Authentic Conversion

Veritas,

I am a convert who was woed by the easy beliveism of some Protestant denominations. But as I approached the Church and began to see it for what it was, I realized that the only way we can truly call Jesus, Lord, was to change the whole orientation of our lives. It was not something that happened when I was recievd into the Church. Iwas not something that happened because I was baptized; The conversion we are all called to is ongoing and never stops until the day we die. The word many theologians use is the word metanoia.

The continuous and progressive nature of our conversion requires struggle, sacrifice and surrender. For those who believe in the "one and done" salvation, can not accept progressive conversion. As a human, what person would undergo a life of struggle, sacrafice and surrender? Only those who have an eternal perspective and a true relationship with Christ can submit themselves to this. On the other hand those who believe in the "one and done" salvation can not comprehend this as a way of life. When hard times come and the sacrafice becomes more then they can bear, it is easy to give up and say "I have done enough, afterall I am already saved".

Can Protestants have an authentic conversion? Of course they can, but it will be in spite of the doctrine of thier denomination.

I've heard Alex Jones speak before. I think the talk I heard was entitled; "Can I get a Witness?". It was entertaining to say the least, but also insightful as well. He sure is a lively and humerous fellow. I think he was also at the Atlanta Diocese Eucharistic Congress a while ago.

Anyway, I think there is alot of truth in what he says. And being a former Pentacastol Pastor, he certainly has a unique persepctive on all this.

-Davide