ITT We Discuss Theology

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Anyway, another interesting thing is that many Catholics who convert (that I know of at least) usually don't convert to a Protestant denomination.

Purely anecdotal, but there are more than a few former Catholics in our congregation -- including one of the ministers. In an odd sort of way, I've always thought of Reformed Christianity/Presbyterianism as the most "Jewish" of the strands of Christianity.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Purely anecdotal, but there are more than a few former Catholics in our congregation -- including one of the ministers. In an odd sort of way, I've always thought of Reformed Christianity/Presbyterianism as the most "Jewish" of the strands of Christianity.

LOL - I just KNEW people were going to tell me about all the Catholic converts they know! I think a big reason I don't know any is because on Long Island Protestantism is definitely in the minority already. Everyone you know is Catholic, Jewish, or Eastern Orthodox - I could count the Protestant friends I had as a child on one hand. This obviously colors my experience with the issue.

@deepimpact and KSUviolet, call me crazy but I think Jesus would want me to give a hungry man a sandwich. I think good work like that shows people Jesus, and makes a bigger impact than talking their ear off ever could.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

@deepimpact and KSUviolet, call me crazy but I think Jesus would want me to give a hungry man a sandwich. I think good work like that shows people Jesus, and makes a bigger impact than talking their ear off ever could.

Not to mention that people usually don't CARE whether there's a God and what He's all about when their basic human needs aren't being met.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

@deepimpact and KSUviolet, call me crazy but I think Jesus would want me to give a hungry man a sandwich. I think good work like that shows people Jesus, and makes a bigger impact than talking their ear off ever could.

I completely agree. I've said this before and was met with odd stares by some fellow church members. Go figure.