{"product_id":"why-i-am-still-a-catholic","title":"Why I Am Still a Catholic","description":"What draws—and binds—thoughtful, educated people to a Church so often criticized by outsiders (and even members) as \"authoritarian\" or \"out of step with the times?\" This collection of personal accounts answers that question in diverse, fascinating, and deeply moving ways.\n\nNovelist William Kienzle discusses his years in the seminary, explaining why he eventually left the priesthood—but not the Church. Kathleen Howley reveals how God replaced alcohol in her life, and why the traditional Latin Mass holds so much more appeal than the folk Masses of her youth. Former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn compares his feelings for the Church with his lifelong belief in \"team loyalty.\" Jon Hassler vividly recalls two very different childhood friends—and the attractions of both evil and goodness.\n\nThese writers, and numerous others, offer a remarkable portrait of today's Catholic Church, creating a new understanding of how its presence has endured for nearly two thousand years, and why it continues to thrive.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1573226777\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1573226777.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kevin Ryan|Marilyn Ryan|Andre Dubus|Andrew M. Greeley|William X. Kienzle|Bowie Kuhn|Michael Novak|Walker Percy|Maria Shirver\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46161585635505,"sku":"RDV.1573226777.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/1573226777-0.jpg?v=1755625005","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/why-i-am-still-a-catholic","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}