The Reasons Behind Protestant Conversions to Catholicism

The book 'Why Do Protestants Convert?' explores the psychological, theological, and sociological factors that contribute to the conversion of Protestants to Roman Catholicism. The authors focus primarily on Roman Catholic conversions, while acknowledging similarities with Eastern Orthodox conversions. They argue that conversions are often motivated by both discontent with elements of evangelical Protestantism and an attraction to certain beliefs and practices in Roman Catholicism. The book highlights factors such as the longing for a transcendent encounter with God, the appeal of the historical and sacramental aspects of Catholic worship, the desire for spiritual authority and unity, and the influence of Catholic social teaching. The authors also discuss the role of church history and address concerns about the Catholic abuse scandals and the impact of Pope Francis on the conversion pipeline.