“If conservatism is important to you, shouldn’t you express some relief at learning about some Hispanics becoming Evangelicals?”
I am a faithful Catholic! I just want you to understand this before I respond.
Jesus has stated quite unequivocally that he has no time for those who call themselves Christian who are lukewarm. I understand this passage in the Gospel. Therefore I accept that for some people, being filled with the Holy Spirit and a total devotion and love for Jesus may come through an evangelical Christian experience. I cannot grieve for them leaving the Catholic Church if that is their experience. A strong trust and love for our Lord Jesus is a wonderful thing and a gift from God.
However, in the same way, for devout Catholics, we would never abandon the faith of our fathers because we believe it has the totality of the message of Jesus especially in John’s Gospel. By attending Mass frequently, receiving Holy Communion often; going to Confession often - with the accompanying humbling experience of an examination of one’s conscience, spending time meditating on the life of Jesus though diligent prayer, etc. For faithful Catholics, it is not an option to leave the church we love so much.
So America and pro-life conservatism are just a sacrifice to Rome.