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Question

my family is very catholic and im not.i dont beliebe in everything in the catholic faith.i think i wanna be protestant..but i dont know how to tell them. what should i do?

Answer 1

Pray and do what you feel in your heart that is right with God. You answer to God for you and they answer for them.

Answer 2

It is ur belief in some catholic faith or protestant faith, the common factor is U. There is no probelm in wanna being protestant or catholic. Think about 1 thing, u may not like something in protestant faith at some point in life, then again u will look for change. The only thing constant is change. Point here is beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and ugliness too. Changing outer symptoms is what all do, but the awakened ones change themselves.
Once there was a king, he quietly went out changing his looks to the city and walked around. But he was unhappy because of the thorn's and stones which kept bothering him. So upon returning to his Palace he ordered that all the roads should be covered with leather. Hearing this the minister got worried, as it would involve killing a lot of animals and still it wont solve the issue. So he suggested to the king that we will make a leather cover for the feet. The king accepted the idea and it saved a lot of killing.
Might not be truely relevant story but the point is changing external situations (like road) at times is not the solution, its is the inner thing (covering feet) that is important.

Answer 3

This is from a non-Christian perspective, so feel free to take this with a pinch of salt.

I note you use the words "I *think* i wanna be Protestant".

I think you need to search in your own heart and honestly examine the reasons why you want to become a Protestant. Also, working on the assumption that you've been a Catholic for some time, Protestantism may seem new and attractive to you, it pays to be sure that you know what you're getting into before you consider converting. You may discover some things about your prospective church, its doctrines or practices that may not sit comfortably with you. It might help to find someone to whom you can speak in confidence and express what it is about the Catholic faith that troubles you. It may be a temporary thing. It may be that your trouble is not with Catholicism, but with something else in your life. It may even be that your trouble is more fundamental, and that you need to conduct a thorough re-examination of exactly what it is you *do* believe and where your spiritual path lies.

When you're *sure* you want to become a Protestant, then become a Protestant. Until then, I would caution against making any decisions that you may regret later, because I'm sure it's obvious to you that there are likely to be familial repercussions. Everyone here can give you tons of advice (and of course, none of it will be unbiased), but only you (and, according to the tenets of your religion, God) can know your own heart. Listen to what it's telling you.

I hope that helps. :)

Answer 4

well, I don't see the big deal.
Where I'm from, the catholics & protestants co-exist wonderfully...It use to be different, but over the years people's attitudes have changed a great deal.

I don't think your parents/family would be that upset (depending on what protestant group you're thinking about getting together with...) Besides, honesty is always the best policy. That, and the fact - If you're just going "through the motions" within the Catholic church, than just think what God must be thinking. (Remember, we ought to worship in Spirit and in truth!")

I don't know about where you're from, but here - there is alot of growth taking place towards "Ecumenical" Christianity...The different denominations work extremely well together, and the churches co-exist very well (even with differences in doctrine.) They have an enormous degree of respect for each other.

I think people are starting to realize there is no such thing as the perfect denomination...

Answer 5

You didn't mention what part you didn't like about catholic religion. I would be careful as to not jump out of the kettle and into the frying pan.
This may be a Golden chance to seek another denomination, and when your family see's first hand, what your choice in life has done for you through Christ, it may open eyes. If your uncomfortable with the catholics, you may as well do something. Your NOT getting Blessed, by simply "attending" a ritual.
When your life is according to Christ, and you have your eyes on Jesus FIRST. Then nothing else matters.

Put Jesus FIRST..in your life. Family is only relatives. they come and go. Jesus, WILL NEVER LEAVE.

God Bless You. Have a good week.

Answer 6

My personal opinion is that you have made a very wise choice. Pray for God to give you wisdom and insight into how to share this with your family and remember that Christ said many would lose their families for his Name Sake - but he is worth that. He also tells us to honor our parents, so if you are still at home, you may find that you have to honor their tradition for a time, but it doesn't mean you can't practice your faith as you have learned it to not be in Catholicism, but in Christ, within the confines you find yourself. The Holy Spirit will give you what you need from the scriptures, and not the Catholic Bible's version of scriptures either - which might be your first subtle change or at least note which books you will no longer consider as scriptures, but as historical books of the era. And remember that even in the most indepth cults, Christians have been found still witnessing of Christ. So don't lose hope. If you're already away from home, then as an adult, be one - and they may choose to be upset with you, but the easiest way to do that is - I've decided I cannot support the ways and means of the Catholic Church and I've chosen to express my Christianity through being a Protestant. Then it never has to be discussed again. If they want to bring it up, just quietly say, it will only cause you to be upset if we talk about it (if that's what will happen) so let's not talk about that. And then pray faithfully for them. God will guide you every thought and step of the way.

Answer 7

Be honest but wait until you are of an age to make this decision. 16 or 18. You are searching and not yet satisfied so keep searching. I went to a Catholic school and was lucky enough to have a priest who would come into the classroom and say " This week I am a Lutheran" or a Jew or a episcopalian or an atheist. and teach us about each religion. Maybe until you are old enough you could research and read books on all types of religions and see what appeals to you. Good luck

Answer 8

First you must answer the question why? If you believe protestant to be correct what are your reasons? Are they Biblical? If you have good reasons than you should sit down with them and carefully and in love discuss the issues. This is an important issue because of the great differences between the 2. We are taught to if at all possible live at peace with all, so you should try to keep the peace. However Jesus says if we love anyone more that Him we are not worthy of Him so your first allegiance is to Him. Search the Scriptures to make a wise choice and to do it in a wise manner.

Answer 9

I don't think you need to tell them.

But if you have to for some reason, don't do it until you find a church you are comfortable with and join it.

I am a Protestant and we have a few former Catholics but I could just imagine how difficult it would be if you told your family you were going to join a Protestant church but then you found it was not what you really thought.

Tell them after you commit to another church and then only when necessary. Even if it is your family, your religion is your own business, not theirs.

Answer 10

That's my exact situation! I am the only non-catholic in my family and I just basically told them that I follow the Bible and nothing else. My grandpa said I was going to hell but other than that everybody understood.

As a matter of fact, it has been 6 years and now they all come to me for answers to religous or spiritual questions since they know I read my Bible more than anybody else they know, attend church more than any of them, teach religion classes, and actually live what I teach.

In the end, its hard because many catholics are taught that all other ways are wrong, but true friends and family will undertsand your search and if they have a real firm faith, they will be "certain" that you will end up where God wants you! And maybe thats the way you should play it!

Answer 11

Do you know why you don't want to be Catholic? Or why you want to be Protestant? If so, explain it to them. Will they accept it? Maybe, maybe not. But you can't be responsible for your family's decisions or actions. Jesus even talked about this in the Bible :

"Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved." - Mark 13:11-13

Note what Jesus says - just pray for the Holy Spirit to provide the right words. And He's not talking literally about death here - what He's saying is that some families will fee;l so strongly about it that they will disown each other. That can happen - that's why you need to understand why you want to change and ask the Holy Spirit to give you the words.

Best wishes - I am praying that you will be able to discuss this without any familial ugliness and anger. But in the end you must remain true to Jesus no matter what. And do it respectfully so that you don't dishonor your parents. .