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This dialogue is between two priests who share common interests from different perspectives. One is an Episcopalian and a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. The other is a Roman Catholic and a sociologist widely known for his controversial novels and political commentaries. Their conversation primarily focuses on the latter's ministry—especially his investigations into paranormal experiences and his use of fiction as a homiletical avenue. They also discuss: Christian atheism; the Resurrection as a metaphor; Real Presence and liturgical sensibility; contemporary ecumenical trends; celibacy and tenures of active ministry; sexual equality and population control; religious addiction; and examples of the mythic impact of cinema.
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Diplomate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and the Book Review Editor of thisJournal. The interview is part of a series that will be published in a volume entitledDialogues in Depth Psychology and Religion.
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Moss, D.M. “On the margins”: A dialogue with Andrew Greeley. J Relig Health 29, 261–283 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00992982
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