tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post821348646054333664..comments2023-06-10T05:08:29.974-05:00Comments on Poetic Justice: Exorcising of DemonsDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13986014894382899336noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-55500852182866587652008-03-09T10:57:00.000-05:002008-03-09T10:57:00.000-05:00Dan, I believe that if you're not a part of the so...Dan, I believe that if you're not a part of the solution, you're part of the problem. My kids were in school and I wanted them to grow up with a belief system. In my heart, I knew the church would never answer up for its sins, but I felt that to suddenly jerk them out would send the message that I didn't believe deeply enough in my convictions to try to work through a problem. I feel 'used' by people whose entire agenda became glossing over the truth rather than punishing the offenders-- to avoid losing their revenue source. I don't feel 'guilty' except in my inability to pull the trigger sooner. I was too trusting... after all, if the church had overcome all of their past mis-deeds (and there were a lot of them), they'd overcome this one as well, if only their flock had enough faith... wouldn't they?Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650967162729244014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-13629174547744359642008-03-09T08:39:00.000-05:002008-03-09T08:39:00.000-05:00I knew part of your story Bubba, but why do you pe...I knew part of your story Bubba, but why do you personally shoulder any of that guilt? Each of those priests, and I believe all of those involved in shuffling and covering up will answer for their own actions.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986014894382899336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-64959995331320061682008-03-08T21:25:00.000-06:002008-03-08T21:25:00.000-06:00Your story stands as microcosm for why I left the ...Your story stands as microcosm for why I left the church. I was never personally abused by a priest, but I have a close family member who was... and I'm ashamed to say it still took me nearly ten years to leave. I wish I possessed your character's resolve... maybe then I wouldn't carry around this remorse.Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650967162729244014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-38313759774232879472008-03-07T20:35:00.000-06:002008-03-07T20:35:00.000-06:00I'm glad you enjoyed it Jo. Sorry, I missed your ...I'm glad you enjoyed it Jo. Sorry, I missed your comment and am just now responding.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986014894382899336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-63844630390639803452008-03-04T18:48:00.000-06:002008-03-04T18:48:00.000-06:00I agree with Paisley. Riveting tale, tensely paced...I agree with Paisley. Riveting tale, tensely paced, super ending.Jo Janoskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206890846490911655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-30833065181713212332008-03-03T17:40:00.000-06:002008-03-03T17:40:00.000-06:00Your comments are appreciated, but excessively gen...Your comments are appreciated, but excessively generous. I hold in very high regard, the words of such an excellent writer as yourself.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986014894382899336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921323834562941074.post-60989710871995652662008-03-02T21:14:00.000-06:002008-03-02T21:14:00.000-06:00that was intense dan... wow.. that was a perfect s...that was intense dan... wow.. that was a perfect short story... i mean it.. movement length drama back story the whole nine yards... bravo!!!!paisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231453820728399262noreply@blogger.com