In this household, religion is their livelihood. Papa creates a suffocating space as religion and all its requirements are required. If there is sin, Papa often quotes the bible and then abuses. He shows emotion, almost like regret, when the abuse is over. I think this is more of a manipulation tactic to show his family that he is only obeying God and releasing their sins, and he has emotion, when really he doesn't show true remorse for what he does.