Co-worker says I'm not saved because I'm Catholic?

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I work with a very nice woman that attends a non-denominational Church. In the past we’ve shared our common Christian beliefs - I’m a devout Catholic. One time I even told her how nice it was to work with another person that was such a good Christian. She often refers to others in the workplace that she claims are “not saved” but never told me how she felt about me. I’ve recently been told by another co-worker that the non-denom worker told her that she worries about me because I’m not saved because I’m a Catholic. :banghead: :bigyikes:

What should I do? Should I (1) just forget about it or (2) explain how Catholics feel about "once saved, always saved in order to defend my Church? Any suggestions or ideas? I’m a little annoyed about this but I do have to work with this woman.
 
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shannin:
I work with a very nice woman that attends a non-denominational Church. In the past we’ve shared our common Christian beliefs - I’m a devout Catholic. One time I even told her how nice it was to work with another person that was such a good Christian. She often refers to others in the workplace that she claims are “not saved” but never told me how she felt about me. I’ve recently been told by another co-worker that the non-denom worker told her that she worries about me because I’m not saved because I’m a Catholic. :banghead: :bigyikes:

What should I do? Should I (1) just forget about it or (2) explain how Catholics feel about "once saved, always saved in order to defend my Church? Any suggestions or ideas? I’m a little annoyed about this but I do have to work with this woman.
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Personally, I’d ignore her and her gossipy ways.
 
With people like this, there probably isn’t much room for reason. Suggested responses might go like this:

You: I heard you think I’m not saved. Well, I am.

Fundie: No, you’re not.

You: Yes, I am. You’re not saved because you judged me.

Fundie: You haven’t accepted Jesus.

You: Yes, I have.

Fundie: You worship Mary.

You: No, I don’t.

Fundie: You think the pope will get you to Heaven, not Jesus.

You: No, I don’t.

And so on. Simple answers to outrageous questions. I’ve found that explaining Catholic beliefs and theology are almost useless. First, you have to dispell the (nonsense), then, you can get to the other stuff. Unfortunately, they want and need to hold on to the (nonsense) for dear life.
 
I would ask Catholic Answers to send you a “PILLAR OF FIRE… PILLAR OF TRUTH” pamphlet.

I would kindly give it to her. Maybe say you have heard many nondenom Christians make certain claims about Catholics… and that you would like to share this with her.

I am sure she SEES your faith daily. She should know better.
 
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RattleSnake:
I would ask Catholic Answers to send you a “PILLAR OF FIRE… PILLAR OF TRUTH” pamphlet.
I would kindly give it to her. Maybe say you have heard many nondenom Christians make certain claims about Catholics… and that you would like to share this with her.
I am sure she SEES your faith daily. She should know better.
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How do I get the pamphlet :confused:
 
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montanaman:
they want and need to hold on to the (nonsense) for dear life.
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You hit the nail on the head. For some reason they MUST hold on to this no matter HOW MANY TIMES you state otherwise…

After awhile… one must dust of their sandals and move on.
 
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RattleSnake:
You hit the nail on the head. For some reason they MUST hold on to this no matter HOW MANY TIMES you state otherwise…

After awhile… one must dust of their sandals and move on.
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What’s that quote? “A stigma is more powerful than any dogma?”
 
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shannin:
What should I do? Should I (1) just forget about it or (2) explain how Catholics feel about "once saved, always saved in order to defend my Church? Any suggestions or ideas? I’m a little annoyed about this but I do have to work with this woman.
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I don’t think I would go out of my way to explain anything unless she directly engages you in that type of conversation. Your life speaks more than any words. The Bible tells us that by our fruits will we be known. You could talk until you’re blue in the face and it may not make a difference to her. She believes what she has been taught.

If she asks you if you are saved or born again, then tell her in her own “language” that you have trusted in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Tell her you are devoted to Christ and trust in Him for your ultimate salvation. As a devout Catholic, you do. This should be enough. If she persues it further, keep coming back to these answers.

And know that it really doesn’t matter what she believes one way or the other about you personally. Your relationship with our Lord is just that, your relationship with Him. It’s not for her to judge.

But don’t let it cause bitterness to set into your soul, show her love no matter what. That is your best witness to Christ within you!

God Bless,
Jeanette
 
I would ignore it. Until you hear it from her mouth it’s got to go through a third person.
 
I just ordered it. Thank you so much.

Catholic Answers Forums are so awesome 🙂
 
I would say that she’s not “saved” from all the lies out there…at least you’re “saved” from false stuff…we have the Fullness of Truth as Catholics!!😃
 
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shannin:
I work with a very nice woman that attends a non-denominational Church. In the past we’ve shared our common Christian beliefs - I’m a devout Catholic. One time I even told her how nice it was to work with another person that was such a good Christian. She often refers to others in the workplace that she claims are “not saved” but never told me how she felt about me. I’ve recently been told by another co-worker that the non-denom worker told her that she worries about me because I’m not saved because I’m a Catholic. :banghead: :bigyikes:

What should I do? Should I (1) just forget about it or (2) explain how Catholics feel about "once saved, always saved in order to defend my Church? Any suggestions or ideas? I’m a little annoyed about this but I do have to work with this woman.
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I would take an opportunity to ask. How do you feel about the Catholic faith? Are they any questions that I might be able to answer for you?
 
Br. Rich SFO:
I would take an opportunity to ask. How do you feel about the Catholic faith? Are they any questions that I might be able to answer for you?
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Thank you - great idea. I will do that and then give her the pamphlet from C.A. that I just now ordered.
 
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shannin:
I’ve recently been told by another co-worker that the non-denom worker told her that she worries about me because I’m not saved because I’m a Catholic.

What should I do?
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Why don’t you just tell this lady about the joy you experience in your life by knowing that Jesus is your own “personal Lord and Savior”? Speak to her in way that she can understand. If she hears about your own personal knowledge of the love of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit she might become curious about why a Catholic can know God so intimately. Perhaps then you can talk about the mystery of the Eucharist and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
 
Shannin:

Go to the Bible Christian Society website by John Martignoni. He has free cd’s that you can order. One of it is about OSAS. Give it to your officemate.

Just in case you didn’t know who he is, he does the catholic answers live once a week.

This is an apostolate custom tailored for you. Since your officemate has made the accusations, the doors are open for you to defend the church’s teachings.

God bless your apostolate! Be not afraid.

in XT.
 
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