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[quote=Anonymous]Convert here. Of course we cannot generalize across cradle Catholics. I have met some who are very thoughtful about their religion. In theory, everyone needs to have their own conversion moment, whether cradle anything or not. But I find for a lot of cradle Catholics, the religion is about their everyday practices (so yes, more similar to Judaism), and not about theology.

Also as a convert, I sometimes find cradle Catholics, esp the older generation, to border on superstition. All the medals and their powers, it really drives me crazy a bit. I am willing to accept that they help to bring some people closer to God, but I also think a lot of people go haywire and become superstitious. Same with Mary. I know what is officially taught and I am ok with that but I think in some Catholic cultures (Hispanic ones mainly), honor of Mary comes uncomfortably close to worship, at least to this outsider. I went to churches in Mexico where the crucified Christ was off to the side and a statue of Mary was front and center of the altar. That, to me, is not ok.

I did not come from a protestant background, but I do find myself to have more of a protestant leaning view. I came to the church for God, not Mary and not the saints (though I understand their positions). I also emphasize personal relationship with God vs intercessions through Mary, saints, and ritualized prayer. But I appreciate that the church is truly a bit tent, and there is room for all paths to Jesus. [/quote]

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