Theocast Why Are So Many People Going to Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism?
Jun 4, 2025
Explore the intriguing trend of individuals leaving evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism in search of authenticity and sacredness in worship. Dive into the historical disconnect brought on by Enlightenment thinking and critique the commercialized nature of modern spirituality. Discover the tension between pietism and confessionalism, and the yearning for deeper truths within Christian faith today. Finally, reflect on the Reformation's foundational teachings and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in personal and communal worship.
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Longing for Sacredness in Worship
- Many seeking ancient traditions long for sacredness and mysticism missing in modern evangelicalism.
- Reformed theology holds a rich mystical heritage that addresses this spiritual longing authentically.
Enlightenment and Revival Impact
- Enlightenment rationalism and revivalism led churches to lose supernatural and mystical emphases.
- This shift caused a decline in believing the miraculous and spiritual presence in sacraments and worship.
Reformers' View on Sacraments
- Reformers like Luther and Calvin taught the real spiritual presence in the Lord's Supper.
- They emphasized the sacraments as means by which the Holy Spirit ministers to souls, not mere symbols.