Why Do Evangelicals Become Catholic? | Chris Castaldo
Apr 16, 2024
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Chris Castaldo, co-author of 'Why Do Protestants Convert?', discusses why evangelicals join the Catholic Church. Topics include exploring motivations behind evangelical to Catholic conversion, evolution of Calvary Chapel, doctrine development in Catholicism, appeal of authority and stability in tradition, dynamics of conversion in Christian faith, and misconceptions on salvation and grace between Protestants and Catholics.
Evangelicals see beauty, tradition, and certainty in Catholicism, compelling them to convert.
Protestant conversions to Catholicism reflect a shift towards intellectual dominance in public platforms.
Challenges for evangelicals arise in elite circles where Catholicism's appeal lies in structured worship and tangible faith experiences.
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The beauty, the tradition, the sense of authority and certainty about doctrine—these are some of the many reasons evangelicals join the Catholic Church. But are they making a fully informed decision? Shane welcomes Chris Castaldo, co-author of Why Do Protestants Convert? to offer a surprising answer.
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