The Role Of Organized Religion In Father Jackson

On the other hand, organized religion is portrayed as a destructive force through Father Jackson’s character. Father Jackson specifically represents Catholicism. Father Jackson is a cold man and the very first thing he does is criticize the children’s bad manners. For example, he scowls at them for staring at him, “You must not stare at people - look at them, as you are looking at me” (267). From this point forward, he keeps pointing out their bad manners and tells them to correct them. This gives organized religion a strict and negative feeling, especially for Rufus and his little sister, Catherine. During Jay’s funeral, he also denies Mary the full prayer service since Jay was not baptized. Here one can see organized religion being put into