Protestants are more like Jews than they think because they interpret the Scriptures by the letter, and not the Spirit. Because of certain verses, they think icons are graven images and venerating the Saints is praying to the dead. They follow these man made rules really well! Yet, they can’t comprehend actually following the commandments, because belief alone saves.

This intellectual and loveless faith is dead and more like the religion of the Pharisees than that of Christ and His Apostles. In fact, it seems the creation of an Antichrist “Christianity” was Satan’s goal when he divided the Church during the Great Schism and Reformation. This is not to say all Protestants are willingly following the Antichrist. They have simply been led astray.

Nevertheless, it is almost impossible to tell them this if they aren’t willing to humble themselves to the truly otherworldly teachings of the Church. At large, the fruits of Protestantism are superficial peace and spiritual pride. These things blind them, like the Jews who could not see their King underneath the flesh of a suffering servant. Sadly, false doctrines and heresies harden the heart. This is why they are dangerous.

So, most of the time, evangelizing to Protestants is more destructive than productive. The Saints say we should not discuss the Mysteries with the heterodox for a reason. Do not give what is holy to dogs. They will bite you. This does not mean they are literal beasts. We should still love them. But unless they ask, we should keep quiet. The best method for saving souls is secret prayer.