“Father, leave me as I am for now. My father raised me without religion. He has a heart of gold. When my mother died, he found new words, new ways to fill her place in my life. If I let myself be baptized now, it would be a kind of betrayal. Give me time to become completely free, to begin a normal life, then I’ll write and ask him if he minds if I give up his philosophy and have myself baptized.” “I understand, my son, and I’m sure that God does too. I bless you and ask God to protect you.”
