Theology Mom || All The Things Why I Didn't Convert to Catholicism or Orthodoxy: My Journey Through Tradition
Apr 6, 2026
A personal investigation into Catholic and Orthodox claims and why the speaker ultimately stayed Protestant. A breakdown of six meanings of tradition and which ones matter. Discussion of ancient practices like facing east, the liturgical calendar, and spiritual fathers. Close reading of patristic texts and a critique of treating tradition as binding dogma.
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Standing Out For Not Facing East
- Krista shares the moment she stood out at a Coptic service by not knowing to face East during prayer, illustrating an ancient practice's persistence.
- She cites Clement of Alexandria and Augustine as early sources showing Eastward prayer dates to the late 100s–300s.
Using The Christian Calendar For Formation
- Krista explains the Christian liturgical calendar as a non-biblical but time-tested tool that forms Christian reflection on salvation history.
- She notes it developed after legalization (post-300s) and is shared across Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran streams.
Value Of Spiritual Fathers Without Mandating Them
- Krista endorses the ancient practice of spiritual fathers as a valuable discipleship tool while clarifying it's not a biblically mandated sacramental requirement.
- She compares it to New Testament mentorship (Paul and Timothy) and warns against equating it with mandatory confession for forgiveness.