Much has been made of Mother Teresa's recently published letters expressing doubt in the existence of God. In a recent episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, the atheist host gloated that she was now on "his side". Disturbingly, the faithful seem to have latched onto these letters as evidence of Teresa's unwavering service to God, even in the face of reason. In this excellent Newsweek article, journalist Christopher Hitchens provides some much needed context in which to consider Mother Teresa's legacy. Was she a saint or a sadist?
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Mother Teresa's 'Crisis' of Faith
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