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Q&A: Francis Beckwith

Former ETS president speaks about what he takes from evangelicalism back to the Roman Catholic Church.

Interview by David Neff | posted 5/09/2007 02:07PM

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Related Elsewhere:

"ETS Resignation Triggers Tradition Discussion" focused on the ETS's reaction to Beckwith's resignation.

Collin Hansen commented in CT Liveblog on Beckwith's resignation and the following ETS statement.

Beckwith is a contributor to Right Reasons, a blog by conservative philosophers. His most recent post explains his decision.

Beckwith's own blog has links to online essays he has written.

Other recent news articles include:

Prominent evangelical returns to Catholic roots | Baylor professor resigns as head of conservative intellectual group. (The Dallas Morning News)

Baylor prof Beckwith becomes Catholic, resigns as head of evangelical society | Renowned evangelical philosopher Francis Beckwith has become a Roman Catholic and, as a result, has resigned as president -- and also as a member -- of the Evangelical Theological Society. (Associated Baptist Press)

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Herdian Aprilani

Posted: May 22, 2007 1:11 AM

Reversion to the Catholic Church among her members, especially among those who have now occupied preeminent positions in their walks of life, both in the United States and elsewhere, is something for which we, as Catholics, should be truly grateful and about which those who used to be, or are not yet, Catholics should give serious thoughts. Dr. Beckwith's reversion to the Church hopefully will ignite some spark of interest in, and appreciation to, the Church among her dormant members, and will give conviction and comfort to her faithful members who are currently being tempted, from within or without, to question their belief in her teachings, which were truly received from Jesus her Lord, were faithfully handed down by the apostles, are carefully guarded by her present adherents, and will continue to be protected mightily until the end of the age by The Holy Spirit, by whose guidance, and at the command of her Master, she ardently proclaims the truth to the very ends of the earth.

big vin

Posted: May 20, 2007 9:41 AM


Well thought out interview/ article. The Church must always remain humble. The arrogance of the Medieval Clergy certainly contributed to the Reformation. It wasn't purely theological differences. But thats a discussion for another time. Anyway, congratulations on your Journey Home, Dr. Beckwith. And may God's graces keep us all humble.

Chironomo

Posted: May 18, 2007 6:28 AM


Welcome back to the Church that started it all! It is shameful that deep divisions stil exist in Christ's Chuch, but as we believe and proclaim, he shall come again to heal his church and his people. Sursum Corda!

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