I've become a left wing radical. No two ways about it. none. My experiences and research for my books has shown me a side of reality that I am not pleased about. Never thought it would come to this, but I am no longer proud of being an American.
Nor do I call myself a "Christian" any longer. Perhaps that's judgmental, but it's how I feel. Got myself royally flamed for a letter I published in the News and Record this week.
Some say Christianity is under attack in America. I suggest, instead, that their hurtful, judgmental words and actions, not to mention virtual worship of all things trump by some “Christians”, has created a perception of "religion " as oppressive and cruel. That has marginalized them, not the actions of others. I, myself, was a devoted member of the Catholic faith my entire life. Even taught at catholic schools for ten years and my parish (church) was at the center of a great deal of my social life. I left the church two years ago when the pastor of the church I attended took to pontificating on his right wing visions for the world, from the pulpit; I grew weary of leaving church each Sunday confused and angry. The church community I knew so well morphed and not in a good way. Many who’d belong for decades fled for better climes. Now, hearing so many evangelicals likening trump to the second coming of Christ, I have become totally disillusioned with "christianity" as a whole. Never wanted to see this happen. It has pained me greatly.
If the wrong people see my letter, I'm in deep stuff.
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