great shock and surprise for many of us, and I am convinced that it is why Catholicism tends to produce so many great souls. You have to learn non-dualistic thinking to survive happily inside of any total institution. Catholics are often masters at “yes, and,” without even knowing it.
