Hundreds of Protestant Clergy Converting to Catholicism. Why?

[Gary51]

For a salary raise?

Plus big fat cigars, whisky and nice accommodation.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

This type of cynicism is poisonous to the soul. The measure used in judgement shall be applied, and "every careless word judged."

2 Timothy 4:1 Thru-witnessing then I, before the God and the Lord Jesus Christ, of the one-being-about/mellontoV <3195> (5723) to be judging/krinein <2919> (5721) living and dead, according as the appearance/manifestation/epifaneian <2015> of Him and the Kingdom of Him

Reve 14:7 saying in great sound/voice "be being fearful! of the God, and be Ye giving! to Him glory, that came/hlqen <2064> (5627) the Hour of His judging/krisewV <2920> and worship Ye! to the One-making the heaven and the land and sea and springs of waters.

 

[Gary51]

This type of cynicism is poisonous to the soul. The measure used in judgement shall be applied, and "every careless word judged."

There goes that sense of humour again!

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

There goes that sense of humour again!

And why I like the Orthodox denomination so much

 

[Strong in Him]

There were lots of stories of clergy going to the Catholic church when the C of E decided to ordain women.

I don't know if protestant clergy can become Catholic priests straight away, or at all, or if they would need more training. If not, they are effectively saying "we want to give up our jobs", which would be strange because they might as well just resign as vicars and stay in the C of E.
If protestant clergy are welcomed into the Catholic church as priests, then presumably those who are married will be allowed to remain so. Which means, surely, that before too long you're going to have a two-tiered system in the Catholic church - men who've renounced marriage and a family to become priests, and those who have both because they were protestants.

Could be awkward.

 

[JohnDeereFan]

Hear their stories here:

http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/seriessearchprog.asp?seriesID=-6892289&T1=journey+home

There are also Catholics who convert to Christianity and Protestants and Catholics who walk away from their respective religions to pursue no religion in particular.

What's your point? That we should join Catholicism just because somebody else did it?

Thanks, but I'll pass.

Frankly, I say "good riddance" to them. You're welcome to them.

 

[Tu Es Petrus]

There are also Catholics who convert to Christianity.....

Are you saying that Catholics are not Christians? I hope not.

Many people switch faiths for personal reasons: Their spouse is a different faith, maybe they had a bad experience, or whatever. I discount those conversions.

But protestant clergymen are usually "Bible Only" types, and when they become Catholics, they do so on scriptural grounds. And there are waves of them entering the Church.

You should watch "The Journey Home."
http://www.ewtn.com/journeyhome/index.asp

A different convert is featured every week.

http://www.ewtn.com/journeyhome/index.asp

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Originally Posted by JohnDeereFan There are also Catholics who convert to Christianity.....

Are you saying that Catholics are not Christians? I hope not

I knew that was coming

 

[JohnDeereFan]

Are you saying that Catholics are not Christians? I hope not.

I'm not allowed to say that here.

But protestant clergymen are usually "Bible Only" types, and when they become Catholics, they do so on scriptural grounds. And there are waves of them entering the Church.

I see. So then, any other time, you put us down for our reliance on the Bible, but when an apostate uses the Bible to go to Catholicism, then you see merit in it?

You should watch "The Journey Home."
http://www.ewtn.com/journeyhome/index.asp

I don't allow that station in my home.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

You should watch "The Journey Home."
http://www.ewtn.com/journeyhome/index.asp

I don't allow that station in my home.

http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=6908238&page=2&highlight=home
Catholics Come Home

http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=7253133&page=2&highlight=home
Catholics Come Home

http://www.catholicscomehome.org/

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[Tu Es Petrus]

I'm not allowed to say that here.



I see. So then, any other time, you put us down for our reliance on the Bible, but when an apostate uses the Bible to go to Catholicism, then you see merit in it?



I don't allow that station in my home.

You know, most reputable theologians read the works of all sort of authors, regardless of their background. A good theologian will read the works of some of the famous Rabbinical writers, read protestant, Orthodox, and Catholic writers, plus some early Christians like a Augustine. They may even take the time to read the Koran to broaden their knowledge of what Muslims believe. They probably study a little philosophy too - perhaps read a litle Plato or Aristotle which can help a person's critical thinking. The philosophies are a good grounding to have

People with your attitude are basically close-minded. You develop a myopia because you close your eyes to whatever truths may be available from other great writers. That type of attitude breads fundamentalism, and, ultimately, error. Its the intellectual equivalent of "in-breeding".



BTW: Be careful with that word "apostate"

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

People with your attitude are basically close-minded. You develop a myopia because you close your eyes to whatever truths may be available from other great writers. That type of attitude breads fundamentalism, and, ultimately, error. Its the intellectual equivalent of "in-breeding".

You aren't implying that Rome and the Papacy are free from error are ya?

http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=6870602
Roman church errors and inventions

 

[Tu Es Petrus]

You aren't implying that Rome and the Papacy are free from error are ya?...

I don't have to "imply" it, I say it:
Catholic Dogma is free of error

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

I don't have to "imply" it, I say it:
Catholic Dogma is free of error

If YOU say so...

 

[Joachim]

I'm not allowed to say that here.



I see. So then, any other time, you put us down for our reliance on the Bible, but when an apostate uses the Bible to go to Catholicism, then you see merit in it?



I don't allow that station in my home.

An apostate is someone who abandons their religion entirely. A person who coverts from Protestantism to Catholicism is still a Christian and therefore cannot be an apostate.

 

[JohnDeereFan]

An apostate is someone who abandons their religion entirely. A person who coverts from Protestantism to Catholicism is still a Christian and therefore cannot be an apostate.

I disagree.

 

[JohnDeereFan]

I don't have to "imply" it, I say it:
Catholic Dogma is free of error

Yeah, Catholic dogma is free or error like Andy Reid is free of fat.

 

[JohnDeereFan]

You know, most reputable theologians read the works of all sort of authors, regardless of their background.

As a theologian, I do study other beliefs.

However, as a father and spiritual head of my household, I also have an obligation not to expose my family to heresy.

People with your attitude are basically close-minded.

Well, I'm sorry that you believe that following the Bible is closed mided, but I'm still going to follow it.

That type of attitude breads fundamentalism, and, ultimately, error.

Thanks for the blessing.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Yeah, Catholic dogma is free or error like Andy Reid is free of fat.

Just bloated with too many doctrines and dogmas

 

[Joachim]

I disagree.

Why would someone who coverted from a Protestant faith to a Catholic faith be an apostate?