I am not inferring all churches are traumatic or bad influences on children. But I do believe at nine years old I knew if there was a God, he wouldn’t want children to fear him. Where families lack in spiritual guidance, a church should be able to provide and fill in to help guide young … Read more
Church is another factor in influencing children. I’ve been told many times our Catholic church was not the normal church environment, but I’ve heard too many stories about abuses from both priests and nuns. I was nine years old when Sister Mary Margaret slapped my boyfriend Eddie across the face. I was shocked and angry. … Read more