Rod Dreher on Tradition

"What's the least I have to believe and do to feel good about myself?"

That's the fundamental question modern religious seekers seem to be asking. For many contemporary Americans, religion is like a scented candle: The purpose of its light is to provide a comforting psychological ambience. But for a small, growing minority - for whom religion, properly understood, exists to illuminate the challenging path to truth and holiness - there is an alternative: tradition. ...full article