A Deeper Look at the Many Evangelicals Turning Catholic

NC Register ^ | August 5, 2010 | MATTHEW WARNER

[RnMomof7]

The NT has a priesthood Heb 7 15. Just read your BIBLE and attempt to comprehend the most elementary parts. No wonder this thread concerns itself with the turning of the Evangelical to Catholicism. Attempt to debate in a forthright manner

Hbr 7:15 — And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest

This is really sad.. my friend.. This is talking about Christ. a PRIEST..not priests.. Hebrews is about Christ

The OT priesthood was a TYPE of Christ ..offering a sacrifice for sin.. The priesthood type was fulfilled at the cross ... God put an exclamation mark on the destruction of the type when he destroyed the jewish priesthood in 70 ad

God clearly outlines the roles in the new church in the NT and there is no priesthood

[RnMomof7]

Boy, you sure have one BIG, IGNORANT mouth. Perhaps you should actually inform yourself on Church doctrine, traditions, and teachings lest you risk looking like a jackass with comments like “the Catholic form of divorce”.

I think this post is a violation of the rules.. but let me respond anyway..

There is no such thing as an annulment in scripture,.. the entire procedure is like most Catholic doctrine made up out of whole cloth

God has never given the church permission to break His word.. he says "What God has joined together let no man put asunder " So to get around the appearance that the church actually follows the word of God it develops annulments.. that for a price will give you a Catholic wink and nod at your divorce

God will not be mocked ...lots of folks will find that out at some point

[rwilson99]

1 COR 13:2

[verga]

1 COR 13:2

I probably should not hold my breath wating for you to post; Exodus 20:16 Deuteronomy 5:20 to GailA and metmom.

I also noticed that you left out Matthew 3:7, Matthew 23:33, and Luke 3:7. You know what is really funny is the way you quasi christians like to sling the verse without writing them out, making me actually turn on my digital Bbile and go and read it, well two can play that game.

BTW ever hear of something called Tough Love?

[Bosco]

Well, you don’t know the people I’ve spoken to, do you?

[bronx2]

Once again your comment is prima face evidence of your inability to correctly interpret scripture. This is caused by the sin of pride enveloping your heart or lack of infusion of the Spirit. One of the primary reasons Evangelicals leave for Catholicism is that they tend to have higher intelligence and want to associate with those destined for eternal salvation. Think of the parable of the master who gives his servants money and demands a return. You appear to have buried any talent rendered to you.

The priesthood was established by Christ at the Last Supper when He commanded the apostles to "Do this in Commemoration of Me." Yet your scriptural challenged interpretation can't fathom the words of out Savior. In the end maybe your group lacks competence and must remain in this perpetual state of blissful ignorance but continue to pray to the Spirit for wisdom. God bless.

[Bosco]

Way too many Catholic FReeprs on this forum reinforce on a daily basis my decision to leave the Catholic church. They are no different than the Catholics I grew up with and worked with.

A more callous group of people claiming to be followers of Christ exists. There’s nothing more condescending and judgmental than a Catholic who thinks they’ve arrived. The whole religion fosters a superior to thou attitude.

Yes, and they don't see it.

I do hope that you are following the Lord and his Word via a local church.

FWIW, I won't answer most of the responses in this thread - they are essentially knee-jerk responses and there's little interest on their part for genuine discussion or dialogue. If any of them wish to have a dialogue they can use FReepMail.

[Bosco]

You've got a potty mouth. :)

The bitter/sweet water is from James 3. It's about the tongue. Take a look.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Converts to Catholicism tend to be intellectuals. Non-intellectuals tend to be cradly Catholics.

Doesn't say much for a "universal" religion that it can't appeal to simple people who weren't born into it.

[Religion Moderator]

Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.

[metmom]

Yes, I am.

[metmom]

In light of your first comment to Rnmom, she’s not the one looking foolish.

The kind of language you’re using, on the Religion Forum no less, shows who’s the adult in that conversation.

[Religion Moderator]

Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.

[bubbacluck]

You looked for an excuse to justify your departure, iof that makes you feel beter great but that won't do you a bit of good on judgement day.

Are you saying that if you are not Catholic, you are not saved? That seems to be what you are saying.

[papertyger]

First of all, I don’t need lessons on FReeping from the likes of you. Who I ping or don’t ping, and why, is my business, not yours.

Second, as with all carnal people, you can’t see anything but your favorite issue...that of being a victim flack. Abuse was never the point of my post.

“Abuse” in this case is a red herring, as leaving a bad marriage is nothing new to Catholicism. Any Christian worthy of the name, Catholic or otherwise, knows marrying another while the original spouse lives constitutes adultery.

THAT is the crux of the matter, AND what was “volunteered.” To try to make anything else the focus of attention is prima facie evidence of duplicity...and I don’t worry about “etiquette” when referring to those who are double-dealing.

[verga]

You've got a potty mouth. :)

I said nothing thatr could be considered Potty mouth

[metmom]

Most of the Catholics attitudes and behavior on this forum is the reason I’d never go back if all else were equal.

A more callous, judgmental group of people I’ve never met, and being raised Catholic I DO know what I’m talking about.

[Religion Moderator]

you can’t see

Reading the mind of another Freeper is a form of "making it personal."

Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.

[Antoninus]

Well, you don’t know the people I’ve spoken to, do you?

Saint John Bosco, pray for our fallen away brethren.

[Antoninus]

Well, you don’t know the people I’ve spoken to, do you?

Saint John Bosco, pray for our fallen away brethren.