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I am happy as a child to follow Christ's vicar on earth everywhere he leads. What he loves, I love; what he leaves, I leave; where he leads, I follow. For the Lord we both adore said to Peter his predecessor, "Who hears you, hears Me." That is why I am a Catholic: because I am a Christian.

Thank you for introducing me to Peter Kreeft!

I have noticed a common theme from reeding Peter Kreeft, Scott Hahn and listening to other converts on Journey Home. In nearly all instances, these individuals were theology students with probing minds. They accepted the teachings provided in their theological studies but were always asking one more question. In the case of Scott Hahn, I believe his decision resulted from reading the Church Fathers. Here it was Thomas Aquinas.

I don't see much response from the Calvinists or other protestants in this forum. Perhaps, that is because they are not theology students or are satisfied with what they have been taught.

***I don't see much response from the Calvinists or other protestants in this forum. Perhaps, that is because they are not theology students or are satisfied with what they have been taught.***

In my case, I am reasonably inquisitive and have a working knowledge of the theological / historical issues. I am at home as a biblically focused Christian.

Catholicism taught that we are saved by faith, by grace, by Christ, however few Catholics understood this. And Protestants taught that true faith necessarily produces good works. The fundamental issue of the Reformation is an argument between the roots and the blossoms on the same flower.

I believe the author left something out, the Catholic believes he is saved by faith, by grace, by Christ and the Church.

It is the Council of Trent that cast curses on anyone who thought differently.

The fundamental difference between the Catholic view and the non-Catholic view is the issue of Sola Scriptura as well as the Canon itself.(Apocrypha books)