jaredlogan on Nostr: One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is how it regards other Christians ...

One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is how it regards other Christians as brothers and sisters genuinely seeking the truth, doing their best with what they've received. There's a posture of charity baked in and an assumption of good faith.

It rarely comes back the other way. More often than I can count, well intentioned Christians from other traditions have called me to repent of my Catholicism.

While anecdotal, the slew of Protestant churches I grew up in turned me agnostic. I left the doom and gloom. My agnosticism eventually led me to assent of intellect and will. I converted because I grew to see and believe the Catholic Church holds the deposit of faith, a fullness of faith, and a faith that makes more reasonable sense out of the mysteries. I found hope.

I can also admit that I see some similar behavior from Catholics online from time to time. This 'false gospel' accusation (from both sides) rarely bears fruit. Love does.

I don't say this to score a point. The asymmetry is just worth noticing. Charity that flows in one direction is still charity, but a conversation takes two.

I'll never call for a Christian to repent for what they believe. But I will always celebrate when anyone comes home to the Catholic Church.