‘To Be Deep in History Is to Cease to Be Protestant’: The Allure of Tradition

Since the 20th century, when a ‘conversion story’ was heard, it would typically be one from Roman Catholicism to Evangelicalism. While this is still the case on a global scale, the reverse direction is gaining momentum. In the theological world, Dr Albert Mohler warned evangelicals about the ‘temptation’ of Roman Catholicism at the 2021 Presidential address to the Evangelical Theological Society. It is important to understand what is happening and how to respond biblically.

Part 2. ‘To Be Deep in History Is to Cease to Be Protestant’: The Allure of Tradition

People like John Henry Newman were drawn to the Catholic Church because of its deep historical roots and ties to early Christianity. This appeals to many who find Protestant worship too focused on intellectual aspects, seeing in Catholic worship a more complete and engaging religious experience.