Children Quote by Merlin
““I'll always remember being called by my mother who beckoned me to look at the screen where a young man was being tortured by the church. Bag over his head, rolling on the ground, crying, suffocating, vomiting while the congression continues yelling chants, “God will save you!” treating him like the devil's child. It was the first time I’ve ever doubted God. First time I’ve ever heard the terms ‘Gays, and ‘Queers.’ I went through a lot in my childhood, but this was the first I’ve ever been so traumatized. My mom tells me they deserved it and the church tries to justify their actions as if it was the most intelligent excuse in the world. At 12 years old, I knew only one thing. I would never be like them.””
About This Quote
A child witnesses a violent religious ritual, leading to deep doubt in faith and a resolve to reject that cruelty.
In simple terms: Seeing cruelty in religion caused doubt and a vow to be different.
Key Takeaway
Reject cruelty, seek personal truth.
Themes
faith
trauma
identity
resilience
Mood
anguished
defiant
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- childhood trauma
- religious questioning
- LGBTQ+ awareness
- personal growth
Key Concepts
religious extremism
psychological impact
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does witnessing violence shape belief?
- What steps can heal trauma from religious oppression?
A Different Perspective
The narrative is personal and may lack broader context, limiting generalizability.
