Help with Christian beliefs & Churches?

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I’ve been raised Southern Baptist & am fascinated with learning about religion. I’ve been studying Christian denominations a lot recently, and I’ve become very intrigued with the Catholic Church. :
Welcome to the forums! Former Southern Baptist here as well. Blessings to you on your faith journey. The Catholic Church has many spiritual riches for you to discover, all of which lead directly to a deeper relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
 
Welcome to the forums! Former Southern Baptist here as well. Blessings to you on your faith journey. The Catholic Church has many spiritual riches for you to discover, all of which lead directly to a deeper relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you! I’m glad I’ve met another person that has been in a similar situation!
 
I’ve been raised Southern Baptist & am fascinated with learning about religion. I’ve been studying Christian denominations a lot recently, and I’ve become very intrigued with the Catholic Church. Many of the Catholic beliefs that do not match up to the Baptist beliefs, I kind of do believe, but with things like Limbo, Purgatory, and other things that Catholics believe that aren’t in the Protestant Bible, but are believed by tradition, I don’t understand and do not believe at all. Anyway, I believe most of the things I’ve been taught in the Baptist Church, but I feel there is other knowledge of other denominations that seem true, but I find no evidence of them in the Bible. I also don’t understand where the Bible says it’s not the only thing we need for salvation & knowing how to live. There are things I agree with in both Churches and things I disagree with, and I can’t believe in bits and pieces of a Church if I ever choose to become a part of that Church. I don’t really know what to do besides pray, but I don’t really know how God will answer me. Anyway, does anyone have any advice? :thankyou: :ehh:
Welcome to the forums komeeks. I see a lot of advice on how to proceed, so I’m not sure how much additional information I can provide.

I do suggest, as others have, that you start a new thread for each discreet topic that you want to discuss - e.g. Infant baptism, confession to a priest, eucharist, etc., etc. Otherwise, the discussion becomes cluttered and difficult to follow.

Definitely get a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (“CCC”). Lots of “from the horse’s mouth” explanation of Catholic doctrine with citations to biblical authority and council documents. The CCC is also available free online… Just Google it.

Pray for guidance into the Truth, wherever that may lead you.

Remember the Golden Rule. Be considerate of others as you discuss Catholic doctrines. It’s okay to disagree, even disagree strongly with others on the forum. But I suggest you do so respectfully. You will find that your questions and concerns are generally addressed by others in kind.

Peace,
Robert
 
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