Any Christians become Roman Catholic after being baptist or Evangelical. I am thinking about it.?

Question

The more I read about curch history and look into catholic doctrine the more I get the impression that they are right.

Its difficult because the Catholic Faith is certainly more of the narrow road and not as "easy" as the others.

I am starting to go to Mass and have ordered a study guide on the mass. Further I was raised catholic so I am more returning home.

I went to evangelical churches, read the bible 20 million times etc, but yet I find and I could be wrong, I found the churches very shallow, lacking debth and in some cases I think well meaning people mistake God for too much caffiene.

So are there people who have left the evangelical movement and finaly found God in the catholic church.

And if you are just a fundie then I think you better skip to the next question. Everything you can tell me I already know, every bible verse, every quote, every snippet of information you have I could replay back

Thanks for all the response all "good" advice is needed.

Quick points:

Catholics dont:
Pray to mary
Believe in salvation through works.
Pray to the dead.
Worship Idols.
Believe a different bible.
Think a priest fogives sins.
Think mary is a co-redeemer.
Think all non catholics go to hell

Catholics do:
Worship Jesus
Follow Christ.
Follow the bible.
Follow early church technings of the first followers of christ.
Believe in Salvation through grace ALONE!

NOTE TO BIG D:

You have to be the most uneducated person on this board. Love how you take the bible out of context, it really shows how stupid you really are.

Answer 1

So the Reformation was all for nothing?

The killings and burnings at the stake were right?

The prohibition of the Bible was exactly what God intended?

The infallibility of the Pope does away with the need of God's word?

Though only God can see the heart the priest's absolution prevails?

That the Popes are all in a direct line from Peter perfectly fulfils Peter's ministry as the Apostle to the Jews?

That God's spiritual, organic body of every tribe and tongue is visible to all and sundry and has Rome emblazoned on it?

That a man's spirit, having no corporeal existence, is totally reliant upon cannibalism in the Mass for it's strength?

Why go on? There is enough for you to question.

If you already know everything, every snippet of information, every Bible verse, every quote, you have no need of God's revelation. Humility is not needed for you. You will know that God hides these things from the wise and prudent and reveals them to babes.

With reasoning like yours I can well understand why God is turning back to the Jews.

Answer 2

I went through the SAME exact thing when I was in my early 20's. And like you I found the Lord in Catholic literature and teaching, but knew I didn't quite fit there. I had the same painful history with the evangelical church, but I just knew that it was a better fit for me. As I got older I was able to identify a spiritual gift of understanding in myself. I believe this gift is why I am able to appreciate and see God in many different forms of Christianity and also in other religions. Unfortunately, it is probably part of the reason I have had such a hard time being accepted and understood in my evangelical walk. People often reject any insight I feel I have gained when they find out where it came form. Perhaps you have the same type of gift.

Answer 3

I left Geneva for Rome and was welcomed into The Church last Easter. I know the truth, both in my head and in my heart. I think you would be well advised to make your way back home, but whatever you do, base you decision on what the Church really teaches and not what people think or claim she teaches. It sounds like you are doing that already though, so if you are open to the truth, even when it is difficult, you will eventually come all the way home. Also, try reading some conversion stories. A couple good ones are "Born Fundamentalist Born Again Catholic", and "Crossing The Tiber". Another one written by a man who came back to the Church is "My Life on The Rock". These books are written by David Currie, Steve Ray, and Jeff Cavins respectively. God bless you, and if I may be so presumptuous, welcome home!!

Answer 4

Only because you are investigating and are open to Church history and the original teachings:

Have you studied Eastern Orthodox Church? they formed one Church with the Roman Catholic Church until the Great Schism of 1054. You will find they hold the same teachings as the very first Church, without issues of Papal Supremacy etc.

Answer 5

Although not a Christian or church goer, I know God through some limited personal experience. It seems to me the more Evangelical practises take everything down to a very human and materialistic level. From what I've seen these types of churches don't seem to have much respect for God and are constantly asking God for something, rather than asking what we can do for it and honouring and respecting that God. I favour the more traditional faiths that are more solemn and respectful to this incredible being, who I believe to be our ultimate creator. The more traditional religions seem more interested in God, it's messengers etc and our relationship with it. The more evangelical practises seem to be about what they can get out of it.

God is a mystery even for those who have first hand experience. The more traditional churches seem to appreciate this.

Answer 6

That is wonderful! Congratulations and God bless. If you want to hear some awesome conversion stories, check out Scott Hahn and Fr. Donald Calloway. Also, if you'd like to know more, enroll in a RCIA class (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at a catholic church and get a catechism of the catholic church. I was born and raised a catholic, but there was and is still loads of information that I didn't know, but am learning all the time. Also, check out the story of Saint Faustina and the Divine Mercy.

I hope you find what you are looking for. Again, God bless.

Answer 7

First, I want to say God bless you and welcome home. My background is Jehovah’s Witness. I don’t think they’re considered evangelical, but one thing is for sure – they are a cult. My parents thankfully left them when I was about 12, and I grew up sort of religion-less for years. We fell back on my mother’s Catholic roots when I was 15, but we never took the time to actually learn the faith and fully participate. Years later I decided to finally embark on my own faith study. Since I was already familiar with the Catholic Church I enrolled in the RCIA program “to see what the Catholics know”. Boy did I ever get educated.

I learned the Faith for the first time, learned the history of the Church, Christianity, the bible, everything. My proudest moment was when I officially entered Christ’s true Church on Pentecost of 2005 for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Best thing that ever happened to me.

Since then, I’ve been pretty active, especially online, with defending the faith. It’s amazing what you learn when you have to stand up for it. Check out one of my recent questions about Protestantism and tell me what you think: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvxizFFCqTeITPlq2XumLpfsy6IX?qid=20070722225224AAqfxgc

I don’t know if you would consider that a hard question or something even offensive; my aim is to get people thinking.

Anyway, God bless you again. It takes people with real courage and a hunger for the honest truth to do what you’re doing. Challenging yourself the way you are isn’t easy, so I applaud you. Write me anytime if you like. I’d love to hear from you.

God’s peace be with you, and take care.

Answer 8

Hi Bill.
I was raised Roman Catholic, went through all the Church doctrine, communion,confession etc. And then went through my questioning years of agnosticism. I became a born again Christian a few years ago and have since tried to find the church that I felt was the best for me. I went to Baptist, Pentecostal, and Assembly of God churches. In all of this I feel the need to get back to the Catholic church. It's where I feel most at home. To tell you the truth, I came to that conclusion the first time I saw Mother Angelica on TV. I got the most enjoyment from listening to that little old nun than from any of the other Charismatics and evangelists that I've listened to in the past few years. There are people that tell me that Catholicism is a corrupt religion and that Catholics are doomed to hell because of false teaching and the worshipping of saints.Although In all my years of Catholic education I never remember worshipping anyone other than God Himself. (okay we did ask the Virgin Mary to pray for us and were taught to say the Rosary) I believe that if you don't want the intersession of the saints, then you don't ask for it. It's up to the individual. But far beit from me to lead anyone astray. I do want to receive a baptism as an adult however.
Good luck and God Bless.

I think that if you put Jesus first which ever church you choose is of little consequence.

Answer 9

Yes Iam a recent convert myself. I will be baptized during Easter Vigil 2008. For most of my life I went from church to church and could never find God or the truth of the bible in any of those churches. I have studied the bible since I was very young (thanks grandma) and studied many different religions and in December the Lord (thank you God) led me to His true church, the Catholic church. From the first moment I walked into the narthex I could feel the power of God. The church teaches and preaches the truth of our Lord and Savior, does not dream up stuff as certain churches and denominations do. The truth and fullness of Jesus Christ God Almighty is in the Catholic Church

Answer 10

Not being Catholic myself, I do look at that faith as making a lot of sense. If that's the support you were looking for, then I'll support you.

They do have their theology wrapped up farily well. I've seen successful defenses of all of the sacraments. And Catholicism enjoys a majority of people worldwide that share that faith. I've attended Mass many times myself, and have a deep appreciation for my Catholic brethren.

One correction I want to make, as far as I know, priests DO have the power to forgive sins in the rite of reconciliation. You are correct in your other statements though.

As you make your transition to the "One True Church" I hope you will look upon your Protestant counterparts with love rather than suspicion, even though you will find more than your fair share of criticisms from them.