There is serious debate about her motives and methods. Plus the fact that she lost her faith years ago.

It has been said:

  • Very little of the money she raised went to the poor and suffering, most went into building and maintaining Nunneries of her order.
  • A lot of those in her 'hospitals/hospices' were treated in appalling conditions and had no real care or alleviation, as she believed that only through suffering could you be close to jesus.
  • Relatives of the sick were not allowed to visit, give aid, give food or comfort to their relatives.
  • That she was a hypocrite who had been a disbeliever since shortly after arriving in India - she wrote about it in her diaries and letters to friends, all of which have been published.

 

I am not saying I know this to be true (except the loss of faith) but it has been widely commented on. I will have to do futher research but it's food for thought.

 

 

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-- Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.