why are so many pastors converting to catholicism?

Question

Over 1500 in the last 10 years and it still continues with 2 or 3 every week.
(go to http://www.chnetwork.org/)

Pick an answer:

A- lack of doctrinal union among 33000 protestant denominations, meaning that they were not sure of whether they were preaching the whole truth

B- they read the writings of the first christians (Church Fathers, which are well respected by protestants) and found that what they believe today is not what the first Christians believed, but what the Catholic Church believes

C- They found that, per the Bible, the best form of worship (as practised by the first Christians) should not be a sermon for people but a true thanksgiving sacrifice to God called the breaking of the bread (eucharist in greek means thanksgiving)

D- They've found that Christ is really present in the Eucharist

E- They've found that they had been deceived about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches

F- All of the above

It´s true many "Catholics" are converting to some of the 33,000 sects of protestantism. In my country over 1/3 of "Catholics", have converted.
I believe that is good because those people have finally found Jesus because they people were IGNORANT Catholics did not know anything of Catholicism so they were not real Catholics, never practised anything and were away from God. For them it´s part of the way to go to God. Mark my words: most of them will return with renewed faith to the church that Christ establish with Peter as the rock and universal pastor (read Mt. 16:18 and John 21:15-17): the Catholic Church.
However the issue here is that EDUCATED pastors who know the Bible back and forth are converting to become Catholics.
So far you non-catholics have not responded my questions and your answers are just the usual ignorant bigothy against the Catholic Church that has been planted in your hearts since young. C´mon Chris, JeanMary and similar: answer the question.

Jeanmarie:
Read again Eusebius. He says James WAS CALLED the brother of the Lord, not that it was. You have to undersdtand Jewish culture. They called "brother" the uncles, cousins, etc, because the word "cousing" does not exist in Hebrew or Aramaic. Very much like you call "brother" and "siste" to those who attend your church. Consider the following:
• Gen. 14:14 - Lot, Abraham's nephew (Gen 11:26-28), described as Abraham's brother.
• Gen. 29:15 - Laban, Jacob's uncle, calls Jacob his "brother" (KJV).
• Mt. 10:3 - James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the publican, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus - Note that there are two apostles named James (also Act.1:13) and none is son of Joseph
(more coming)

• Mt. 27:55-56 - There were many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him. 56 Among them were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph , and the mother of the sons of Zebedee (see that James and Joseph were not sons of Mary mother of Jesus?)
• Mk. 15:40 - There were also women looking on from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome
• Mk. 15:47 - Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses watched where he was laid
• Lk 6:15 - Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon who is called Zelotes
• Act. 1:12-15 - apostles, Mary, "some women" and Jesus' "brothers" number about 120. That is a lot of "brothers.
• No one other than Jesus is called son of Mary

Answer 1

In many cases, all of the above. And that goes for laity as well as clergy; you've outlined it very well and for this particular convert, F applies.

Of course, there's that old loophole, the fine print in the once-saved always-saved deal, expressed so eloquently above as "it shows they were never believers to begin with". Ah, the eternal security of not really knowing whether your sinner's prayer was sincere enough to make the cut for the "saved" team.

Those who have a self-appointed role of checking IDs at the door for "true Christians" are in for a bit of a shock when they find the company they're in, saint-wise, in due course.

In the US alone, the numbers of adult converts to the Church have been steadily rising each year. So it seems the Holy Spirit is indeed calling out His church -- though not always in the direction many would like to think.

Answer 2

A combination of all the above, depending on the person. For me, it was the issue of where authority resides, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and a study of the early Church Fathers that showed the Roman Church had the best historical claim to apostolic succession and liturgical practice. One issue many of us face in this 'coming home' process is where to use our experience and gifting in the study and preaching of Scripture, which was so important in our prior ministries but which is restricted to ordained clergy in our new churches. I wish the Church would do a better job of finding ways to welcome and accommodate educated, motivated 'converts' - especially since so many 'cradle Catholics' in the pews seem to know so little about the Bible (despite the wonderful cycle of lectionary readings every week).

Answer 3

F, all of the above. They are coming home. Wait another 20 years and the majority will convert to Catholicism.

Chris and jeanmarie are dead wrong, but that's what happens when you've been brainwashed by fundamentalists teachers who have hate and envy in their hearts.

Answer 4

Exactly what Jesus said would happen. Id say E. The term 'Pastors' is mainly used to refer to those/ leaders or Teachers of the Christian faith. Term 'Preist' mainly used to refer to those of the Catholic faith.

Answer 5

Ask Scott Hahn. He's still a thorn in Protestant Apologeticists sides, though he doesn't mean to be.

If one accepts the axiomic concept that "Y'shua est Messiach" then Catholicism is the only logical conclusion from that axiom.

Answer 6

Chris is correct.
I have read some of the early church "fathers" teachings.
Do you know that Eucebius who was an amazing historian wrote:
-Jesus had brothers and named them. Talked of the descendants of "Jude" (one of Jesus' brothers and author of the book Jude) who was brought to the Emperor and was questioned because of their relationship to Jesus.
-Told of Mary's death-where and how she died
-never once mentioned any prayer to mary in our behalf

Why are so many people leaving the RCC? My church is filled with them. They sought God and read the bible on their own .

And so much more. The RCC follows the traditions of man OVER the holy bible.

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Answer 7

The true religion cannot be changed; material designations yes...like Christian, Muslim, Hindu etc. So, what is is true religion? The eternal spiritual activity of the soul to God...Loving service to Him.

Answer 8

Why are so many catholics turning from the harlot church of revelation 17:4-6
especially in south america?
The Holy Spirit is calling out the true church.
Always has,since the day of Pentecost.

Answer 9

Their not............. some are