As we grow up, we have instilled in us certain morals and values. We attend
church weekly, and find trust and peace in our minister. We try to mold
ourselves after him, reading the Bible, following the passages. But what are
we to do when the Reverend makes a mistake, when he breaks the law? Do
we still consider him a man of God?
This past election day that is exactly what happened. The renown
Reverend Dimmsdale past away after confessing to be the lover of the
notorious adulteress, Hester Prynne. For seven years, the identity of her lover
has been concealed. How ironic, for her partner who committed this
horrendous crime, was our own beloved minister!
A woman, who was persecuted and ridiculed for seven years of her
life, while her lover praised and preached of God's Will! What does this say
about Boston's distinguished congregation? If the town's own minister is
allowed to have an affair, and conceal it for 7 years, what does that say about
loyalty? If a woman who raises her child alone, while her lover acts
nonchalantly, what does that say about honor? What does this say about us?
Rev. Dimmsdale, let him rest in peace, but his deeds, are far from
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