[RichardMoore]

Forgive me if I am perceived as butting in here, but my favorite author who just happens to be one of the greatest converts, Mr G K Chesterton said it best of all when asked what made him become a Catholic. He said, "There are only two reasons for becoming a Catholic and they are that it has the Truth whether you like it or not and it is the only place where you can be sure that you can get forgiveness of your sins." As a convert myself I would like to add that this assurance is entirely Biblical and i'm sure you've all read it.

[malakhi]

Hi RichardMoore! Thanks for your comments. Feel free to stick around or to jump in at any time.

[Havoc]

it is the only place where you can be sure that you can get forgiveness of your sins.

The only place from which one can get forgiveness of sins is from God. The Catholic Church cannot forgive your sins - Neither can any other.. only God can do that.