What Made You Switch??

[rmcmullan]

Well I used to be Catholic. I was raised in a good Catholic home and went to Catholic schools until I was in high school. And I wasn’t alienated from the church or anything, I rather liked it. I went to Mass every Sunday. When I was 15, I had a summer job and there was a guy there who was going through the Mormon discussions. We were friends and he seemed very enthused. When he told me about the Book of Mormon I was very surprised. I had never heard about Jesus visiting America and that seemed like a pretty significant event that bore checking out. Even if it wasn’t true, if there was even a chance, I ought to at least hear this story out I thought.

My friend and I met with the missionaries a few time and I was blown away at all the Mormon teachings which just seemed to make a whole lot more sense than what the Catholic teachings were. Overall they were much the same but where they were different really made a lot of sense to me. They just rang true. I felt like the scales were falling off my eyes.

My parents did not approve of this naturally but after I left college I read the Book of Mormon, prayed to know if was true and received a sign. Just another boring, by the book type of conversion a lot of Mormons experience.

I think the fine Christian education the Catholic church provided was great but that I was “graduating” into Mormonism. I still feel that way. I still think the Pope rocks. But I’m Mormon because I believe it from the core of my spirit. SO what can I do?

 

[angierabbit2012]

Well I used to be Catholic. I was raised in a good Catholic home and went to Catholic schools until I was in high school. And I wasn’t alienated from the church or anything, I rather liked it. I went to Mass every Sunday. When I was 15, I had a summer job and there was a guy there who was going through the Mormon discussions. We were friends and he seemed very enthused. When he told me about the Book of Mormon I was very surprised. I had never heard about Jesus visiting America and that seemed like a pretty significant event that bore checking out. Even if it wasn’t true, if there was even a chance, I ought to at least hear this story out I thought.

My friend and I met with the missionaries a few time and I was blown away at all the Mormon teachings which just seemed to make a whole lot more sense than what the Catholic teachings were. Overall they were much the same but where they were different really made a lot of sense to me. They just rang true. I felt like the scales were falling off my eyes.

My parents did not approve of this naturally but after I left college I read the Book of Mormon, prayed to know if was true and received a sign. Just another boring, by the book type of conversion a lot of Mormons experience.

I think the fine Christian education the Catholic church provided was great but that I was “graduating” into Mormonism. I still feel that way. I still think the Pope rocks. But I’m Mormon because I believe it from the core of my spirit. SO what can I do?

I don’t know anything about anything and I mean no disrespect, but don’t Mormons believe that they will receive their own planet and become “godlike” beings when they die?

 

[Miriam1947]

Thanks

for

the

tip!!

I’ll remember next time!!!

God bless you!

And God bless you. Welcome home! Thank you for sharing your story.

The Journey Home is one of my favorite shows on EWTN.

 

[angierabbit2012]

And God bless you. Welcome home! Thank you for sharing your story.

The Journey Home is one of my favorite shows on EWTN.

God bless you too… and thanks!

 

[rmcmullan]

I don’t know anything about anything and I mean no disrespect, but don’t Mormons believe that they will receive their own planet and become “godlike” beings when they die?

Who is to say you don’t? Not the Pope. So far as I know, he’s never refuted that.

I mean no disrespect but that sounds like a pre-programmed sort of question that lacks sincerity. Hopefully you didn’t pick that up here.

 

[angierabbit2012]

Who is to say you don’t? Not the Pope. So far as I know, he’s never refuted that.

I mean no disrespect but that sounds like a pre-programmed sort of question that lacks sincerity. Hopefully you didn’t pick that up here.

I’m sorry but I don’t understand what you mean!!!

I don’t know what a “pre-programmed” sort of question is but I assure you I meant NO disrespect to you or anyone else!

I was just simply asking an honest question from the FIRST Mormon that I’ve EVER encountered!

I live in a VERY small rural town and I have been around mostly Baptists and Methodists my ENTIRE life!! I only recently became Catholic and I realize that I have a LOT to learn!

As for your comment “Hopefully you didn’t pick that up here”, I did NOT! I’ve only been on here for 2 days and for the most part, the comments that I’ve read have been pretty positive!

I don’t know how the Pope feels or what he believes about Mormons and I wouldn’t disrespect him by venturing a guess or presuming to know what he might say on the subject.

I however, can ONLY base my beliefs on what I’ve learned in the Church and through Scripture…I’ve NEVER seen or heard ANYTHING about me becoming a god when I die!

I have however, read in the Good Book that we will worship the Father in one accord! There is also a few references to streets of gold and gates of pearl. I never read ANYTHING about my own planet!!!

It’s just my opinion of course, but I believe that if GOD loved us enough to work out our salvation so that we could come back to Him, that He would most likely want us to stay with Him when we get there; NOT fly off to some other planet where we can be our own god.

I think the Lord said it best when He told His disciples, “In My Father’s House are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you that where I am, there you may be also.”

Sure does sound like He plans on keeping us around when we make our way back to His Presence!

GOD bless!!

 

[lutherlic]

I don’t know anything about anything and I mean no disrespect, but don’t Mormons believe that they will receive their own planet and become “godlike” beings when they die?

Who is to say you don’t? Not the Pope. So far as I know, he’s never refuted that.

I mean no disrespect but that sounds like a pre-programmed sort of question that lacks sincerity. Hopefully you didn’t pick that up here.

Mary Kochan recently wrote a fairly detailed article comparing Mormonism and Christian beliefs for Catholic Lane. There are quite a few significant differences. The article: Is Mormonism a Christian Denomination?

I would be particularly interested in your comments McMullan.

 

[angierabbit2012]

Mary Kochan recently wrote a fairly detailed article comparing Mormonism and Christian beliefs for Catholic Lane. There are quite a few significant differences. The article: Is Mormonism a Christian Denomination?

I would be particularly interested in your comments McMullan.

NICE BLOG!!

I LOVE reading other conversion stories!

Have a BLESSED day!

 

[angierabbit2012]

NICE BLOG!!

I LOVE reading other conversion stories!

Have a BLESSED day!

I went to the MORMON/CHRISTIAN comparisons that you cited and all I can say is WOW!!!

I have never actually conversed with a Mormon before, as I stated in my post, so I actually didn’t know what they believe. (I had only heard comments from other people).

Thank you! That was some VERY illuminating reading!

 

[rmcmullan]

You don’t go to Catholic antogonists to learn about Catholcism and you shouldn’t go to Mormon critics to learn about Mormons. The missionaries are friendly and would be happy to talk to you. I’m sure there’s some wherever you are. They’re trained and consecrated. I have a son on a mission and one waiting for a call. I recommend starting there.

The thing I can’t understand is when you hear that Christ came to America after his resurrection, that there’s a new book of scripture, another testament of Jesus Christ, why it is so often rejected out of hand without any serious consideration. That’s such an outrageous and refreshing claim, ought it not bear looking into? I know for some people, they’ve already made up their mind and it’s a point of honor to stay true to what they believe in. But for some I think it’s just a matter of disbelief. Disbelief of spiritual things. A form of idolatry. People prefer their gods to be like the dumb idols and not make any demands of them. They’d rather project their own beliefs onto God than try to understand Him. But hey, I digress and could be totally wrong.

 

[pablope]

The thing I can’t understand is when you hear that Christ came to America after his resurrection, that there’s a new book of scripture, another testament of Jesus Christ, why it is so often rejected out of hand without any serious consideration. That’s such an outrageous and refreshing claim, ought it not bear looking into? But hey, I digress and could be totally wrong.

But there have been numerous studies, investigations, and what not, by Mormons, by former mormons…which disprove the BOM and Jesus coming to America.

Here is on such video…youtube.com/watch?v=G1mFdO1wB08

And the Book of Abraham…do you think it plausible for Abraham to have taught the Pharaoh of Egypt astrology, when there was no astrological school during the time of Abraham, and Abraham did not even go to school?

 

[Stephen168]

You don’t go to Catholic antogonists to learn about Catholcism and you shouldn’t go to Mormon critics to learn about Mormons.

This is a common Mormon statement but they never include a rebuttal of anything specific contained in the site to demonstrate is was in fact false information. I believe is it because they never actual read the linked article.

The thing I can’t understand is when you hear that Christ came to America after his resurrection, that there’s a new book of scripture, another testament of Jesus Christ, why it is so often rejected out of hand without any serious consideration. That’s such an outrageous and refreshing claim, ought it not bear looking into?

I first heard this claim in the 1970’s. I rejected it because scientist had already shown the Book of Mormon could not be true. As a Catholic I believe faith and science never conflict.

I know for some people, they’ve already made up their mind and it’s a point of honor to stay true to what they believe in. But for some I think it’s just a matter of disbelief. Disbelief of spiritual things. A form of idolatry.

I have a disbelief in scientific claims already proven to be false.

People prefer their gods to be like the dumb idols and not make any demands of them. They’d rather project their own beliefs onto God than try to understand Him. But hey, I digress and could be totally wrong.

I think you have explained the motivation of Joseph Smith and some Protestantism.

 

[GaryTaylor]

VERY illuminating reading!

Have you started reading the Saints? The Doctors of the Church especially? There you’ll find a wealth of Spiritual/Mystical, Philosophy, Theology and Psychology etc. From that point certain aspects may be just reading comprehension for ya, while other topics may seriously engage you. Not sure what will do it for you.

Everyone has their special interest.

Peace

 

[rmcmullan]

Mary Kochan recently wrote a fairly detailed article comparing Mormonism and Christian beliefs for Catholic Lane. There are quite a few significant differences. The article: Is Mormonism a Christian Denomination?

I would be particularly interested in your comments McMullan.

That link doesn’t do as good a job as even Wikipedia does. It sensationalizes all the differences and doesn’t really seem to understand the issues in much depth. It seems mostly to touch upon doctrinal points that would be easy to ridicule and only in enough depth to do so. Keep in mind that there are places who say the same thing about Catholics.

Take a look here for the Wikipedia entry on baptism. You’ll see a much more even handed comparison of the way it is practised. You can search Wikipedia on lots of different doctrinal points and you’ll see there is often a separate entry for the Mormon tradition.

Take prayer for example. The Catholic view is it is an act of obedience and devotion more so than the Protestant view that it is actual communication from God. Mormons are more Protestant in their understanding. I could go on. But the link you supplied wasn’t very useful.

 

[Annabelle_Marie]

I became Protestant from Catholic when I met my husband as I had not really learned as much about my faith from my dad when I went to live with him as a teenager.

Now I’m back to being Catholic…and my husband came with me. Why are we Catholic? True worship vs a sort of self centered worship at the protestant church we went to. The reverence and awe at communion drew us in. The Eucharist keeps us…as well as the sacraments. No where else we want to be and we wish we had done this years ago.

 

[angierabbit2012]

Have you started reading the Saints? The Doctors of the Church especially? There you’ll find a wealth of Spiritual/Mystical, Philosophy, Theology and Psychology etc. From that point certain aspects may be just reading comprehension for ya, while other topics may seriously engage you. Not sure what will do it for you.

Everyone has their special interest.

Peace

I have started studying the Saints and I have SEVERAL already that I am just crazy about!

Saint Therese, Mother Cabrini, Saint Pio and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to name a few. Right now I’m reading IMITATION OF MARY. It is a wonderful book to help instruct one who desires to learn from the Blessed Mother.

Being protestant for so long, and having NO teaching regarding the Blessed Mother, falling in love with Mary has been one of the greatest joys of my life. When I learned that Jesus gave Her to ME, to be my Mother too, I could hardly believe it!

I look forward to whatever our Lord has in store for me on this wonderful journey…I LOVE being Catholic!!

GOD bless you!

 

[angierabbit2012]

You don’t go to Catholic antogonists to learn about Catholcism and you shouldn’t go to Mormon critics to learn about Mormons. The missionaries are friendly and would be happy to talk to you. I’m sure there’s some wherever you are. They’re trained and consecrated. I have a son on a mission and one waiting for a call. I recommend starting there.

The thing I can’t understand is when you hear that Christ came to America after his resurrection, that there’s a new book of scripture, another testament of Jesus Christ, why it is so often rejected out of hand without any serious consideration. That’s such an outrageous and refreshing claim, ought it not bear looking into? I know for some people, they’ve already made up their mind and it’s a point of honor to stay true to what they believe in. But for some I think it’s just a matter of disbelief. Disbelief of spiritual things. A form of idolatry. People prefer their gods to be like the dumb idols and not make any demands of them. They’d rather project their own beliefs onto God than try to understand Him. But hey, I digress and could be totally wrong.

You are correct in your comment that one shouldn’t go to a non-catholic to learn of Catholic teachings and the same with Mormon teachings.

That is EXACTLY what I did!

I asked YOU if what I had heard about Mormon doctrine was true and you didn’t give me a real answer.

 

[rmcmullan]

Angierabbit2012, if you really want me to address what you said okay:

Having your own planet–I don’t know where you got that from. It sounds pretty fanciful. It’s a bit outlandish though and I didn’t really take you seriously asking such a question.

The other part of your question sounds like a misunderstanding of a real Mormon principle–eternal progression. You know how we’re all trying to be like Jesus? It says that such a thing is possible. I believe the Catholics have a similar belief, theophism or something like that, I always forget the exact name.

 

[jmcrae]

Angierabbit2012, if you really want me to address what you said okay:

Having your own planet–I don’t know where you got that from. It sounds pretty fanciful. It’s a bit outlandish though and I didn’t really take you seriously asking such a question.

This is a teaching of the Mormon faith about the afterlife, as told to us by door to door missionaries. My mother was into the Urantia Book at that time, and she was showing it to the Mormons. They then explained to her that something like the Urantia planets are real places (not the actual Urantia planets, but planets very much like them), and when we die, we will become their Gods. It was a very interesting conversation.

 

[angierabbit2012]

Angierabbit2012, if you really want me to address what you said okay:

Having your own planet–I don’t know where you got that from. It sounds pretty fanciful. It’s a bit outlandish though and I didn’t really take you seriously asking such a question.

The other part of your question sounds like a misunderstanding of a real Mormon principle–eternal progression. You know how we’re all trying to be like Jesus? It says that such a thing is possible. I believe the Catholics have a similar belief, theophism or something like that, I always forget the exact name.

:thumbsup:I had heard that comment from a missionary who worked with MORMONS in the foreign mission field.

The website that was posted by LutherLic also stated that Mormons believe this.

As for your comment that Catholics are trying to be like Jesus, you are 100% CORRECT!!

The difference is that we aren’t trying to be Lord as He is, we are trying to be HOLY as He is!!

Jesus taught us to be MEEK,and HUMBLE not PROUD!

It’s kind of like the televangelists who teach PROSPERITY doctrine. They believe that “ask and ye shall receive” means that our Heavenly Father is some kind of magic genie and all we have to do is ask “in faith” and we can have ANYTHING we want. That’s FALSE teaching.

We must ask EVERYTHING according to His Will. Sometimes His answer is “yes” and sometimes it’s “no.”

But the point is HE IS GOD and I am the CREATURE!!!
I am NOT and CAN NOT EVER be His equal!! Not in this life or the world to come!

John the Baptist said “He must INCREASE, while I must DECREASE.”
Jesus said that anyone who enters the Kingdom of Heaven MUST enter as a little child.
GOD is my Father…I am His child…it’s that simple!!!

He has prepared a place for me that where He is, there I may be also!!

You have the right to believe what you wish, just as I do.
God bless you!