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Religious believers often cite feeling God's presence as proof of his existence. Now people point to Teresa's lack of feeling the presence of Jesus as proof of God's existence. These people note her courage in persevering despite severe doubts. If she had been even more courageous, she would have admitted she was an atheist. Helping the poor without a belief in a heavenly reward is one of the greatest aspects of secular humanism. August Berkshire, MINNEAPOLIS...
...have a new respect for Mother Teresa because I now know she did not receive divine pixie dust scattered on her head and daily inspirations from God. The realization that she faced the same doubts that any person of reason faces makes her life that much more extraordinary. Not only is she one of our saints, but like her namesake, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, she may also be one of our greatest saints ever. Michael A.S. Guth, OAK RIDGE, TENN...
...Catholic, I found that the article spiritually validated the notion that doubt is inherently necessary to the human condition and serves as the fundamental catalyst that propels altruistic greatness. Mother Teresa's struggle with honest skepticism is a refreshing alternative to the hypocrisy that is so prevalent in organized religion today and has only increased the fondness and affection that I have carried for her. Gerd R. Naydock, WYNNEWOOD...
...pastor and servant of Jesus Christ, I had a strong response to the exposé. It is unbelievable that the Roman Catholic Church would not respect Teresa's wishes to keep her personal struggles confidential. In my 30 years of serving, I have had many similar crises of faith. They are a normal part of the ministry and reflect the human condition. Those of us who serve the Lord Jesus Christ are not superhuman but are ordinary people living ordinary lives serving an extraordinary Saviour. I hope readers can understand that and not discredit all that this wonderful woman...
...imagine how anyone could put into print Mother Teresa's personal feelings. Imagine having your private prayers to God publicized for the world to judge whether you are worthy of Christ. The book of Teresa's letters may be considered an amazing look into her heart and mind, but I see it as nothing more than a travesty. Deneen Frye, PHILADELPHIA