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Why would anyone become Catholic?
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Posted on 10/08/2014 11:39:09 AM PDT by NKP_Vet
Why would intelligent, successful people give up their careers, alienate their friends, and cause havoc in their families...to become Catholic? Indeed, why would anyone become Catholic?
As an evangelist and author who recently threw my own life into some turmoil by deciding to enter the Catholic Church, I've faced this question a lot lately. That is one reason I decided to make this documentary; it's part of my attempt to try to explain to those closest to me why I would do such a crazy thing.
Convinced isn't just about me, though. The film is built around interviews with some of the most articulate and compelling Catholic converts in our culture today, including Scott Hahn, Francis Beckwith, Taylor Marshall, Holly Ordway, Abby Johnson, Jeff Cavins, Devin Rose, Matthew Leonard, Mark Regnerus, Jason Stellman, John Bergsma, Christian Smith, Kevin Vost, David Currie, Richard Cole, and Kenneth Howell. It also contains special appearances by experts in the field of conversion such as Patrick Madrid and Donald Asci.
Ultimately, this is a story about finding truth, beauty, and fulfillment in an unexpected place, and then sacrificing to grab on to it. I think it will entertain and inspire you, and perhaps even give you a fresh perspective on an old faith.
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TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; Charismatic Christian; Evangelical Christian; General Discusssion; Mainline Protestant; Other Christian; Religion & Culture; Theology
KEYWORDS: catholic; willconvertforfood
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To: verga
My nieces and nephews stopped saying that in 4th grade. Do they now say, "You are wrong."?
2,061
posted on
10/17/2014 2:00:41 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Mrs. Don-o
But Peter did get killed eventually --- he was executed in Rome.Yes; all the Apostles died sooner or later.
So did Mary.
2,062
posted on
10/17/2014 2:01:33 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Resettozero
But not being an Adventist or a JW member, I wonder how this impacts the current discussion of the thread. In a LOOOoooong thread like this; 'current' discussion is in flux a LOT!
2,063
posted on
10/17/2014 2:02:53 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: verga
Once again I have offered to give you the information via Freepmail if you cite a specific incident.
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I am not going to let the truth be a springboard for prot rants, tantrums and hissy fits. I'm confused at your reasoning here.
Why does the LOCATION of your information matter?
Cannot what you say PRIVATELY be discussed in the open forum?
What kind of TRUTH would cause a RANT?
2,064
posted on
10/17/2014 2:07:10 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Mrs. Don-o
Some here at FR--- I will mention no names -- seem to take it as axiomatic that if the Church wasn't commanded to do such-and-such in the NT, it ain't to be done; or if it was not at least exampled in Acts and the Epistles, it is not permissible.My stand is close to the broad statement here.
Instead of 'ain't to be done' I say it's UNNECESSARY to be done.
Many Catholics on this thread (do we need to name them?) are adamant that if the Church says to do it; even if it is NOT found in Scripture; then by GOD! they NEED to be done.
2,065
posted on
10/17/2014 2:12:32 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Mrs. Don-o
Wise. Authoritative. Providential. The Church.
I'm OK with that.
The Bereans were more noble than....
I am OK with that.
2,066
posted on
10/17/2014 2:13:41 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: verga
Then stop asking. You asked 3 times and I gave you an answer 3 times. Your reluctance to answer has been noted.
2,067
posted on
10/17/2014 2:15:49 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: MamaB
You are a noble person...
2,068
posted on
10/17/2014 2:16:59 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: af_vet_1981
Where is there an online doctrinal statement for your church that differentiates your assembly from the thousands of denominations, sects, and cults ?
#1463
2,069
posted on
10/17/2014 2:17:44 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: af_vet_1981
I'm glad if you acknowledge Peter's designation at the word of our Lord. Peter exercised this leadership at the Council, in unity with the other Apostles (and those eligible to be Apostles). Peter had the power to bind and loose. HMMMmmm...
What a GREAT fellow!!
Too bad he was CONDEMNED for his ACTIONS!
14 years!!
Galatians 2:1
Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas.
Galatians 2:11
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
2,070
posted on
10/17/2014 2:22:34 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: metmom
I already did. They didn't want people to read Scripture for themselves as it would expose that the emperor had no clothes and they would lose their power grab on the people.You are wrong.
2,071
posted on
10/17/2014 2:23:04 AM PDT
by
verga
(You anger Catholics by telling them a lie, you anger protestants by telling them the truth.)
To: verga
I am not going to let the truth be a springboard for prot rants, tantrums and hissy fits. If it was true and scriptural you all wouldn't be afraid to post it on the open forum.
At least you are consistant with your double standard.
2,072
posted on
10/17/2014 2:24:52 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Religion Moderator; metmom; MamaB
Metmom said: That was a direct word for word copy and paste of a response on the part of another FReeper. It was post 1883 by verga to mamab.?
Mine was a direct word for word copy and paste of a response on the part of another FReeper (mamaB) to me.
2,073
posted on
10/17/2014 2:27:36 AM PDT
by
verga
(You anger Catholics by telling them a lie, you anger protestants by telling them the truth.)
To: verga
2+2=5 is not a sin, it is an error.Say 5 Hail Marys and sin no more.
2,074
posted on
10/17/2014 2:29:40 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Rides_A_Red_Horse
Are you saying the Catholic Church has strayed and is not true to the original teachings of the Apostles? Only in practice.
Our DOCTRINE has remained pure as the driven snow!
--Catholic_Wannabe_Dude(Hail Mary!)
2,075
posted on
10/17/2014 2:32:14 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Mrs. Don-o
Members of the Body of Christ are sinners.Except Mary...
2,076
posted on
10/17/2014 2:33:19 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: Mrs. Don-o
Neither is it ruled out in the Scriptures.
ALL have sinned and come short of the Glory...
2,077
posted on
10/17/2014 2:34:35 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: CynicalBear
The Catholic Church has declared the assumption is something its members must believe. And if they DON'T???
2,078
posted on
10/17/2014 2:38:55 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: CynicalBear
Most of the assemblies had already strayed not 60 years after Christ's ascension. Scripture shows us that Peter was in 'error' 14 years after the Holy Roman Church got started (in Jerusalem).
2,079
posted on
10/17/2014 2:40:55 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
To: CynicalBear
It's Catholics who tell us we must be "taught" because only their leaders can understand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAZ8yOFFbAc
2,080
posted on
10/17/2014 2:43:50 AM PDT
by
Elsie
( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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