Thirty Years in Hell or From Darkness to Light (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417909384)

Thirty Years in Hell or From Darkness to Light is a book written by an ex-priest, which chronicles his experiences and struggles within the Catholic Church. The author provides a candid and honest account of his life as a priest, detailing the corruption, hypocrisy, and abuse he witnessed within the institution.The book begins with the author's childhood and his decision to become a priest. He then describes his experiences in seminary, where he encountered a culture of secrecy and manipulation. As a priest, he witnessed firsthand the abuse of power and sexual misconduct of his colleagues, as well as the Church's attempts to cover up these scandals.The author also discusses his own personal struggles with faith, as he grappled with the contradictions between the teachings of the Church and the reality of its actions. He ultimately decided to leave the priesthood and the Church, and the book concludes with his journey towards finding a new spiritual path.Throughout the book, the author's writing is raw and emotional, as he shares his deepest fears, doubts, and regrets. He also provides a scathing critique of the Catholic Church, calling for greater transparency and accountability within the institution.Overall, Thirty Years in Hell or From Darkness to Light is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that sheds light on the dark side of the Catholic Church. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and power, and the ongoing struggle for justice within the Church.1903. Fresenborg, the ex-Catholic priest, warns what Americans can expect from the Roman Catholic Church in her aim to make America Catholic. He writes in the Author's Announcement: For thirty long years I was bound to this bewitching spirit of darkness by the chords of superstition and never dared to look above my blind superiors for wisdom, until a something which I will call fate broke the windows of my mental dungeon and permitted the light of Spiritual Liberty to filter through my being which awoke reason and common sense from her sleep of lethargy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: An Ex-Priest, Bernard Fresenborg
ISBN-10: 1417909382
ISBN-13: 9781417909384
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.06w x 0.59d