Protestantism

» Brother_Jones - Finding the starting point.

I grew up in a small Texas town where Catholics were sorta timid and they were few, and they didn't seem to amount to much in the way of being Texan.... They didn't talk about their religion, which is odd in Texas. And when they said something about it, they seemed a little confused about a starting point to discuss. I think most of us felt down in our bones that the little church and its little strange ways would disappear in a decade.
I noticed the other day that another poster remarked that she had some interest in the subject, but this site didn't really scratch the itch. So I thought we might pool our minds and resources about such a thing as Catholicism.
I had my first serious look at a Catholic when I was in my twenties at bible college when a class activity sent me over to watch a service. Then I was given all kinds of reading material from Augustine to Pascal to discover that some of the guys were actually believers. lol.
I do have a few questions for consideration. I have always wondered about their prayers. How is a person taught to pray and is there some kind of scorecard of the many saints and Jesus' family members to pray through. I would like to discuss this in a friendly, meaningful thread. I'm still under the influence of pepto bismo, but good luck to all participants.
i am just an oldtimer for the Lord.

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» pink101 - Texas

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Texas sure is a strange place.
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A little look see into its history is helpful.
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» Migisi - Finding the starting point.

In response to Finding the starting point. posted by Brother_Jones:

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...another poster remarked that she had some interest in the subject, but this site didn't really scratch the itch.
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Maybe you and the other poster can get your answers here. Good luck.
http://catholicism.suite101.com/

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» Brother_Jones - Finding the starting point.

In response to Finding the starting point. posted by Migisi:

can get your answers here. Good luck.

Well, moving on.

I did report a few years back that a very interesting thing was happening in Evangelical circles and colleges. There has been a movement toward Catholicism and other high church groups by especially young evangelicals. Those who identify themselves as being part of the Emergent Church and Postmodernists are leaving more conservative fellowships. Their education may be playing a significant role in deciding to attend churches that have plenty of room for Evolutionists and Universalists. But the idea on the street seems to be that they are choosing these churches for the impact of the rituals, reverence, and even the idea of a pronounced mysticism. They are drawn to the quiet assemblies with candles lit and robed men who bring a certain ambience to the idea of worship.

I am going to be listening and watching to see what impact this is having on some of my own family members and those who write articles. At some point, children raised in Protestant churches who have joined this movement will have an impact for better or worse.

i am just an oldtimer for the Lord.

-- posted by Brother_Jones

» pink101 - The Starting Point.

In response to Finding the starting point. posted by Brother_Jones:
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Start here:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism
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» Brother_Jones - The Starting Point.

In response to The Starting Point. posted by pink101:

I appreciate your suggestion but I think I will use my previous post as the starting point to see if there is any discussion about how Catholicism could be important to the current group of young Protestants who are converting over.

i am just an oldtimer for the Lord.

-- posted by Brother_Jones

» pink101 - Major Reason For Cross Overs

In response to The Starting Point. posted by Brother_Jones:
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I believe the major reason for cross overs from Protestantism to Catholocism is the idea of being CHURCHED if you know what that means.
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As long as you have to be a CHURCHED person to claim you are a follower of Jesus, you might as well belong to the Roman Catholic Church which is the mother of all organized churches.
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Dumb Protestants just can't get it figured out.
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Or should I have used a stronger word than dumb?
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-- posted by pink101

» Brother_Jones - Major Reason For Cross Overs

In response to Major Reason For Cross Overs posted by pink101:

I believe the major reason for cross overs from Protestantism to Catholocism is the idea of being CHURCHED if you know what that means.

That may account for the ones who hit the testimony trail and they spend their evenings repenting of being Protestants. They are mostly the folks who are in my age bracket to yours.

Dumb Protestants just can't get it figured out.

They aren't dumb. That is for sure. Maybe I should have called attention to some very important articles written these past few years about how the best and brightest are going to Eastern Orthodox, Episcopal, and Catholic directions because they want the spirituality they see in those faiths. I think part of it is a generational thing that would be difficult for you to imagine. The other part is just common sense that you may not be in tune with what church leaders, especially the young are thinking and doing. My goodness! In these threads one would would imagine that the Televangelists are the church leaders. And that is pretty dumb, imo.

God is always teaching us about ourselves. We can't just write off a whole group of people just because they worship differently. I think a big reason that conservative Protestant churches are losing some of their flock is precisely because they often do not emphasize the meaningful expressions of worship often found in the High Church setting.

Does that make any sense to a seasoned soldier like you?

i am just an oldtimer for the Lord.

-- posted by Brother_Jones