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A truth that must not be forgotten |
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I like how you say "All other so-called 'Christian' denominations have their origins in the rejection of one or more of the Catholic Church's divinely taught truths." We need to keep reminding others of this, especially the ecumeniacs |
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Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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ID: 121460CH | |
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Reaching Protestants |
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Question for Protestants |
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To get the bible-loving Protestants thinking, ask them if their 'church' was the true church, why wasn't it their 'church' that first presented the bible to the world and determined its content? |
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Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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ID: 121459CH | |
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Bringing Someone Back To The Church |
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healing power of confession |
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gently try to get your fallen away dear ones to go to confession. direct them to a good, holy priest and perhaps encourage them to make a general confession if they have been away for a long time. they may be hungering for forgiveness, but think it is out of reach given their many sins. let them know that God's merciful forgiveness is readily available for them. |
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Reported Source: Personal Experience
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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ID: 121458CH | |
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Tips For Apologists |
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Seek conversion or it might not happen |
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If every Catholic sought the conversion of those they love, many more would be converted. We have to do our part. Don't be afraid to bring up the matter. Nothing is more important in the long run. |
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Reported Source: Personal Experience
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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ID: 121455CH | |
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Tips For Apologists |
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Save the term Christian for Catholics |
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Catholicism is the only true Christianity, whereas Protestantism is a distortion of Christianity -- a counterfeit Christianity. Don't call Protestants Christians... call them Protest-ants since they Protest the true faith revealed by Christ |
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Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
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ID: 121452CH | |
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Tips For Apologists |
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Point out inconsistencies in Protestantism |
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There are many inconsistencies in the Protestantism that you can question a Protestant about, like how they can work out their salvation in fear and trembling - like the bible says to do - if they already (supposedly) saved. We Catholics are used to being questioned, but Protestants may not be. And the true Catholic faith has the answers, whereas the false Protestant religion does not have the answers. |
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Reported Source: My Own Idea
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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ID: 121449CH | |
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Conversion Tips |
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Patience is the key |
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Patience is the key in bringng friends or loved ones to (or back) to the Catholic Church. First impressions are important, but overall we need to put forth a good and patient attutide without compromising the tenents of the Faith. Let them see Christ's love in you. It will probably take many encounters. You will likely face some strong resistance. Many will try to divert your attention to their false beliefs. Don't be fooled. |
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Reported Source: My Own Idea
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic (Traditional)
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ID: 121448CH | |
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Do's & Don'ts |
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Scripture references |
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Protestants will usually bring up Scripture in their arguments. A good Catholic apologist will know some of their basic arguments and be able to point to Scripture which proves the Catholic teaching. Carry a sheet with Scripture references if you can't memorize them. [Note from MCS: There is a free flier on this site you can print - see red link on top of this page |
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Reported Source: Personal Experience
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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ID: 121445CH | |
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Tips For Apologists |
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Be ready with pithy comments |
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If you've ever thought of the perfect thing to say minutes after a Protestant has left the vicinity, you'll know the importance of having some pithy comments at the tip of your tongue. And write them down for later (trust me, you'll eventually forget them no matter how great they are). Sometimes re-quoting the other person will do, like if they accuse Catholics of worshipping statues you could say that if Catholics worshiped statues they would be idolaters. |
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Reported Source: My Own Idea
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
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Tips For Apologists |
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Preparation is the key to making headway |
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Keep an index card or two with some important scripture or apologetics that you can use to help remember key points you want to make when talking to a non-Catholic. I keep a business card size "cheat sheet" with important quotes so that I'm always prepared if I get the opportunity to talk to any non-Catholic. |
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Reported Source: My Own Idea
Submitter's Reported Catholic Affiliation:
Roman Catholic (Traditional)
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