In this letter, Merton responds to a person leaving Catholicism and joining the Unitarians.
Garrison was a friend of a Sister Robert Vincent, who forwarded a letter by Garrison to Merton.
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1960/no/no (#01) |
TL[c] from Merton |
This fearsome looking letterhead may disconcert you, but it shouldn't. You probably will not be too |
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difficulties with the "facade of exterior Catholicism" / Merton recommends staying in touch with Catholics and priests who can respond sensibly and honestly / recognizes the validity of Garrison's hurt with Catholicism but questions whether he will truly find the early Christian spirit among the Unitarians
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1960/no/no (#02) |
TL[c] from Merton |
This fearsome looking letterhead may disconcert you, but it shouldn't. You probably will not be too |
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[copied from Sub-Section H.7, Hart Working Files, Accession 2] difficulties with the "façade of exterior Catholicism" / Merton recommends staying in touch with Catholics and priests who can respond sensibly and honestly / recognizes the validity of Garrison's hurt with Catholicism but questions whether he will truly find the early Christian spirit among the Unitarians
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