But what if that, too, was a hollow promise, from a hypocrite who repented only after, who promised submission but really only wanted a reprieve?

NEWYORKER: Good People

But for those sinners who claim to have repented, and so are to be absolved of part or all of their debts, there is the question of what to do with the money that no longer has to be handed over as interest payments.

ECONOMIST: AIDS