Can you talk me out of becoming a Catholic?

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Spockrates,

You realize that the quote in your signature was actually originally said by Sherlock Holmes in “The Sign of Four”, right? 😉
 
spockrates said:
I’m pretty sure I’m making the right decision, but I’d like to hear any reasons why I should not become Catholic. Anyone have any thoughts?

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Wouldn’t even try to. May God richly bless you in word and sacrament.

Live long and prosper,

Jon
 
spockrates said:
Thank you Watching. Do you believe St. Augustine was an authentic teacher of the Catholic faith?
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Yes, St. Augustine of Hippo 354 - 430 AD, was a Doctor of the Church - HOWEVER like all great writers some things were his personal opinion, and not necessarily that of the Pope or Magesterium.
Calvinists also regard him as a great theological teacher as well and interpreted some of his writings as support for the Reformation regarding Grace & Salvation.

For the general purposes of today’s Society, the “authentic reference text” on Faith and Morals is the - CCC, 2nd Ed.
vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/ccc_toc.htm
or
usccb.org/catechism/text/
 
spockrates said:
I’m pretty sure I’m making the right decision, but I’d like to hear any reasons why I should not become Catholic. Anyone have any thoughts?

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If you believe everything that is in the Catechism of the Catholic Church is true; and if you have compared it with all that the bible teaches, and still believe everything that is in the Catechism, then you should become a Catholic.
 
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I was going to say…that would be a bit nasty of me, to try to talk you out of something you desire…and if you feel as if God as you believe him to be is expressed in the RC church, I am happy for you.
Why would I want to convince you otherwise?

Your search is done. You found your god as you conceive him to be in the RC church. More power to you…
 
jmcrae said:
It seems to me that over the past several months, you’ve covered all the angles. If you feel ready to jump in and swim the Tiber, then go for it! 🙂
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LOL! That I have, JM; that I have. Maybe I’m just afraid to make the swim? I suppose it will be one giant leap for me to sign up for RCIA.

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Rightlydivide:
I see. Well, perhaps you and I could play by the rules. Instead of telling me why I should not become a Catholic, tell me why you should not become a Catholic. That way you won’t be breaking any rules, but we will both know what is going on.

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jmcrae said:
Actually, that was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who first said that - Mr. Spock was merely quoting him. However - no matter who said it, it’s true, and it applies to our discussion here, in that, having eliminated other possibilities, and being left with the Catholic Faith, here we are.

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And who said, “Birds of a feather flock together”?

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gcnuss said:
This is a difficult question to answer inasmuch as it requires great faith that whatever has led you to the Catholic Church is of God. A good spiritual director might be able to help you – inquire at the Catholic parish you attend to see if they can suggest one.
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But have you answered my question, or would you prefer to not answer it? If I’m prying, tell me it is none of my business. I won’t be offended. But what I asked was not how I can know the Spirit is leading me, but how you know the Spirit is leading you.
 
Marc_Anthony said:
Spockrates,

You realize that the quote in your signature was actually originally said by Sherlock Holmes in “The Sign of Four”, right? 😉
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And do you, my good Marc, realize who originally said, “Birds of a feather flock together?”
 
WatchingMedia said:
Yes, St. Augustine of Hippo 354 - 430 AD, was a Doctor of the Church - HOWEVER like all great writers some things were his personal opinion, and not necessarily that of the Pope or Magesterium.
Calvinists also regard him as a great theological teacher as well and interpreted some of his writings as support for the Reformation regarding Grace & Salvation.

For the general purposes of today’s Society, the “authentic reference text” on Faith and Morals is the - CCC, 2nd Ed.
vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/ccc_toc.htm
or
usccb.org/catechism/text/
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I was first introduced the saint when I saw a quote of his in the logo for an Evangelical church. His words on the logo:

In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things charity.

Is your opinion that saint’s opinion that non-essentials are matters of opinion is in unwarranted opinion?

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Priscilla_Ann said:
If you believe everything that is in the Catechism of the Catholic Church is true; and if you have compared it with all that the bible teaches, and still believe everything that is in the Catechism, then you should become a Catholic.
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Thank you, Priscilla. I have not read the entire Catechism, but what I’ve read I’ve found thought provoking. Please tell me, how do I know that what I think I know about what the writers of the Catechism know is really what they did know and not my misconception of what the really did know. You know?

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JonNC said:
It was either Woody Woodpecker or Big Bird. 😛

Jon
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LOL! No, I think that quote was, “One of these birds is not like the others. One of these birds doesn’t belong. Can you guess which bird is not like the others before I finish this song?”

Actually, the first one to quote, “Birds of a feather flock together” was my teacher Socrates. Can you guess what he said about the quote when he made it?
 
JonNC said:
I know “Live long and Prosper” is a Spock quote. And so is,
“Peace, and long life”.
Jon
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Yes, so do I. I also know that the quote in my signature is a quote by Spock, for he said it in two Star Trek motion pictures.

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=spockrates;6761998]LOL! No, I think that quote was, “One of these birds is not like the others. One of these birds doesn’t belong. Can you guess which bird is not like the others before I finish this song?”
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😛 You must be younger than me to remember that stuff.
Actually, the first one to quote, “Birds of a feather flock together” was my teacher Socrates. Can you guess what he said about the quote when he made it?
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Not a clue, certainly nothing about being thankful cows don’t fly. 😃

Jon
 
I think you should go for the “swim” spockrates and join the RCIA groups, and during the group meetings you can ask frequent questions what you are not too sure off. If you feel that throughout the time you mind is drifting away from the Catholic teaching and going more towards the protestant way of thinking you can leave, but I highly doubt that once you actually start learning the Catholic teaching you will find scripture agree’s and so does common sense. 😉 unless your arrogant and in self-denial like the protestants.
God bless buddy!👍
 
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