[Dr. Eckleburg]

Of all the converts to Catholicism, I would imagine that only a small handful would honestly claim to convert because of only their readings of scripture, without Catholic interpretation. They would say that Tradition won them over.

This is very true. I remember reading Robert Novak when he said he converted because he was drawn to the rituals of the church. He admired the saints and statues and incense.

Since he came from a Jewish background, I would say Novak traded one sense of tradition for another.

[tiki]

As a convert, I would tell you that I converted because I already knew scripture and I knew I wasn't seeing it lived out in the church I was in.

[Forest Keeper]

Since he came from a Jewish background, I would say Novak traded one sense of tradition for another.

Thanks, I didn't know that about Novak. I'd say you're right.