From reading the Decameron, I would like to focus on how religion is used for a mask, only revealing what people want to see and covering whatever may be sinful.  Sir Ciapelletto does almost anything and everything to displease God and those around him.He even has the guts to fool a holy man, the Friar. Sir Ciapelletto made one confession after the other, making it sound like he was just making innocent mistakes, but in truth Sir Ciapelletto's sins are made with every intention for his entertainment and survival.And after hearing all the confessions, the Friar admitted that even the holiest men do wrong. I thought back to the other stories where priests and monks would go out and enjoy drinking and sex, but then still try to enforce God's rules on others. Everyone is a hypocrite. I think this story also proves that God is true to his word, about forgiveness. With all the awful stunts Sir Ciappelletto pulled, he still confessed and made the "effort." And since he did take the time to ask, God took the time to forgive. Some people will never understand this concept,like those who thought that Ciappelletto he ended up in hell rather than in Heaven.  I believe there always has to be at least someone out there who unconditionally save you, because it gives people hope, if they decide to change their ways.