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How about the simple recognition that there is no comfort to be had? The world is a cold, empty place, and all your songs and dances don't matter.
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Yes it is a cold hard place, and no, songs and dances don't - but if the faithful are comforted - let them be comforted. If the faithful feel it necessary to feed the poor and cure the sick out of charity, then let them feed the poor and cure the sick. Whether it matters or not is of no importance - what does matter is that faith provides a foundation on which people can strengthen themselves, and through their stength feel more able to help others.