text: Jane I can relate completely with your comments. I too am a child of the early 40's. You have just reminded me of when we had impetigo as children and had to have the red sores lanced. You are correct; "boils" are an excellent analogy and speaks volumes. 
  I have always wondered why the church-going laity to this day, cannot see or do not want to see the reality of the situation. Perhaps if they question it, they will find that all they believed in, is not true and they will have nothing. You have correctly identified  the "aloof" factor to this day. I find over the years that has changed my total perception and I embrace the emphasis of Christianity, rather than the absolute rule following dogmas and doctrines of the Vatican. Their objective is to sustain their narcissistic culture. You seldom hear any of them commenting about Jesus or his life. They are too preoccupied with their hierarchal structure. God knows where it will all end.