It’s an oversimplification, but there is some truth in the statement “evangelicalism is a thought religion and Roman Catholicism is a felt religion”. Evangelical theology rightly emphasizes knowing God through his word; Roman Catholicism emphasizes experiencing God through sacraments. (That is not to say that thought or experience aren’t parts of both faiths.)
Because the nature of mission is to meet people where they are and bring them into a saving relationship with God, when we try to share the gospel with Catholics—who are expecting to experience God more than understand God—engaging their feelings takes on more importance.
That’s where music can help. Music often engages the feelings before it engages the mind. We can all remember a great tune that moved us before we noticed the lyrics. Read More
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