Evangelical converts (from Opinion Journal)

Closed Cafeteria ^ | May 18, 2007 | David Howard Jr.

[NYer]

Last month, Francis Beckwith--president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), noted evangelical philosopher, "God-blogger" and professor of church-state relations at Baylor University--was received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Shortly after, he resigned his presidency and membership in ETS, sending shock waves through the religious blogosphere and parts of the evangelical community.

[NYer]

A common element among these converts is a strong commitment to the Catechism and papal encyclicals.

CATECHISM CATHOLIC CHURCH

PAPAL ENCYCLICALS

[VOA]

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[el_chupacabra]

What a refreshingly respectful response.

[353FMG]

“A common element among these converts is a strong commitment to the Catechism and papal encyclicals.”

A common element among these converts is that they have a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Church and live holier lives than the average Catholic.

[topcat54]

When can we expect a “Second Catholic Conversion” ala Gerry Matatics?

[siunevada]

These Catholics are not generally in sympathy with the theologically liberal wing of the American Catholic Church but are enthusiastic supporters of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI's emphasis on orthodox teaching and practice. In short, they have more in common theologically with evangelicals than with liberal Catholics, and evangelicals themselves, in many respects, have more in common with traditional Catholics than with mainline Protestants. Especially on social and political issues, there is much room for common cause.

Theologically liberal. There's a curious bit of politically correct language we've adapted from the world. Liberal or conservative, we are all on the same spectrum, with equally valid points of view. Right?

No one is apostate. Or, perhaps more correctly, we are unwilling to say a person is apostate whether or not we care to admit that it is a fact.

[TexanToTheCore]

“evangelicals themselves, in many respects, have more in common with traditional Catholics than with mainline Protestants.”

Hooboy is he correct.

[Salvation]

**Hooboy is he correct.**

I have a friend who tells me the same thing.

[dangus]

Converts from the New Yorker? What, they read the Post now?

[Pinkbell]

That is indeed quite true. My Father listens to Catholic Radio, and he tells me some of the strongest Catholics there are former Protestants. I think it is because they have a great appreciation and love for the faith by working to become Catholic. Some baptized Catholics never really appreciate or seem to desire it, and they either become a Kerry/Pelosi, or they go their separate ways.