David A. King, Ph.D. News & Columns
David A. King, Ph.D. is Professor of English and Film Studies at Kennesaw State University and Director of RCIA at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta.
David A. King, Ph.D.
“Mystery, mistakes and miracles: practicing golf and Catholicism”
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All my life, I’ve been fascinated by golf. I don’t claim to be good at it, mind you, but enamored I remain. I grew up with people who both adored golf and loathed it.
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