A convert to Orthodoxy reconsiders evangelicalism

[Iosias]

By Sam Torode


Twenty years ago, Thomas Howard, the brother of devotional writer Elisabeth Elliot, wrote a book titled Evangelical Is Not Enough. His basic argument was that rituals don't necessarily lead to dead religiosity. Instead, sacramental rites and liturgical rhythms can bring us closer to Christ. Howard was an Anglican at the time, and later became Roman Catholic.


I've been on a similar journey. I grew up Baptist, lost my fundamentalist faith, became interested in the ancient traditions of the church, attended a Lutheran parish for a time, and eventually wound up Eastern Orthodox.


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[karen freeinchristman]

:thumbsup: Interesting article!

[AngCath]

A good article. Thanks for your diligence in providing us all with good reading.

[Colabomb]

Wonderful! I never went as far as he did, but I too had a similar experience :P

Except I came all the way back to evangelicalism :P

[Diane_Windsor]

Interesting article-thank you for posting it.

:)

[norbie]

Thanks for this lead, it couldn't be said better:

1) Salvation is by faith alone, not works.

(2) The Bible is the standard for Christian doctrine and practice.

(3) Everyone needs a personal relationship with Jesus.

(4) "The church" means all Christians everywhere, and there is no "true" or "perfect" church this side of heaven

It could not be proclaimed better - this is my believe also.

[ContraMundum]

Awesome article.