The ex-Catholics I know seem to be happy, motivated people: how do I become ex-Catholic?

Question

The thing is, I'm a non-practicing Jew. I'm willing to convert, but is there a rule about how long I have to practice before losing my faith?

Answer 1

Actually, as a Buddhist, I find catholicism to be more "forgiving" than Evangelism...

Catholics have a process for absolving sin and being forgiven with a few hail mary's and a spritzer...

Evangelicals just feel "sinful" all the time and it keeps them reliant on the people they percieve to be "healers" instead of ever being able to feel good about their own accomplishments.

But being a Jew, you already have a monopoly on guilt... :) so I'm sure you can ditch it and be happy with the ex-catholics.

I know this is a very broad generalization, but so is your question.

Answer 2

Just because ex-Catholics you know seem happy and motivated doesn't mean a person has to be an ex-Catholic to be happy and motivated.

Listen. Just because you see the Catholic religion work for others doesn't mean it will work for you. Religion is not about a label.
Religion is more of a support you look at to give you a lift when you need it. You can't just say "I'm going to be a Catholic now" without knowing the religion, without believing in it and accepting it. Without it actually working for you. It doesn't work for a lot of people. Most say they're Catholic and only take from the Bible what THEY want to take. They don't follow ALL.

A religion will have things you don't agree with, of course. But you have to take the religion that works best for you life. Take it all, or don't take it at all. And don't use it as a label.

Answer 3

weird. anyway, if you still have parents, be sure not to try this stunt before you get married, as IF you suddenly get a delibitating disease like cancer or stroke or whatever, your parents and your original community (jewish) will be those who would come to help you out, and THAT'S when you have to swallow your ego man...

where are you gonna put your face in situations like this? i mean, it is very embarrassing (to leave your faith and to be surrounded with the people from that old faith when you need help).

Choice the the word of the day. You make the choice. And be prepared with all the IFs that can happen to you after you have made the choice.

Answer 4

I was confused at you being a Jew and catholic also. Aren't Jews greek orthodox? Anyway the best thing to be is a Bible student. And live as directed By Christ. But if your a Jew, do you believe that Christ's teachings are Christian? Go ask a Jehovah's Witness. They use the Bible to find the truth.

Have a great Life.

Happy ex-communicating.

Answer 5

Well, some of the Holy Sacraments are indelible.

Meaning that even if you walk away, the mark of the Sacrament stays.

So once a Catholic ... Always a Catholic!

Just different participation rates, I guess!

Answer 6

Ex-Jews can be happy too. Why don't you look into Jesus - He's got the answer.

www.godlovestheworld.com

Answer 7

most of the ex-Catholics I've seen are angry and bitter, especially those who have transeferred to other sect of Christianity. why is that?

Answer 8

Why would you want to do that?
The Jewish faith came from God, and God don't want you to worship men (the Pope) and his under-DOGs.

Maybe you should talk to a Rabbi

Answer 9

That is because most Catholic do read the Book of Mormon, 5.6 Millions have joined us the last 7 years

Answer 10

Ignorance is bliss. Most ex-Catholics never studied the Bible while they WERE Catholic to begin with, whereas I know many ex-protestants who became Catholic based on their INTENSE study of scripture.

TRUTH:
There is ONE God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
TRUTH:
God the Son became man: Jesus Christ
TRUTH:
Jesus promised, "I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it" (Matt. 16:18), and only the Catholic Church has existed since the time of Jesus. Every other Christian church is an offshoot of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Orthodox churches broke away from unity with the pope in 1054. The Protestant churches were established during the Reformation, which began in 1517. Only the Catholic Church existed in the tenth century, in the fifth century, and in the first century, faithfully teaching the doctrines given by Christ to the apostles, omitting nothing. The list of popes can be traced back to Peter himself, the first pope. Here is the list:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.htm
Jesus’ Church is called catholic ("universal" in Greek) because it is his gift to all people. He told his apostles to go throughout the world and make disciples of "all nations" (Matt. 28:19–20). For 2,000 years the Catholic Church has carried out this mission, preaching the good news that Christ died for all men and that he wants all of us to be members of his universal family (Gal. 3:28).
LINKS FOR TRUTH SEEKERS.....
On the Church:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Pillar.asp
On Purgatory (includes lessons in Real Audio):
http://www.fisheaters.com/purgatory.html
On the saints:
http://www.catholic.com/library/mary_saints.asp
On the Pope:
http://www.catholic.com/library/church_papacy.asp