Yeah that’s true in some cases. I have yet to meet an Evangelical that is sound in scripture, theology and church history. Not trying to sound like an arrogant smart ass but I just haven’t.
I am converting to Catholicism but in general I find that Catholics, Orthodox and High Church Protestants are much more knowledgeable about what they believe and why they do. High Church Protestants can debate me and bring up good points. Evangelicals though just say things that are just blatantly false and generally have no concept about why they believe what they believe.
On my journey back to Christ in the past year I tried an Evangelical church and it just felt too individualized and not really about worshipping Christ and instead it was partaking in cult of personality of the pastor. It felt strange. Too many theatrics. Between that and really deep diving into theology I just don’t get it.
As a recovering fundamental Baptist, I share your pain. It wasn't until I found the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) that I found pastor and congregants with a real solid grasp of Scripture, theology, and church history. And the fact that my views on secondary doctrine hadn't yet fully evolved wasn't a show-stopper for them. It was like coming home.
Sadly, here in Peru (where I'm currently living), there's little Evangelical expression outside of the big cities - which I stay away from if at all possible.
Just think, Brewer: one day, beyond all that we can see, we'll finally worship as one church, Christ's church in Heaven. What a day that'll be.
Yeah that’s true in some cases. I have yet to meet an Evangelical that is sound in scripture, theology and church history. Not trying to sound like an arrogant smart ass but I just haven’t.
I am converting to Catholicism but in general I find that Catholics, Orthodox and High Church Protestants are much more knowledgeable about what they believe and why they do. High Church Protestants can debate me and bring up good points. Evangelicals though just say things that are just blatantly false and generally have no concept about why they believe what they believe.
On my journey back to Christ in the past year I tried an Evangelical church and it just felt too individualized and not really about worshipping Christ and instead it was partaking in cult of personality of the pastor. It felt strange. Too many theatrics. Between that and really deep diving into theology I just don’t get it.
As a recovering fundamental Baptist, I share your pain. It wasn't until I found the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) that I found pastor and congregants with a real solid grasp of Scripture, theology, and church history. And the fact that my views on secondary doctrine hadn't yet fully evolved wasn't a show-stopper for them. It was like coming home.
Sadly, here in Peru (where I'm currently living), there's little Evangelical expression outside of the big cities - which I stay away from if at all possible.
Just think, Brewer: one day, beyond all that we can see, we'll finally worship as one church, Christ's church in Heaven. What a day that'll be.
Yes we will have a pint in Heaven!
Amen! First one's on me!