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Conversion To Catholicism

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Q: I'm considering becoming a Catholic. What do you think?

A: I strongly advise intelligent inquirers to consult non Catholic, independent
sources of information about the religion of Roman Catholicism. In spiritual
matters pertaining to heaven and hell; one cannot be too cautious
considering the potentially grave consequences for choosing unwisely.

Q: What's wrong with attending the Church's RCIA classes?

A: The Church's conduct, past and present, has easily demonstrated that it
cannot be trusted to be honest about itself. Seeking the truth about
Catholicism from the Church is about as reliable as seeking the truth about
North Korea from Kim Jong Un.

The paragraph below; from the official catechism of the Catholic Church;
acknowledges everyone's rights and freedoms in regard to selecting a
religion of their own personal choice.

CCC 1782 . . Man has the right to act in conscience, and in freedom, so as
personally to make moral decisions. He must not be forced to act contrary to
his conscience. Nor must he be prevented from acting according to his
conscience, especially in religious matters.

However, be aware that once you join the Catholic Church, you will be
relinquishing those rights.

You will be placed under the jurisdiction of Rome, which is a theocratic form
of government with Christ supposedly at its head; and you will be expected
to fully comply with everything in the Catechism, plus all of Rome's
traditions, and every Bull, every Holy Day of Obligation, every Encyclical plus
all of the Sermon On The Mount and everything taught in the epistles of
Paul, Peter, James, Jude, and John; along with every ruling of Rome's
Church Councils including Nicaea 1 & 2, Constantinople 1 & 2 & 3, Ephesus,
Chalcedon, Lateran 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5, Lyons 1 & 2, Vienne, Constance,
Florence, Trent, and Vaticans 1 & 2.

In addition, you will not be permitted to either interpret, or apply, the Holy
Bible's teachings sans hierarchy oversight.

CCC 85 . .The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God,
whether in its written form or in the form of Tradition, has been entrusted to
the living teaching office of the Church alone. Its authority in this matter is
exercised in the name of Jesus Christ." This means that the task of
interpretation has been entrusted to the bishops in communion with the
successor of Peter, the Bishop of Rome.

Rome will have the final say in all matters pertaining to your faith and
practices.

†. Matt 16:19 . .And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven:
and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Dissidents merit punishment; even to the extent of excommunication.

†. Matt 18:17 . . If he refuses to listen even to the Church, treat him as you
would a pagan or one who collaborates with the enemy.

If a candidate for Roman Catholic membership is unsure that they can fully
comply with all that the Church demands, and all that the Church teaches
and stands for; then they might want to consider looking for a version of
Christianity that's a bit more accommodating: like maybe Christ's version.

†. Matt 11:28-30 . . Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek
and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is
easy, and my burden light.

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Re: Conversion To Catholicism

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Q: I'm considering becoming a Catholic. What do you think?

A: I strongly advise intelligent inquirers to consult non Catholic, independent
sources of information

This is extremely funny. I laughed out loud at parts since the idea of Catholicism here is taken from the tongue of Torquemada. Catholics across the world have one head, two arms and two legs, read books, eat well enough and think.

If anyone is thinking of becoming a Protestant, remember what the intelligent James Joyce said when his mother asked if he was becoming a Protestant:
I may have lost my faith, mum, but not my senses.... or words to that effect.

But what lovely humour! Do you have any more funny stories?

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