She did not resist arrest. As they led her out, she looked at the crucifix above the door and whispered: “I did not fall from grace. I climbed out of it. Because grace, when it watches a child die, is not grace. It is an insult.”
The process of falling into darkness for a religious figure is rarely instantaneous. It is a psychological erosion. Sister Efner- falling into Darkness because of ...
Sister Efner took Linnea into the infirmary. For two weeks, she performed a miracle of medicine and love. She set the bone, fed the child broth, and sang German lullabies to chase away the night terrors. Linnea began to smile. She called Efner “Mutti.” She did not resist arrest
Sister Efner was once a devoted and passionate member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormons. She was a faithful follower, actively participating in church activities and striving to live a righteous life. However, her life took a drastic turn when she became entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation. Because grace, when it watches a child die, is not grace
Ultimately, Sister Efner's story serves as a cautionary tale, warning us of the dangers of blind obedience and the importance of staying grounded in our values and principles. May her experience serve as a reminder to always question, to always seek truth, and to never surrender our autonomy to those who would seek to manipulate and control us.
—not against her God, but against the void where she expected a voice. The Corruption of Duty