Tony Blair's conversion to Catholicism - I would like to know how genuine practising Catholics feel...?

Question

For myself, I was baptised as a Catholic many years ago, due to the fact that one of my parents was a Catholic, more down to family tradition than an allegiance to the faith. I never followed through, but I respect the fact that there are dedicated sincere people who attach a lot of importance to their religion. I am curious to know people's views as to his sincerity, and how they view him as a member of their congregation. Do you see it as a personal choice, and him as a worthy participant, or something different to this?

Answer 1

I am a roman catholic
and when I saw the news on tele
I said'
Oh no' the worst prime minister and he 'had' to become a catholic,
That's it, no more converts

Answer 2

I will always give a person the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.

The Catholic Church accepts all recovering sinners. No repentant sinner is ever turned away.

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

I am happy that he has finally come to see the Catholic Church to be the only true Church to have been founded by Jesus Christ.

Everyone is a worthy participant, he is simply taking on his divine right to salvation.

Answer 4

Not catholic myself, but I believe he's sincere. He's been mocked repeatedly by the press for his faith and I don't see why he would put up with that if he wasnt genuine. So I'm very happy for him.
God bless.

Answer 5

As an Anglican. If I may give an answer he is a present to the Church of Rome, you may have him with best wishes

Answer 6

I see him as my brother who was lost and has found his way home. Overjoyed.

Answer 7

Why aren't you happy for him? I am, and I am a Protestant.

Answer 8

I glad he's Catholic. Welcome home Tony Blair!