Mom is sort of Methodist/Baptist. She was severely hurt when I stopped being a Christian and sought to convert to Judaism. Now, as far as she knows, I'm just sort of nothing. She knows I believe in God, and I go to the Methodist church on RARE occasions.
So what do you think? Would she be relieved if I became a Catholic, or would she be upset about that too?
I particularly seek answers from those who are Protestants and feel that Catholics are not quite in truth. Because that's kind of how my mom thinks. What would you think if I were your daughter?
2006-10-21 16:46:12 · 11 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Probably the best thing you can do is to pray about it. If you feel it is the right thing after praying and asking God what you should do, then do it. If not then don't. But above all, listen to the voice of the Lord.
2006-10-21 16:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by kcyesye 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not care for the Catholic heirarchy at all, but that being said if any of my children decided to start attending a Catholic church I would not be hurt or upset.
We have taught them the differences that are biblically incorrect and their grandmother is Catholic and the kids when they were little did attend mass with here on occasion.
One thing I would like for you to do is get ahold of a Catholic bible.
In exodus as in your own bible you will find the ten commandments as they are supposed to be. In the easy reference part of the Catholic bible (front or back, mine is in the back) you will find the Catholic version of the ten commandments. You will notice that the one about bowing down before graven images has been omitted and commandment ten has been split into two different commands.
There are many more biblical problems with the Catholic rules, but this is a big one and if you want more, you will find them in the many questions and answers in this section.
The bible tells us to raise our children up in the way that they should go. If they waver from this in their youthful folly, they will return when they are mature (not always an age dependant mature). this is why I can say that I would not be hurt or upset.
Not sure about your mom. It really depends on the extent of her biblical knowledge and her faithfullness in attending church and fellowshipping with other believers. The more you know about other worship styles the easier it is to teach your children ahead of time just what they are looking into.
2006-10-21 23:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Catholics are "not quite in the truth", as you claim, then why on God's green earth would you want to become a Catholic? Doesn't logic suggest that you would also be "not quite in the truth" as well, if you became a Catholic?
The Commandment "Thou shall honor thy mother and thy father." means that you must follow your parents' lead. However, in the Gospels, Jesus says He came to sow discord between family members. This means that, if you are faced with an opportunity to follow Jesus, even if it is against the will of your own parents, the right thing to do is follow Jesus.
Learn abou the Catholic Church, the real Church, not the one your mother thinks Catholicism is. Once you've done your homework, then make your choice.
2006-10-23 06:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how "attached" your mom is to her denomination. Not knowing your mom, it is hard to say how she would react.
I was also raised Methodist (United, then Free M.), but left the denomination some years ago for a different experience of the faith (I joined with a charismatic body). My mom was upset also. She felt that somehow I was being "disloyal".
Now I'm the mom. My child is free to attend any particular religious body desired. I have no worries about her mind being "tainted"; we always discuss things completely. I think it is a good exercise of both faith and mental acuity, and encourages unity in the Body of Christ.
The important thing here is to seek God. Do that, and let the chips fall where they may!
2006-10-22 00:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I were your mother, I would be much relieved to have you be a Catholic than not be a Christian at all. Catholics have some beliefs that I don't accept, such as praying to Mary and Saints, but I still believe in Catholics as Christians and know that God will reward their faith in Jesus Christ. It is likely that your mother will feel the same.
2006-10-21 23:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well it really depends on your mom, no one on this board wil lknow her better than you do. However I think she woudl be happier with that than Judaism becuase at least you would still believe that Jesus was the Messiah. However as a Jew I know we can use as many people as we can get so i'd say keep up with that
2006-10-22 19:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by abcdefghijk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...this is a really interesting followup to your last posting...about your dream where you kneed down before Jesus, then it was your mom...I think you should be more concerned with what God wants you to do than what your mom may think about your religious activities! Perhaps God is telling you something...
2006-10-21 23:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to find a religion that you feel you can seek faith in. I'm a Lutheran, because I feel like I can ask and not be shunned. I think your mom will be happy if you are.
2006-10-21 23:56:23 · answer #8 · answered by *only~wishful~thinking* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you just post a question about not being able to discuss being Hindu with your mother . . . ???
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiPOB8W.uH8eSnoUiQOokQDsy6IX?qid=20061021203558AAQaOtA
Two contradictory questions . . . so what's the real reasoning behind the questions? Just have a need for attention?
2006-10-21 23:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by whozethere 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
convert to Catholicism? i think she would be upset with that too, since she wants you to attend in your own denomination than anywhere else.
2006-10-21 23:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by Inquirer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋