We spent all our time lighting candles in the churches and praying for father's safe return. But even then [1961 and 1962], as a little girl, I knew that he was really in prison and that God had nothing to do with it. Since then I have never had any belief in religion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Childhood realization that family suffering had political rather than religious causes led to a loss of religious belief.
- In plain terms
- I realized my father was in prison for political reasons, not because of God.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding political reality can challenge religious faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does personal suffering impact faith?
- When do political truths outweigh religious comfort?
Another view
This experience is specific and does not universally negate religious faith.
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