What is faith, and what is a lie, and where does the truth end? Was the Inquisition of the One True Catalyst Interstellar Church right in sending its executioner to the lair of heresy that had its roots on the planet Arion? She was probably right on her part, until the inquisitor became more familiar with the teachings of the so-called Liars, a secret order. They explained to him that there are many truths, but there are not enough creeds, they are poorly put together, hastily, full of errors and contradictions. These mistakes give rise to doubts in us, our faith loses its support, and along with it, happiness leaves us. Isn't it easier to invent a qualitatively different creed, where the harsh truth would be replaced by a beautiful lie, more preferable to the masses? Who said that Christianity or Catholicism are not cobbled together by the same Liars in order to achieve certain goals in their secret mission? You can’t assert anything, you have to believe. And if you don’t believe, then we will find something that you will definitely believe in. Awards and prizes: Hugo Award, 1980 / Short Story Locus Award, 1980 / Short Story