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I am wondering what brings non Catholics to a website about Catholicism? This question is basically for non Catholics. Are you here to convert us Catholics? Are you here to find out more about the Catholic Church? Are you here to simply talk theology with other Christians?

What is your reasons for stopping by? I am very interested in knowing people’s reasons for coming here.

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aidanbradypop said:
I am wondering what brings non Catholics to a website about Catholicism? This question is basically for non Catholics. Are you here to convert us Catholics? Are you here to find out more about the Catholic Church? Are you here to simply talk theology with other Christians? What is your reasons for stopping by? I am very interested in knowing people’s reasons for coming here.
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Good question! I am coming here from a Hare Krsna background. This is the theology that I call home. The religion, itself, is very amiable to other beliefs, which is helpful. Basically, I am trying to learn about Catholicism. Let me put it this way, if I was going to recommend Christianity to someone, or even to myself, it would be the Catholic faith. For about three years I have been consuming pretty much a strict diet of Catholic literature. For anyone interested, the book that has helped me the most is, The Life of St. Gemma Galgani by Fr. Germanus. You ask, “Why stop by?” Seriously, how can one not stop by? I mean, stop dead in one’s tracks. Stop and admire. Stop and pay my deepest, heartfelt respect. Stop and worship. This is because there IS so much to deeply admire here. And I have certainly not come here to convert, or argue. By the way, if anyone in this audience is not sure who or what Krsna is, here is one of my favorite pictures. Krsna is standing with Radha. Krsna is God. This picture has been painted from descriptions of the Lord found in the ancient and holy scriptures of India, such as, The Brahma Samhita. - not from somebody’s speculation.

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reb108 said:
Good question! I am coming here from a Hare Krsna background. This is the theology that I call home. The religion, itself, is very amiable to other beliefs, which is helpful. Basically, I am trying to learn about Catholicism. Let me put it this way, if I was going to recommend Christianity to someone, or even to myself, it would be the Catholic faith. For about three years I have been consuming pretty much a strict diet of Catholic literature. For anyone interested, the book that has helped me the most is, The Life of St. Gemma Galgani by Fr. Germanus. You ask, “Why stop by?” Seriously, how can one not stop by? I mean, stop dead in one’s tracks. Stop and admire. Stop and pay my deepest, heartfelt respect. Stop and worship. This is because there IS so much to deeply admire here. And I have certainly not come here to convert, or argue. By the way, if anyone in this audience is not sure who or what Krsna is, here is one of my favorite pictures. Krsna is standing with Radha. Krsna is God. This picture has been painted from descriptions of the Lord found in the ancient and holy scriptures of India, such as, The Brahma Samhita. - not from somebody’s speculation.
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Thank you for stopping by and being honest! Iron sharpens Iron!
 
Hello 🙂

I was born into a mixed ethnic/ mixed religious family ( mother catholic, father close to zoroastrian religion), my main contacts with church in my childhood were catholic. Now my husband is greek- orthodox.

I live in germany, the church communities are empty here, just a few old people still see the church as an important part of their every-day life. The catholic church isn´t really catholic anymore here, protestant denomination is dominant and if you visit a catholic mass you feel as in a protestant worship. I feel very sad for this. The internet gives me the opportunity to feel closer to other peope around the world who see religion as an important part of their life, too.

Greetings,
Alice
 
Curiosity, just curiosity.

I live in a 80% Lutheran, 2 % Orthodox, and 16% no Faith country, and have in my hole life met one Finnish Catholic.

I came to get some answers to questions that have bothered me since my high school religious educatiion classes nearly 45 years ago. I wanted to see, whether the picture of Catholicism we got is accurate.

Judging from the different threads I have followed, well, in some respects it was, in others not.

I have also made it as a principle, that I am not going to write inot any other forum except this devoted to us non-catholics, and do not interfere in the inter-Catholic discussion, however esoteric the titles of the threads might sound.

I am not here converting Catholics, although I of course let my Denomination be known and try to explain our standpoint.

Most of the responses I have got have been very friendly and respectful, although some of the Catholics who write here seem to think that the way to Christian Unity should start with my personal Conversion;)
 
Attejohannes said:
Curiosity, just curiosity.

I live in a 80% Lutheran, 2 % Orthodox, and 16% no Faith country, and have in my hole life met one Finnish Catholic.

I came to get some answers to questions that have bothered me since my high school religious educatiion classes nearly 45 years ago. I wanted to see, whether the picture of Catholicism we got is accurate.

Judging from the different threads I have followed, well, in some respects it was, in others not.

I have also made it as a principle, that I am not going to write inot any other forum except this devoted to us non-catholics, and do not interfere in the inter-Catholic discussion, however esoteric the titles of the threads might sound.

I am not here converting Catholics, although I of course let my Denomination be known and try to explain our standpoint.

Most of the responses I have got have been very friendly and respectful, although some of the Catholics who write here seem to think that the way to Christian Unity should start with my personal Conversion;)
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Thank you for stopping by and giving your take.
 
Hello,

I am here because I am interested in Catholicism., I intend to become a Catholic so enjoy learning about the faith.

Heather
 
aidanbradypop said:
I am wondering what brings non Catholics to a website about Catholicism? This question is basically for non Catholics. Are you here to convert us Catholics? Are you here to find out more about the Catholic Church? Are you here to simply talk theology with other Christians?

What is your reasons for stopping by? I am very interested in knowing people’s reasons for coming here.
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I don’t remember now how I learned about this site, but I do remember that I was between churches at the time–the Lutheran church I had been a member of suffered a split due to internal conflict, and I left along with the pastor whom I supported (and he became a teacher at a local seminary rather than pastor another church). I took the opportunity to visit for extended periods (six months or more) several different churches, such as Catholic, Orthodox, Methodist, and Anglican, and I had already had experience either as a child or early adulthood with Presbyterian, Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Dutch Reformed, and Mormon churches.

What I’ve enjoyed about this site is the variety of questions and church traditions that come up. My purpose in being here is what the sticky on “important forum information” says this forum is for: to explore the history and beliefs of non-Catholic and non-Christian faiths, and dialogue with their adherents. I am certainly not interested in converting Catholics nor in being converted myself (since joining this forum, I became a member of a conservative Anglican church). As another sticky says, “If your purpose in posting on the NCR forum is to proselytize, your account will be closed.”

So the last of your reasons fits me pretty well; I’m just here to talk theology with other Christians.
 
jrtrent said:
I don’t remember now how I learned about this site, but I do remember that I was between churches at the time–the Lutheran church I had been a member of suffered a split due to internal conflict, and I left along with the pastor whom I supported (and he became a teacher at a local seminary rather than pastor another church). I took the opportunity to visit for extended periods (six months or more) several different churches, such as Catholic, Orthodox, Methodist, and Anglican, and I had already had experience either as a child or early adulthood with Presbyterian, Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Dutch Reformed, and Mormon churches.

What I’ve enjoyed about this site is the variety of questions and church traditions that come up. My purpose in being here is what the sticky on “important forum information” says this forum is for: to explore the history and beliefs of non-Catholic and non-Christian faiths, and dialogue with their adherents. I am certainly not interested in converting Catholics nor in being converted myself (since joining this forum, I became a member of a conservative Anglican church). As another sticky says, “If your purpose in posting on the NCR forum is to proselytize, your account will be closed.”

So the last of your reasons fits me pretty well; I’m just here to talk theology with other Christians.
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Thanks! Glad you are here!
 
alice24 said:
Hello 🙂

I was born into a mixed ethnic/ mixed religious family ( mother catholic, father close to zoroastrian religion), my main contacts with church in my childhood were catholic. Now my husband is greek- orthodox.

I live in germany, the church communities are empty here, just a few old people still see the church as an important part of their every-day life. The catholic church isn´t really catholic anymore here, protestant denomination is dominant and if you visit a catholic mass you feel as in a protestant worship. I feel very sad for this. The internet gives me the opportunity to feel closer to other peope around the world who see religion as an important part of their life, too.

Greetings,
Alice
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I heard that about Germany and most of Europe. It is said that many people as if they do not need God and can go at it alone. I am thankful you are still faithful and I send many prayers your way! Thanks for sharing:thumbsup:
 
Heather777 said:
Hello,

I am here because I am interested in Catholicism., I intend to become a Catholic so enjoy learning about the faith.

Heather
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Hi Heather! Thanks for sharing! I am full of joy that you are looking at the Catholic faith! I pray your journey to Christ’s Church will be very rewarding and I wish you all the best! Thanks for sharing with us!
 
aidanbradypop said:
I am wondering what brings non Catholics to a website about Catholicism? This question is basically for non Catholics. Are you here to convert us Catholics?
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Yeah…that’s kind of forbidden in the forum rules. Lots of us non Catholics come here to talk faith, learn from one another, and combat fallicies and mis-conceptions that are had. The Catholics here do a great job of explaining the fallicies and mis-conceptions that the Non-Catholics have about the CC. I myself have learned much here.
 
I found this website after I had decided to convert. I don’t know many Catholics. I grew up in the Bible Belt and there is one Catholic Church in the whole county. The only Catholics I ever met were my mother’s mother’s family ( they live 1000 miles from me) and a few sorority sisters in college. This website makes me feel like I’m not alone.
 
I am here to discuss Christianity with my adelphoi from another Christian tradition.

I am not here to convert or be converted (I am already a Christian, and so are the Catholics here), but to exchange ideas with other Christians.

As to how I got here, I was invited by a Catholic poster on another Christian site I frequent.
 
batman1973 said:
Yeah…that’s kind of forbidden in the forum rules. Lots of us non Catholics come here to talk faith, learn from one another, and combat fallicies and mis-conceptions that are had. The Catholics here do a great job of explaining the fallicies and mis-conceptions that the Non-Catholics have about the CC. I myself have learned much here.
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The CCC is great for answering questions as well. Thanks for sharing!
 
KendraDZ1902 said:
I found this website after I had decided to convert. I don’t know many Catholics. I grew up in the Bible Belt and there is one Catholic Church in the whole county. The only Catholics I ever met were my mother’s mother’s family ( they live 1000 miles from me) and a few sorority sisters in college. This website makes me feel like I’m not alone.
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I also grew up in the bible belt. There was one catholic church in my town and many people pray for the Catholics when they drove by it lol. I’m excited that you are in RCIA! Thanks for sharing
Izdaari said:
I am here to discuss Christianity with my adelphoi from another Christian tradition.

I am not here to convert or be converted (I am already a Christian, and so are the Catholics here), but to exchange ideas with other Christians.

As to how I got here, I was invited by a Catholic poster on another Christian site I frequent.
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Nice to have you here! Thank you for sharing and trying to find common ground to unit rather than divide!
 
When I first came here, I was not Catholic, but was studying the Catholic Faith. I came here to learn and to see the debates against the Catholic Church and see the responses.
 
As a former Catholic I came here to ask a question regarding how the Catholic Church viewed my status officially. After a while I received an answer. I’ve hung around mainly out of curiosity.
 
My (formerly RC, now ROCOR) husband suggested I stop by & read, back when he was RC. When I have time, I still enjoy the feisty discussions on the family boards and the current events areas! Some very nice (and interesting!) people!
 
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