This novel was very different from I thought it would be. I thought it would be a book about the glory and power of Christ or the glory and power of believing in Christ. I don't think it dealt with either. I was
raised in the Catholic faith and attended Catholic school through out my elementary and high school years. I know the Catholic church is known for asking for money but that was the only way the church and school could survive. But, what
I don't understand is why the priest would only work for money. I would think after outlawing the church that he would look for anyway to do Gods work paid or not.
Another point I did not understand is why, after finding out that the lieutenant was killing innocent villagers that had knowledge of his where abouts, that he continued to run and hide. He was allowing innocent people to suffer or be killed that were trying to save his life. I would think a priest or a "true" priest would sacrifice his life for the sake of saving others. Maybe I am just being naive. I truly do not know what I would do in this situation. It is easy to pass judgement.
I do understand that priest and others that are "holy" are still men. But.....they have received "the calling" and with that have higher standards in which to live. The problem I have is when these "holy" men use their
position to take advantage of others, either financially, sexually or any other way.
