Hitler's Pope

[Andignac, David]

	How does my belief in a mediator for spiritual and sacramental
matters within the practive of my religion affect any of you in a negative
way? The Catholic faith, the priesthood and the hierarchy of the Church does
not preclude individuals from having a personal relationship with God in any
way. 

	This mediation provides opportunity for deepening of faith and
personal growth for those who believe. If you wanted to argue about the
power and corruption of the church that is a different matter altogether. At
times these matters can be positively tragic. But don't feel sorry for me
because I believe that God can work through others as well as through my own
personal interaction with Him to bring me closer to Him and improve me as an
individual.

	David A.
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	David Morris [SMTP:fqmorris at hotmail.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, September 30, 1999 12:47 PM
> To:	keithmar at jetlink.net; pynchon-l at waste.org
> Subject:	Re: Hitler's Pope
> 
> 
> Well said.
> 
> >From: s~Z
> >
> > > > The FACT that there are so many who believe in such an office is
> also
> > > > disheartening.
> > > >
> > > > David Morris
> > > >
> > >
> > > Why is this disheartening?
> >
> >It is disheartening because it points out that most still need a
> >mediator, and that is a sad thing. True and necessary, but sad
> >nonetheless. If such mediation served to help the individual outgrow the
> >need for mediation, then by all means... But, when it rules with a view
> >to perpetuate the need for mediation. . .
> 
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