[Mrs. Don-o]

The Catholic deacon, Chuck Hall, didn't write his article. It was written by Alan Burke, a staffer for the Salem News.

In other words, it was edited from what was undoubtedly a much longer interview, for a secular publication.

I wish people would understand the realities of journalism. You know very well that Deacon Hall didn't just say the 4 or 5 sentences which show up as direct quotes. He probably talked to the reporter, Alan Burke, for an hour or more-- showing him around the church, talking about his relationship to Jesus Christ, his attraction to the Catholic Faith, the wonderful faith story that every convert has about God's plan for salvation and the grace that has been given him, to have a role in that plan.

A reporter inevitably selects what he wants --- maybe 4 or 5 sentences --- and leaves 99% of the interview on the cutting room floor.

Do you understand that?

[ealgeone]

The Catholic deacon, Chuck Hall, didn't write his article. It was written by Alan Burke, a staffer for the Salem News. In other words, it was edited from what was undoubtedly a much longer interview, for a secular publication. I wish people would understand the realities of journalism. You know very well that Deacon Hall didn't just say the 4 or 5 sentences which show up as direct quotes. He probably talked to the reporter, Alan Burke, for an hour or more-- showing him around the church, talking about his relationship to Jesus Christ, his attraction to the Catholic Faith, the wonderful faith story that every convert has about God's plan for salvation and the grace that has been given him, to have a role in that plan. A reporter inevitably selects what he wants --- maybe 4 or 5 sentences --- and leaves 99% of the interview on the cutting room floor. Do you understand that?

Then maybe you best talk with NYer....he/she posted the article.