Father Mulcahy
I just finished watching S5E13: Exorcism, and it’s been really on my mind how much i appreciate the example Father Mulcahy set for my young self when watching with my dad.
I grew up in a church that taught intolerance to all other religions, even different churches. Yet, my dad never seemed to mind Mulcahy’s example of curiosity and tolerance throughout the show.
I was always intrigued by Mulcahy’s attitude toward the priestess performing the exorcism. He seemed to almost celebrate her existence and her actions, and i find that to be such a unique attitude from someone of the cloth. To be fair, i did not grow up Catholic, but i never got the impression that Catholics are very tolerant of other beliefs, similar to what i grew up in.
My point is that i appreciate how MASH allowed me a window to see beyond the only thing i knew. I have moved on from that religion, and i have an appreciation for people’s beliefs even if i don’t believe in such beliefs myself. I find that one’s beliefs like this are a way to find peace within oneself and with the world around us, and i think that’s important for people to find. As long as the belief isn’t harming anyone, i can appreciate it.
I imagine there are plenty of others here with a similar experience. I’d love to hear more.