KnightoftheRosary Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 If a protestant, unbeleiver, or alien came up and asked why you are Catholic, What would you say. peace and blessings -KOTR-
ardillacid Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 It would depend which it was. Alien: It is the religion founded by the Creator of all who wants us to be happy for all eternity. Protestant: Go to hell Unbeliever: This would take a while
Cam42 Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='KnightoftheRosary' date='Jun 13 2005, 11:22 PM']If a protestant, unbeleiver, or alien came up and asked why you are Catholic, What would you say. peace and blessings -KOTR- [right][snapback]611079[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Because it is the only way to salvation. There is no salvation outside the Church.
Don John of Austria Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='Cam42' date='Jun 13 2005, 11:34 PM']Because it is the only way to salvation. There is no salvation outside the Church. [right][snapback]611090[/snapback][/right] [/quote] yup!
inDEED Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Jun 13 2005, 09:54 PM']Eucharist baby!! The Eucharist!! [right][snapback]611112[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Now THAT'S a good one!
Paphnutius Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 This reminds me of a story that a seminarian told me. He was picking up his bishop from the airport and was driving back to the chancery (sp?) They had stopped to get a bite to eat and afterwards the bishop needed to visit the little cleric's room. As he was in there, a girl came up and started to speak with the seminarian. She found out that he was Catholic and asked this very same question. Well the bishop apparently overheard the seminarian fumble over his answer as he was washing his hands. When he came out, he walked up to the girl (and in a very dignified and profound voice) proclaimed, "because it is the one true faith." He then proceeded to walk to the car and wait for the seminarian. I will go with that answer.
Philippe Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='inDEED' date='Jun 13 2005, 09:39 PM']Hot chicks... [right][snapback]611095[/snapback][/right] [/quote] amen!
Old_Joe Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 Nice girls...excuse I mean women. Also, given some of the alternatives, I wouldn't have it any other way. Sometimes, the only thing that keeps me going is being able to go mass, confession, choir, friends, etc. Not to mention it's intellectually satisfying and emotionally engaging and can be very challenging. I only hope to grow stronger in the faith so that I can know and love God more and more.
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 I would have two very long answers...they would begin: "In the beginning..." and "We begin our profession of faith by saying: 'I believe' or 'We believe.' Before expounding the Church's faith, as confessed in the Creed..."
jiyoung Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 the sacraments. and everything else. the fullness of the faith...pure unadulterated and undiluted Christianity
Guest T-Bone Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='Paphnutius' date='Jun 13 2005, 11:19 PM']This reminds me of a story that a seminarian told me. He was picking up his bishop from the airport and was driving back to the chancery (sp?) They had stopped to get a bite to eat and afterwards the bishop needed to visit the little cleric's room. As he was in there, a girl came up and started to speak with the seminarian. She found out that he was Catholic and asked this very same question. Well the bishop apparently overheard the seminarian fumble over his answer as he was washing his hands. When he came out, he walked up to the girl (and in a very dignified and profound voice) proclaimed, [b]"because it is the one true faith."[/b] He then proceeded to walk to the car and wait for the seminarian. I will go with that answer. [right][snapback]611134[/snapback][/right] [/quote] That's what I was going to say!! (I thought myself into the Church)
Didacus Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='ardillacid' date='Jun 13 2005, 11:28 PM']It would depend which it was. Alien: It is the religion founded by the Creator of all who wants us to be happy for all eternity. Protestant: Go to hell Unbeliever: This would take a while [right][snapback]611083[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I had the same type of reply, though a little more polite for the protestants... Alien: Because it is the church founded by Christ, the faith that holds the seat of St-Peter. Because of all the christian faiths it is the original which held to it's truth, unwaveringly for thousands of years. Protestant: Because I'd rather believe in the faith rather than protest against it. After 450years+ of protesting I'd figured you'd get tired of that game, but nooooooo, it's part of your tradition to protest now. Think jesus will appreciate having to entertain protests in heaven? Atheist: Besause: THERE IS A GOD! And wether you like it or not, you'll meet Him someday - good luck with that.
Fides_et_Ratio Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 GK Chesterton has a good quote that I always use (well, I shorten it to "because it's True") but Chesterton's quote is something like "there are 10,000 reasons to answer the question why am I a Catholic, all amounting to one reason: because Catholicism is true." (that's not the EXACT quote, cuz I can't find it, but it's pretty close)
Dudette Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 [quote name='Cam42' date='Jun 14 2005, 01:34 AM']Because it is the only way to salvation. There is no salvation outside the Church. [right][snapback]611090[/snapback][/right] [/quote] yep and [quote]This reminds me of a story that a seminarian told me. He was picking up his bishop from the airport and was driving back to the chancery (sp?) They had stopped to get a bite to eat and afterwards the bishop needed to visit the little cleric's room. As he was in there, a girl came up and started to speak with the seminarian. She found out that he was Catholic and asked this very same question. Well the bishop apparently overheard the seminarian fumble over his answer as he was washing his hands. When he came out, he walked up to the girl (and in a very dignified and profound voice) proclaimed, "because it is the one true faith." He then proceeded to walk to the car and wait for the seminarian. I will go with that answer.[/quote] yep.
thessalonian Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 By the grace of God. It is impossible to find it on our own. But in particular because the Eucharist is the flesh and blood of Christ. Because the evidence, biblical and historical, confirms it.
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