Former non-denominational minister giving me grief about becoming Catholic

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I would thank him for his concern and send him a copy of Surprised by Truth and Catholicism & Fundamentalism.

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Jatkins 29, Here’s part of your problem. Even though the Holy Spirit guided you to the One And Only True Church, psychologically you still see your former minister has having an authoritative position in Christian matters. Well he doesn’t! His authority did not come from Christ. It either came from his own ego or some other illegitimate source. No one, absolutely no one outside the Catholic Church has any authority whatsover to facilitate a worship service to Jesus Christ. Right now the difference between you and your former minister is this: You are now worshipping Christ the way He commands us to. This non-denominational minister is worshipping Christ the way he wants to, not as Jesus commanded. And here’s one more little thing to help you. All non-denominational ministers like to promote “Their Church”. “I’m the head of MY Church” “I started a little church of my OWN” “MY church is founded on the Bible” All these sound bites are nothing but a slap in the face to Jesus. Can you see the gall and audacity of these people, that any of them would dare to have the nerve to say " Hey Jesus, I know you started a church, but YOUR church failed, so I’m going to start one of my own. It’ll be much better than yours. I’ll wave a bible around, mention your name from time to time, yaddi yaddi blah blah". That’s exactly what they’re all saying to our Lord when they start their “own Church”. STAY CATHOLIC AND FORGET THAT GUY! Welcome home.
 
Supercatholic said:
Jatkins 29, Here’s part of your problem. Even though the Holy Spirit guided you to the One And Only True Church, psychologically you still see your former minister has having an authoritative position in Christian matters. Well he doesn’t! His authority did not come from Christ. It either came from his own ego or some other illegitimate source. No one, absolutely no one outside the Catholic Church has any authority whatsover to facilitate a worship service to Jesus Christ. Right now the difference between you and your former minister is this: You are now worshipping Christ the way He commands us to. This non-denominational minister is worshipping Christ the way he wants to, not as Jesus commanded. And here’s one more little thing to help you. All non-denominational ministers like to promote “Their Church”. “I’m the head of MY Church” “I started a little church of my OWN” “MY church is founded on the Bible” All these sound bites are nothing but a slap in the face to Jesus. Can you see the gall and audacity of these people, that any of them would dare to have the nerve to say " Hey Jesus, I know you started a church, but YOUR church failed, so I’m going to start one of my own. It’ll be much better than yours. I’ll wave a bible around, mention your name from time to time, yaddi yaddi blah blah". That’s exactly what they’re all saying to our Lord when they start their “own Church”. STAY CATHOLIC AND FORGET THAT GUY! Welcome home.
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I’ve been reading Jatkins replies, and I don’t think he’s concerned about his former pastor having an authorative position in Christian circles. He seems pretty convinced about his choice to join the Catholic Church, and I don’t get the feeling he feels threatened. I think his main concern is how to respond to someone whom he once regarded as a friend or close confidant (and possibly still does).

When I first joined the Catholic Church, I had a couple of unpleasant moments with people I knew well from other denominations. By and large its died down, and I suppose they think it was my decision. I’ve got no doubt some of them think I’ve made a mistake, but then I remember my wise old Protestant pastor confiding to me in his office that he “sometimes wondered if Protestants get into heaven.” I’ve got a gut feeling they don’t and will have to wait till the churches formally reunite. But I can’t prove that.

It’s a pity he didn’t admit his feelings publicly, as he was held in high esteem in Protestant circles in this neck of the woods. Even my Catholic psychiatrist commented, “Whenever I heard (my old pastor) mentioned in church circles, it was always with the highest respect”.

The only suggestion I can make to Jatkins 29 is why not start a discussion with him on Catholic teaching. If he has something he’s specifically concerned about, then try to answer his objections as clearly as you can. If necessary, get advice from your priest or other Catholic resources.
 
Supercatholic said:
Jatkins 29, Here’s part of your problem. Even though the Holy Spirit guided you to the One And Only True Church, psychologically you still see your former minister has having an authoritative position in Christian matters. Well he doesn’t! His authority did not come from Christ. It either came from his own ego or some other illegitimate source. No one, absolutely no one outside the Catholic Church has any authority whatsover to facilitate a worship service to Jesus Christ. Right now the difference between you and your former minister is this: You are now worshipping Christ the way He commands us to. This non-denominational minister is worshipping Christ the way he wants to, not as Jesus commanded. And here’s one more little thing to help you. All non-denominational ministers like to promote “Their Church”. “I’m the head of MY Church” “I started a little church of my OWN” “MY church is founded on the Bible” All these sound bites are nothing but a slap in the face to Jesus. Can you see the gall and audacity of these people, that any of them would dare to have the nerve to say " Hey Jesus, I know you started a church, but YOUR church failed, so I’m going to start one of my own. It’ll be much better than yours. I’ll wave a bible around, mention your name from time to time, yaddi yaddi blah blah". That’s exactly what they’re all saying to our Lord when they start their “own Church”. STAY CATHOLIC AND FORGET THAT GUY! Welcome home.
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This is one great post,Thank You,Now lets see if they believe the truth
 
Tell him you would like to come back one Sunday and play all the new songs you have written praising the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ask him if afterwards you could led his cingregation in praying the Rosary.

Seriously you owe him no explanations.
 
Hi, first of all, it’s nice of you sharing this story and asking for an advice from your fellow catholics. My advice is for you to say what is in your heart because you probably know fro sure what you have got into and it is a wonderful thing.

Catholics do not boast because of the truth behind us. This is the reason why many are envious. Most of these other denominations are just simply trying to get more followers because of the economics involved and also of their ignorance. They have not really fully understood what we stood for. If the minister complains about abuses of priests or any type, just respond by saying, “this is about the Church, not about who runs the Church”. That the Catholic Church is the one true Church that is divinely founded by Christ. IT IS DIVINE, and it is what it is.
 
jatkins29 said:
How do I tell him to back off without being rude and at the same time defending my conversion to the Catholic Church?
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You don’t have to; Its none of his business which church you decide to worship in. I’d just shake his hand, wish him all the best and go about with your business.
 
jatkins29 said:
My former minister in a non-denominational Christian Church emailed me through Facebook telling me I need to be back in the Christian Church and asked why I was in the Catholic Church. I was heavily involved in the music ministry and played piano there and he thinks I should be doing that. How do I tell him to back off without being rude and at the same time defending my conversion to the Catholic Church?
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no need to be rude, and no need to feel like you need to defend yourself. like i found out real quick, we speak a different language than our seperated brethren. former baptist myself. this does not happen all the time. but ive stated it before. everything goes fine with my brethren from other denominations, until they find out im Catholic. then the period of nervous silence, then the approach about how they are concerned for my soul. mostly happens with those of the fundamentalist branches. just let him know you appreciate his concern and you will be praying for him. any debate will just end up in a circular pattern that will benifit neither of you. God bless you and yours, and your couragous decision.👍
 
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