Spotlight
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When I was a child I used to go to church. I needed an hour of consolation once a week before school. Imagine an introvert child who didn't like Mondays and the stresses of exams, and went regularly to a place where you could be alone with your thoughts and faith. I still think that we need the consoling power of religion, we require some guidance in life and, occasionally, we need help.
I've never had bad experiences with priests. There were those who weren't particularly understanding during confession, there were those weirdos overly interested in my "ungodly thoughts", and there were those fun and honest to talk with, laugh and contemplate life. It's the same with teachers. Some priests sparkle, some leave you with trauma. It's important to talk about this trauma.
As an adult, I was simply disappointed with the institution as it treats us like idiots. It makes us believe that scientific progress indicates sin, that marriage is an institution whatever the cost. It forces us to believe that it is impossible to follow a lifestyle that makes us happy, whether it is re-married, divorced, in a same-sex relationship or childless. It puts a blame on us: ordinary people. The blame is just the change of focus. Let's shift the blame and let's shift the focus. Why so many priests earn so much money, while their job doesn't require more engagement than that of school teachers? Why the job itself is treated with respect bordering on idolization when probably doctors, nurses and charity workers deserve more admiration? Why so many priests have illegitimate children or have an "official" relationship with the lady in the house when, in theory, all promised celibacy? Why so many cases of abuse, pedophilia, and injustice happen behind the closed walls of the Church? Let's quit the appearances. Spotlight. One important film which breaks the silence. We need more.
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