The Church, the Draft Board, & Me

“The Church, the Draft Board, and Me” sketches my evolution, despite encounters with predatory priests and a vindictive draft board, from youthful candidate for the Catholic priesthood to adult a-theistic Quaker who still asserts that “God is love.” Initially published here in installments, the memoir is now available in PDF form as well. Please select a version below.

Seminarian (2nd from left)

C. O. Application

Quaker Welcome