I believe it's about a man who's lost all of his faith in God, and does whatever he wants without guilt. He's in a church with a theist, trying to make him see his point of view.
The "Old Believer" is a crucified Jesus statue. His suggestion to take a "ride on the old believer," as in literally climbing on the statue, is a metaphor for sinning without shame. "Tell me how it's wrong."
"Holy clocks have all gone home" could mean that no matter how long you wait, you'll never find proof of your faith. And the "criminal interest" taking hold is his result of not believing. If no one's really watching you, what's the point?
I believe it's about a man who's lost all of his faith in God, and does whatever he wants without guilt. He's in a church with a theist, trying to make him see his point of view.
The "Old Believer" is a crucified Jesus statue. His suggestion to take a "ride on the old believer," as in literally climbing on the statue, is a metaphor for sinning without shame. "Tell me how it's wrong."
"Holy clocks have all gone home" could mean that no matter how long you wait, you'll never find proof of your faith. And the "criminal interest" taking hold is his result of not believing. If no one's really watching you, what's the point?