Brian was picked on a lot at school and didn't have many friends.  In fourth
grade, Brian brought a picture in for show and tell -- a picture his
grandmother took of a cloud formation.  Brian told the class he thought the
picture had what looked like an angel in the clouds.  Brian was trying to fit
in with his classmates' Christian views and he thought by bringing in this
picture that he was.  Instead he was sent to the principles office, scolded
and sent home for this.  They told him he was blasphemous to God.

    Later on Brian was cast as Jesus in a play.  During the play, a couple of
classmates tore off the linen cloth he was wearing and started beating him
with it as he ran down the hall naked in front of the whole school. 

    At home his life didn't seem to be too different.  Brian said in one
interview, "The only time I saw my dad was when he was beating me with a
folded belt, punishing me for something. He would always find something to
beat me over.  Dad said I was worthless and would never amount to anything.
My parents knew how to lay down the law, but never showed any love in it."

    Brian encountered many Christians who judged him, but none would ever love
him.  Brian Warner formed a band in his 20's and for the first time he felt
accepted -- by his fans and by other people who were not good enough
Christians.  For the first time he was appreciated and he even felt loved.

    Brian Warner changed his name.  His new name is now Marilyn Manson. He
has a huge following -- most of them are kids that have not felt loved or
accepted.  They have formed a gang, a group that is against American
Christianity.  The version of Christianity that condemns and looks down
on people without accepting or reaching out.  Let's remember: Though Marilyn
Manson is evil, has awful music, dresses evil, looks evil, hates everything
and wants to reach out to kids that nobody wants to reach out to, in an odd
way he wants to love them and have them love him.  And, let's remember: God
loves him and still wants to save him.