Quote by Thomas Keneally
And I think my sexuality was heavily repressed by the church, by the, you know, the design of the mortal sins.
Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker's sexuality was suppressed or suppressed by religious teachings and the concept of "mortal sins." They imply that the church's teachings and moral framework imposed a repression and shame surrounding their sexual identity. The speaker implies a conflict between their personal desires and the restrictive teachings of the church, indicating that this repression may have had a significant impact on their understanding and expression of their own sexuality.