Author Topic: Life as a Seminarian was like movie Platoon (Read 49986 times)

Matthew · « **on:** August 11, 2014, 09:10:54 AM »

A Traditional Catholic seminarian wrote about his experiences at a Traditional seminary from 2000 - 2006, comparing them to the movie "Platoon".

The work was written anonymously, and he has left out ALL names. He just wants to tell his story.

UPDATE 6/9/17: Over the months, I have met several people in person who were somewhat confused about who wrote this account. It was NOT me (Matthew Mc______ of CathInfo). If you knew anything about me, you'd know that I'm not the author of this story. I am not a teacher in any school (nor have I ever been).

P.S. One more thing -- you *don't* need to watch the movie Platoon to appreciate or get something from this story. The movie doesn't have a mere sprinkling of rough language -- they use gutter language like sailors or soldiers. Unless you're used to watching movies and/or language like that, I would advise AGAINST watching the movie.

http://bravsindex.com/nihilobstat/platoon-memoirs-of-an-ex-seminarian-part-i.html

“Platoon”: Story of a Seminarian - Prologue

UPDATE 2/16/24:
The author, M.Z., asked me "as a friend" to remove his story from the public forum.
I wasn't wild about the idea, but I don't see any other option.
I'm obviously keeping the story in a text file for myself, in case I ever need to personally refer to it.

Matthew · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:20:57 AM »

Quote from: ggreg

If he had become a priest I would have dreaded his sermons. Too Long.

You know, the works of Shakespeare would have taken up much *more* space. So what? The question is: how well-written are they, how much substance is there, etc.

And you, ggreg, are not qualified to talk about those things since you JUST found this post. All you can do 5 minutes after I posted this is scroll down with your mouse, and see how long it's going to take to read it all. Sorry. His story happens to take place over 7 or more years, and a LOT happened during that time.

He is telling his story. Trust me, it's pure substance. I read the whole thing and it was very easy to read.

P.S. You'll forgive me for removing your post, because it was OBVIOUSLY SHOT FROM THE HIP without having read so much as a few paragraphs. Please read the story first, THEN discuss. It's the only honest and decent way to act.

Matthew · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2014, 11:05:37 AM »

Quote from: Histrionics

I don't think there was anything malicious with gregg's original post; I certainly chuckled. After work I'll give this a read.

Sounds good. You'll be glad you did.

And yes, I understand ggreg was trying to be funny. I guess I figured that after what happened to this man, it wasn't very nice to poke fun like that. But, then again, I have already read the story, and you two have not.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2014, 11:31:18 AM »

I'm halfway through, taking a break because of its intensity and honesty. (If I watched Platoon I would be taking breaks, also). Dang, the idea of studying Latin in French without knowing French, in France with the French... :cry:

stgobnait · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2014, 12:13:19 PM »

i read straight through.... holding my breath at times....