What are some of the main reasons that people are attracted to the Protestant faith?

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dronald said:
Building on what he said and your response here; I can’t help but think of what the Apostles wrote on some of these disagreements. He found love, worship, and so much more in Christ.

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

18 Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

20 Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats.

21 It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. { Some manuscripts add b or be hindered or be weakened b }

22 The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves.

23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.
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Amen!
 
steido01 said:
I agree with you regarding the negativity in this thread. The bullying tactics used by some (ignoring difficult arguments, re-posting logical fallacies, unwillingness to admit correction, demeaning images, etc.) have ruined this thread. That’s why we can give the thread a rating. Enough people give it one star, the good Mods will act.

That said, where are those Lutherans? Let me at 'em! I, and others, may question whether some of those who call themselves Lutheran act like Lutherans (what else would you do if you believed your brother to be acting contrary to his stated beliefs?) but I can’t think of a single post where someone accused you of not being Christian. Feel free to PM me.
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I appreciate your comments and consider you a good Lutheran brother. We believe Christ transforms us in Word and Sacrament.

The use of the words “apostasy” and “heterodoxy” to describe fellow Lutherans is unfortunate. I feel compelled to counter each attack to my Synod/ LWF. And the utter irony that Lutherans are forced to agree that we are all Augustana catholics faithful to the Confessions as re-articulated in dialogue with the Holy See.

Also, many posters take issue with or minimize the breathtaking ecumenical work going on.
 
EvangelCatholic said:
I appreciate your comments and consider you a good Lutheran brother. We believe Christ transforms us in Word and Sacrament.

The use of the words “apostasy” and “heterodoxy” to describe fellow Lutherans is unfortunate. I feel compelled to counter each attack to my Synod/ LWF. And the utter irony that Lutherans are forced to agree that we are all Augustana catholics faithful to the Confessions as re-articulated in dialogue with the Holy See.

Also, many posters take issue with or minimize the breathtaking ecumenical work going on.
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I tend to minimize what you claim it to mean.

GKC
 
jericho777 said:
That’s how we were taught. You did what you were told. No questions asked. Ask anyone who went to catholic school back in the day.
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Oh yeah! We need that toughness back in our schools. All of our schools 🙂
 
I do consider this breathtaking and ask all Christians to take note:
There is a realisation that Evangelical-
Lutherans will “presumably not be in a position to adopt the same
relationship to the see of Rome that is currently held by Roman
Catholics”. But they suggest that a “distinct canonical status may be
worked out by which Evangelical-Lutherans could be in official communion
with the church of Rome. Such a restoration of communion,
we believe, would be of great benefit to Roman Catholics, and
to Evangelical-Lutherans, enabling them both to share in a broader
Christian heritage.”79
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. Unity in Reconciled Diversity. This is an ecumenical model advanced by the
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) that finds its theological basis again in Article VII
of the Augsburg Confession:
“It is not necessary for the true unity of Christ’s Church that ceremonies, instituted
by people, should be observed uniformly in all places.” The key concept here is not
uniformity, but diversity.
It is the Anglicans who in the past have claimed to be the bridge church, as a rallying
point for all other churches. But is it possible that the Evangelical-Lutherans, just by
being confessionally Evangelical-Lutheran, have now earned this title?
koed.hu/sw250/johngeorge.pdf
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Irishgal49 said:
👍:sad_yes::clapping:

I like how this turned into a “let’s come up with a pat solution on why people would leave the Catholic faith for the Protestant faith” posting. Blame them for being stupid, uneducated and accuse them of not really loving Jesus or having a relationship with him.

I studied extensively, delved into a lot of books, reading the catechism, and even the canon law book. I have worked with many priests for hours and the conclusion is, I do NOT agree with the Catholic faith. I left because I do not believe it. You can write it off however you want but lots of people who disagree leave and that doesn’t make them ignorant or mean they have no relationship with Jesus. I may not have what someone else thinks is a relationship with Jesus but I feel like I’m being honest with myself instead of faking it. I’m totally Protestant but I haven’t been church shopping either. I am not currently attending anywhere.

The reasons people leave are as varied as they are and although you may disagree, you should do what we are told to do on a Catholic forum, be respectful.
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I agree with you Irishgal. There is not a simple answer. I clearly understand what the Church teaches in its entirety because I have studied it extensively. But I do not agree with it. There is no amount of catechizing that is going to change that. The world is not black and white. Faith is complex. I have to be honest and truthful. I am grateful to experience a great deal of unity in the Body of Christ with Christians from all denominations. I learn from them. I am often humbled by the love they have for God.
 
GKC said:
Thought so.

GKC
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While the LWF aren’t necessarily my cup of tea all the time, we should listen when our fellow Christians speak. The LWF aren’t completely sound, but neither are they completely beyond the pale. If there’s one thing we can learn from the history of the Church, it’s that pulling up the drawbridge will reinforce differences rather than encourage a change of heart.
 
Sy_Noe said:
I just want to say I am sorry for any negativity in this dialogue I may have caused. Christians share unity in the most important of all. In Christ Jesus as Savior. And I’ve read he can break down walls.
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👍 I’ve heard that rumor about Him, too.
 
PRmerger said:
I guarantee you people are uneducated about the faith, Irishgal.

But no one has posited here that they are stupid, don’t love Jesus or don’t have a relationship with him.
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PRmerger—I’ve noticed you’ve been calling various people “duped” a good many times recently. You’ve said it to me among others. I’m pretty sure you know that’s an insult. The word comes from the name of a bird “known for its extreme stupidity”.
 
sailor28 said:
I agree with you Irishgal. There is not a simple answer. I clearly understand what the Church teaches in its entirety because I have studied it extensively. But I do not agree with it. There is no amount of catechizing that is going to change that. The world is not black and white. Faith is complex. I have to be honest and truthful. I am grateful to experience a great deal of unity in the Body of Christ with Christians from all denominations. I learn from them. I am often humbled by the love they have for God.
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I agree. I can’t recall all of the reasons given as to why people are attracted to Protestantism. Among some that I recall are they find a relationship with Jesus elsewhere. They find a welcoming community in which their faith is fostered, where they can grow and serve, They can have a need for the Eucharist but also for an overall better worshiping experience with better music, better homilies/sermons. And they disagree with or don’t believe in some of what the RCC teaches. And as you and Irishgal along with others have demonstrated this can be the case even when someone understands. And when someone understands teaching but does not believe in it, as you say no amount of catechism is going to change that. Catechism may be important but belief trumps it. As you said faith is complex and the world has not only black and white. But gray too Thanks to all who have graciously shared and explained their reasons, and to any who may yet do so. I’ve learned from you. Peace.
 
They can define the bible and their faith any way they wish; no values, or morals involved coming to scripture.
 
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