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General Theological Seminary through the eyes of Screwtape

My Dear Wormwood, I am immensely pleased at your progress concerning your charges at General Theological Seminary. Your hard work and patience has paid off immensely. The backbiting and conflict have reached such proportions that future tempters will no doubt read about them as part of their underling studies. I must congratulate you on your use of the “Acceptance” tactic. Other tempters have been wildly successful using the tactic against departing dioceses and congregations. And I must say the sweet sound of, “I accept the renunciation of your ordination vows,” causes immense pleasure in all of us. But you have taken it to a level never before seen. All of your predecessors used the tactic against the others - those who threatening to leave the Church. But you have successfully implemented it against beloved seminary professors. To that I say bravo! I believe the success lies in the fact that our efforts have effectively closed the door on reconciliation. One we closed it