Note from Amy: Earlier this month I received a couple of questions to this website, Diary of a Predator, which I forwarded to Brent Brents. I received his answer today by mail, so here are the questions from the reader, and below that, my reply and Brents’.
-Amy
Hello Amy Herdy,
I wonder if you’ll ever meet others.
One question–you or Brent Brents believe in God?
He already apologized to God or to the families he destroyed?
Sincerely,
Daniel Costa
Hi, Daniel,
Thanks for writing. In answer to your first question–I have interviewed other sexual offenders over the years, although none as predatory as Brents.
As for your second question-I do believe in a higher power, albeit not necessarily a traditional one. I write about that in the book, Diary of a Predator: A Memoir.
And here is what Brent Brents wrote:
Q: Do I believe in God?
A: Simply Yes. I practice the Catholic faith (much to learn).
Q: Have i apologized to God or the Families i have destroyed?
A: I have asked God for his forgiveness and Mercy. As for the families, I have but i have Never expected any of them to accept my apologies. Instead i work at being a better human being, and i pray For them daily.
To Return to Q #1: I find this quote sums up faith:
“For i do Not seek to understand that i May believe, but i believe in order to understand. For this also i believe: That unless i believe, I will not understand.” –Saint Anselm
Diary of a Predator 