Hitler's Pope

Terrance F. Flaherty Lycidas at worldnet.att.net
Thu Sep 30 12:08:33 CDT 1999


Well bless me father for I have sinned. Yes, I agree that
this mediation can be disheartening in this sense and as
Ivan K says, "Fine!...And it's true--that is the only secret
he has."

Alyosha

s~Z wrote:
> 
> > > 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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