The Sin of Obedience

The Sin Of Obedience Is One Of The Few Works Of Fiction Or Non-Fiction That Looks Profoundly And With Deep Personal Reflection Into The Training Of A Catholic Priest. The Novel Rich And Accurate In Detail Is The Story Of A Young Prodigy Torn With Between The Rigid Religious Traditions And Convictions Of His Mother And The More-Humanity-Oriented Respect For Freedom Of His Father. Building On His Own Experiences Including Being The Subject Of Sexual Abuse By A Seminary Teacher The Author Unfolds A Picture Of Religious Life In Which The Cornerstones Of Celibacy And A Vow Of Obedience Have Forced Seminarians And Priests To Make Difficult And Often Impossible Decisions In Their Own Personal Lives. This Well-Crafted Story Enables The Reader To Go Along With A Young Boy Seminarian And Priest On His Idealistic Pursuit And Mission And The Consequences He Has To Face As A Result.