Fred Hiltz has apologised, Linda Nicholls has apologised, Justin Welby has apologised, and the Pope has apologised. Now some people are saying Queen Elizabeth should apologise for abuse that took place in the Canadian Residential schools. I expect God is next on the apology list.

I don’t doubt that there was abuse in these schools, nor do I doubt that there was some good in the system. I also don’t doubt that the hell in which most clergy have ceased to believe is considerably less pleasant than the “hell” Justin Welby says existed in the schools.

What I do doubt is the sincerity of all the apologisers: it is too easy to be sorry for the sins of one’s ancestors. I’d take the handwringing of Linda Nicholls, for example, more seriously if, as CEO of the ACoC industry, she accepted responsibility for the numerous current sex scandals in her organisation and resigned. Although, come to think of it, I suppose the ACoC is one massive sex-scandal and is celebrated as such, so how could she resign.

One final thought: I have an uneasy feeling that what is underneath the abject wailing of Welby et al is a deep-seated disbelief in the worth of his own cultural inheritance; of Christendom. And, perhaps, even of Christianity.

From here:

Residential school survivors, Indigenous leaders say Queen should apologize next
Métis leader says she’ll bring up an apology when she meets with Prince Charles and Camilla this week.

Now that residential school survivors have an initial apology from Pope Francis for the conduct of some Catholics at the facilities, president of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron says the Queen should be the next to apologize.

Following a suggestion from a Métis residential school survivor, Caron is calling on Queen Elizabeth II, as Canada’s head of state and leader of the Anglican Church, to apologize for the operation of residential schools and pay reparations to survivors.

“There’s so much healing that is needed,” Caron said.

Caron said she plans to deliver that message when she meets Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, at Rideau Hall this week during their Canadian tour.

Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, called the visit a chance to “showcase the evolution of our country, our diverse and inclusive society, as well as the resilience of Indigenous communities.”

Many First Nations signed treaties with the Crown that made promises — such as pledges to share resources — that the Crown later violated.