It's complicated.
Even though he could not, the preacher fell in love. He is human after all. Doesn't matter if he loves a woman or a man, his heart was already taken, his promises were already agreed.
The Right hand of God marks his face forever as a strong symbol of belief. There is no shame in loving but the freedom of leaving comes with a slap which won't fade. Ever.
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