2006-10-19 09:54:54 · 19 answers · asked by hairyweatherman 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is easy to change from Catholic to any other religion. To go from any other religion to catholic requires that you take classes and all and the process takes up to 6 months to a year to become a fully fledged catholic.
That is why catholics are the biggest in the world. They control everything. We control the humor button , they control the religions of the world.
2006-10-19 09:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by snorkelman_37 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Contrary to what "snorkel" tells you, it's very easy to become Catholic and there is no control issue. Some people are just bigots.
The only difficulty would be found within your own heart. Be it changing from one Protestant faith to another, or from Protestant to Catholic or from Buddhist to Wiccan.
I'll tell you my story.
I left the Catholic church as a kid. I had a priest tell me that my "gifts" made me a witch.
So I began studying witchcraft. I like to study. I read anything and everything. After a decade of that I was still a work in progress. I was very popular in Wiccan circles. My "magic" was real. That's what I'd hear them whisper behind my back anyway...
The people I met seemed to me, as often is the case no matter where you go, to be missing the "big picture." I will spare you my thoughts because I have no desire to generalize and hurt someone's feelings.
I left Wicca behind.
I have always been a naturally contemplative person. I met a Buddhist and became one myself.
After two years of meditation and contemplation, the Buddhists began to gradually nudge me back to the prayers of my childhood. I started praying the rosary again.
I had a MAJOR conversion. Back to Catholicism. I had a visit from a saint. In learning about said saint I discovered that my "gifts" were indeed Catholic and Biblical! Charisms of the Spirit.
Each of those transitions were easy. Also, I know exactly why I had to take those roads. So I can communicate well with people of other faiths. It's my mission!
2006-10-19 17:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using your example, I believe all sects of Christianity use baptism, but with Catholicism you have to do your first Communion as well as become confirmed later on. Confession is a very big part of being Catholic and you always have to confess and do penance before any milestone ceremonies. I always manage to leave some things out but I'm sure God is forgiving.
Other religions can be somewhat difficult, especially if you move out of Christianity into Judaism, but I don't know too much about Islam. Hinduism is VERY hard to get into, you practically have to marry into it and even after that its a lot of work.
2006-10-19 16:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by tiger_lilly33186 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very easy to become Catholic, just ask your nearest Catholic Church, you might even be able to become a Catholic by Easter. (a Catholic in full Communion with the Church. Catholics believe all properly baptized Christians are within the Church as there is only one Jesus and one baptism. This reminds me of a joke though--why do people bother changing religions, I mean does it really matter what Church you stay home from? (this of course would only apply to Christian wannabes)
2006-10-19 17:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not easy and should never be taken lightly. If you wish to change your religion most churches require you to take classes so that you understand the fundlementals of the religion. They want you to attend church and become envolved, religion shouldn't be changed at the drop of a hat, it can be a life changing experience. Talk to the Priest or the pastor of the church you want to convert to.
This goes for other religions also but you used a Christian example and so did I.
Good luck! I hope you find what you are looking for!
2006-10-19 16:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by paganmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely. You will need to contact your local parish and go through a process called RCIA. Which stands for the Right of Christian Initiation for Adults. It's basically Catholic 101 and takes about 8 months give or take. Most parish's have an RCIA coordinator. I would suggest you contact them directly.
2006-10-19 17:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by dave77062 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If what you be live in, value, has changed it is hard not to, I was a Catholic once, it isn't that I do not like Catholics of Catholicism, I simply could not longer believe in the doctrine. My beliefs changed and with it my Faith, I am a Buddhist now, and feel at home in it.
2006-10-19 17:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by Matthew M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to do that ? I'm not Baptist but I do know that the Baptists have a better understanding of the Bible than the Catholics do. Trust me on this. I used to be Catholic.
2006-10-19 17:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by Old School 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Becoming a Catholic is a pretty lengthy process (I believe minimum three years? Am I correct, Catholics?). Other religions are far easier to convert to; some are far harder--good luck on becoming Jewish...
2006-10-19 16:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You take a course, pass a test, say a few Hail Mary's and you're in.
Learning LAtin is no longer required.
A friend of mind changed from Catholic to JEwish.
2006-10-19 17:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋