July 29, 2001
Subject: our lady
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 16:23:10 -0500
From: " " <wisanakelt@earthlink.net>
To: almalopez@earthlink.net
Dear Ms. Lopez,
My current visit to your website was spurred by a
round table discussion I viewed on the local public broadcasting station in
my area. First, let me state that I too see the Virgin very much as you do.
In fact this perception of the Virgin long since pushed me from the halls
of the church. Yet I have found ways to pay homage to the strength, beauty
and honor that the Virgin represents to me. Her essence is with me as I interact
with the world around me, teach my child, and love my family. Your work has
at long last given me a glimpse that I am not alone in these beliefs and I
thank you for having the courage and conviction to act upon your beliefs.
I ask that you do not become discouraged under the current torrent of negative
criticism that you are now receiving. It is difficult to change people perceptions
because too many people see change as negative. The Church has a long
history of persecution when one challenges their dogma and icons. Examples
of this can be seen with historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Galileo and
others. Yet the truth and enlightenment of their ideas were not oppressed
and they still impact the world and society today. Within my sphere of
associates, friends and family, that we all have a similar views as you do.
And it is my hope that persons such as yourself
and others continue to forge ahead with these views so that perhaps our
daughters and their daughters will have the opportunity to achieve full equality
and peace with their brothers.
Sincerely,
E. M. Swindle