Would you beleive ...?
From and article in Jewsweek on the Late Donald James Yarmy (Don Adams)
After the miracle that saved his life, Don felt a consuming thirst for a firm faith. In an effort to fill his need, he began a study of all religions, including Roman Catholicism. His mother had him baptized as an infant but this was something Don's father didn't learn for twenty years.
"I doubted, I questioned, I challenged," Don says. "I felt that Catholicism was the religion that offered what I sought, but I couldn't accept it blindly. After a year and a half of instruction, I was climbing the walls." A Jesuit priest was his mentor. "I wanted clear-cut answers to questions. The answer, 'Because it's God's will,' was never enough for me. If you grow up with a complete, unquestioning faith --as my wife did-- it's easy. But when you wait until you are nearly 20 years old and then approach religion intellectually, it's very difficult. Very, very difficult.
"I remember that the priest finally said to me, 'You wouldn't like to have a religion that makes things easy for you.' Now I know that both faith and intellect are components of religious belief."
A practicing Catholic today, Don has not forgotten that his father, whom he loves, is a Jew. And that it was the Divinity that rules over all faiths that brought him back to life. That's why he can say, "God knows why I'm a Catholic and a Jew...."
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Interesting article, but it appears to have been written when "Get Smart" was in its heyday -what, late 1960's? So what is Don Adams doing today? Is he still alive? Practicing Catholic?
Oops - just read the article by-line - Don Adams died last week. Eternal rest grant unto him, Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May Mr. Adams rest in peace.
Cornelius:
"Missed it by THAT much..."
Sorry, Chief -- couldn't resist.
"Don't tell me I'm dead."
"You're dead."
"I asked you not to tell me that."
Well, Chumley, it's time to go see Mr. Whoopee.
I just went to a lecture at a local seminary this weekend on Jewish Perspectives of the Church by Ronda Chervin (www.rondachervin.com) who is a Catholic convert from a Jewish background. It was actually quite interesting. I didn't realize there were so many different kinds of jews...
Oh Kristina what a treat! Ronda Chervin is splendid.
I loved "Get Smart." And it was Catholic based too!
CHAOS = the Fall
CONTROL = the Faith
Three marriages. Three divorces. No sign of an annulment, but had children with each wife. No word on the 'net regarding funeral services (which might have included identification of a church).
After you all wish me a happy New Year, 5766 to be exact, you can visit my blog and read about yet another Hebrew Catholic.
And Barrister? The do let sinners into the Catholic Church....
Rosh Hashanah Janjan!!
(did I get that right?)