Converting

[Albanzas]

Hey Albanzas, I'm glad that you are here!

I definitely agree with what Brian Parsons said about talking to your parents about your concerns. I don't know how old you are, but if you are underage and still living with them then I think it's good and Biblical to honor their wishes as much as possible when it comes to attending church. You can stretch your wings soon enough when you soar off on your own .

I attend a church that was started by former Baptists who didn't like how organized and strict their church was getting. So they started their own. We take communion, and believe in miracles and putting God above all else. All members are encouraged to follow God's leading to make disciples and spread His love. We don't really have any rules other than what's clearly laid out in the Bible. So there are definitely non-Catholic options for what you are seeking and I hope you will be open to checking them out!

Blessings my Sister, I'm glad you are questioning what you believe, and why!

Thank you so much, it is truly a blessing to hear I am not the only one!

 

[Albanzas]

Hello Albanzas,

I was raised Roman Catholic and asked questions about my church when I was young. My Mom taught Sunday school and I have taught at a parochial school. When I got saved, I had a lot more questions that I had to get the answers from diligent work, reading books and studying the Bible.
I've done the work so I am happy to share answers to your questions about Catholicism and the Baptists. I've been both and have a handle on their beliefs.

Feel free to let me know if I can help @HealthAndHappiness

Blessings

Thank you so much! Someone who truly understands is what I need, most people say they can help, but they do not understand. I am so glad you saw this! I do have many people who have been answering my questions, right no I am looking at the differences and will see later!

 

[remi13]

My whole family is Baptist and are very strict when it comes to God. I recently did I study on Catholicism (which is another denomination of Christianity) at school and I fell in love with the idea of it. I started to talk to my Catholic friends about it and they helped me to understand it better. After I was sure I wanted to convert, I got online and found a website where I could talk to a Catholic priest. I converted a few days ago, so I'm going to have to tell my family soon. I'm afraid to tell th because I know they will not be happy. I have a strong feeling that they will reject me or not consider me the same person anymore. Any advice and prayers are welcomed and appreciated. God bless!

i can remember when my uncle married a catholic and he lik wanted to change from lutheran to catholic and his mom was a realy devout lutheran he was afraid to tell her but he finally did and can always remember wat he told me she said it was fine we are all workin to get to the same place and she gave him her blessing just think sometime we think the worst but turns out fine

 

[Moses_Young]

So people just think that because of all the corruption that Catholicism has had in the past, we are committing a heresy?

There are other heresies that Catholics practice (as documented by Magenta), but the worst in my view (providing a Catholic believes in the real Jesus, which is debatable given the status often assigned to Mary) is the belief in salvation by works. Paul wrote Galatians as that (salvation by Jesus plus works) is a damnable heresy, whichever form those works take. (Works are good - but they are our response to God out of gratitude because of salvation, not in order to earn it).