Every family has its awkward relatives—the ones who challenge the dominant narrative at the dinner table, make everyone slightly uncomfortable, and are conspicuously absent from family portraits. The Roman Catholic Church is no exception. Over the centuries, it has housed within its walls a group of theological misfits who, though loyal in name, spoke in…
From Rome to Regeneration – A Better Testimony Than Returning to Tradition
In the face of disillusionment with modern evangelicalism, some Protestants—especially young men—are leaving their churches and embracing Roman Catholicism. Their stories often sound similar: “I wanted depth,” “I wanted history,” or “I was tired of emotionalism and needed something structured.” What they find in Roman Catholicism is a system rich in ritual, hierarchy, tradition, and…
The Lure of “Smells and Bells” – Why Roman Catholic Aesthetics Appeal to the Unregenerate Mind
In recent years, a quiet but noticeable trend has emerged: a number of Protestants—often younger men raised in evangelical churches—are converting to Roman Catholicism. Many cite the rich traditions, sense of transcendence, and visual grandeur of Roman Catholic worship as a draw. The incense, liturgy, ornate cathedrals, and Gregorian chants stand in contrast to the…
Is the Roman Catholic Church the One True Church?
The Roman Catholic Church boastfully claims to be the one, true, apostolic Church established by Christ Himself—outside of which there is no ordinary possibility of salvation. This assertion is foundational to Rome’s self-identity, institutional authority, and sacramental theology. Catholics believe that through the unbroken succession of bishops from Peter to the present pope, Rome alone…
Francis Schaeffer Encounters a Roman Catholic
Francis Schaeffer’s apologetic method begins by meeting people where they are, with respect and genuine listening. He believed it was crucial to understand an unbeliever’s worldview and then ask careful questions that expose the logical consequences of their beliefs. Schaeffer would gently guide the conversation toward what he called the “line of despair”—the point where…
Biblical Christianity vs. Roman Catholicism – a Worldview Comparison
Roman Catholicism traces its historical development to the early centuries of the Christian Church, but its distinct identity as a religious system took form gradually over time. While Catholics claim the Apostle Peter as their first pope, the formal institution of the papacy, hierarchical priesthood, and sacramental system evolved significantly over centuries. Early Church councils…