I haven’t really talked to my parents much about my conversion, but we had recently let them know that I will be baptized on Easter Sunday. My mother called me last Saturday and asked me why I’d picked the church we did. I told her it was a long answer. I’d have pointed her at this blog, except that I’ve made too many disparaging comments about my family here (one of the biggest reasons I post anonymously). I should’ve just told her that there was no way in hell I’d be caught dead at my brother’s church. It’s not really an explanation, but at least it’s true.
I was raised as a Methodist and found it to be nearly useless. Likewise, I found atheism and agnosticism to be unsatisfying.
I’ve come to believe over time that more defined religion is generally beneficial.
I believe Christianity to be both the most advanced and most beneficial major religion in the world today.
I have a lot of issues with some flavors of Christianity.
The Catholic church doesn’t suffer from most of these issues.
The Catholic church has other aspects that I see as good both for myself and for society.
I do still have issues with the church, and probably always will.
Nevertheless, I find it to be the best place to raise my children and strengthen my family against the storm of the modern world.
As I’ve noted elsewhere, in no way is this series an attempt to convert anybody. I’m not out to change anybody’s mind or win anybody’s approval. It is merely my story. Read it or don’t. Like it or don’t. Agree with it or don’t. Argue with it or don’t (I actually like those who do; reasoned argument is how I learn new things). It should be pretty clear by now that my conversion to Catholicism is largely for practical rather than theological reasons. Do I have huge amazing reservoirs of faith? No. I have issues with a lot of things. The Catholic God, though, will forgive me for that, even if He doesn’t approve. It is His nature.
The Whole Series
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 1
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 2
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 3
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 4
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 5
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 6
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism Part 7
My Long and Winding Road to Catholicism – Conclusion and Summary
