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Reviews For Through a Glass, Darkly
This chapter is brutal but hardly impossible. You did a very good job. I wept for little Harry who is so charming and sweet... and innocent.
Author's Response: In a good or in a bad way :)?
Author's Response: That is, of course, your prerogative, and I’m sorry you felt offended. I can only repeat what I said in my author’s note and several review replies: No discrimination against any faith in particular was implied. Where I live, the majority of the population is Catholic, so most of my friends are Catholic (though I myself am not), I’ve been to Catholic services and know about Catholic tradition. It would be hard for me to be prejudiced against something I know so well, and I have no reason to be. The thing is, “Exorcism” wasn’t about Catholicism, but about religious fanaticism. Father Pius is a fanatic, and true fanatics of any religion will do the most cruel things, believing them to be “God’s will”. That is something that troubles me deeply, and that is what I had in mind when I wrote the chapter. You see enough of this when you look around in the world, and I’m sorry you felt offended, but I think it’s something that should be addressed, even if it may be a touchy subject with many people. Sorry about the rant; I didn’t mean to come across as rude, and I’m honestly sorry that “Exorcism” spoiled the story for you. In any case, thank you for letting me know.
Author's Response: I know what you mean; I'm sure many Muslims feel the same way, since the news only ever show acts of terrorism or extremism. In fact, I'm glad to say I know many Christians who practice their faith in a tolerant and open way, and I think the majority by far would never condone any act of religiously motivated violence. On the other hand, violence and hate that's spread by religious fanatics is part of the picture, and I find it important to take a close look and try to understand why these psychological mechanisms can influence so many people. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts!
Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing! Let me say first that I never intended any discrimination against Christians or Catholics (I hope my Author's Note showed that!). Many of my friends are Catholics, and I know they'd never hurt anybody that way. That being said, "Exorcism" wasn't so much about religion than religious fanaticism. And religious fanatics have done horrible things - not only during the witch hunts of the 17th century, but also with today's attacks on gays, women, "non-believers" etc., anyone whom they feel God has made "inferior". Father Pius is that kind of person - the fact that he believes he is doing "the Lord's work" justifies everything he does in his eyes. I'm not trying to say that all Christians are like that - not at all! But I do feel very troubled about fanatics of all religions, and I think that's why I wrote this chapter the way I did. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts!
Author's Response: Thank you!
Author's Response: Thank you :)!
Author's Response: It definitely is, and I know what you mean. Religious fanatics make me extremely angry, too. Thank you for reviewing! |
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