ChristKnight Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 If anyone is interested, I wrote a post on my blog about my baptism and confirmation into the Lord's Church!http://cath2lds.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/the-baptism/
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 ChristKnight, just wanted to wish you well, as you continue on your spiritual journey.For a former member you have so much class...won't you come home sister?
Pahoran Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 If anyone is interested, I wrote a post on my blog about my baptism and confirmation into the Lord's Church!http://cath2lds.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/the-baptism/Congratulations, ChristKnight.The thought of being in the same church as me didn't put you off?Regards,Pahoran
blueadept Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks for blogging your experience CK. I've witnessed a couple of baptisms in the LDS church as well but I appreciate you sharing the experience.I wish you the best.
Kenngo1969 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Congrats...wish we could all come. We'll be there in spirit, won't we Pa Pa!!
3DOP Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Congratulations, ChristKnight.The thought of being in the same church as me didn't put you off?Regards,PahoranOh man...thank you for such a valuable apologetics tool Pahoran. That has to be a far greater problem than say...anything I know of. It is probably too late for CK, but I'll have to remember that one in future for any who might be teetering. 1
rpn Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 The angels are singing (and wouldn't be surprised if Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother and our Savior are too.)
stab-westward Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 We'll be there in spirit, won't we Pa Pa!! Aint that the truth!!!!
oMtonic Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 Congratulations, ChristKnight!I come from a German and Irish Catholic heritage, and I was Catholic for the first 20 years of my life. I am the only member of the Church in my family (not counting the gal I recently married). I had spiritual experiences before joining the Church--one of which I surely could not deny. Having been a member for over 5 years now, I can say that it was probably the best decision I have ever made.As you continually strive to become closer to God, you will be greatly blessed.
Avatar4321 Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Welcome to the fold Brother:)I studied myself into believing as well. Wasnt sure until i started studying and then it wasnt long after that the witness came. The information I kept finding made it more likely for me so it was easier to believe.
Biz Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Well, it's been a very long road, with much study and prayer, and for the past 2 weeks, I've been meeting with the missionaries (who were utterly surprised at how much I knew ). They actually asked me if I would like to be baptized at our first meeting, and I will be baptized on Saturday at 11am, here in NYC. Many people in the ward are fascinated by my story, coming from a very active Catholic background (Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Mass Coordinator, Catechist, Catholic theology and philosophy courses, etc), as well as my somewhat anti-Mormon ways in the past. While some critics claim that people study themselves out of the LDS Church, for me, I pretty much studied myself into it, in addition to simply asking God what to do, and receiving a witness of the Holy Ghost (that has gotten stronger more recently). I've pretty much read it all, from anti-Mormon books, articles, and websites, to pro-Mormon books, articles and websites. I've participated on this forum, LDS.net, and Catholic Answers Forum, and have paid attention to what current LDS and ex-LDS have had to say (I've been lurking a lot ) on various issues, especially those that went from LDS to Catholic and vice versa. This hasn't been an easy decision for me, and there will be many things that I will miss about Catholicism (though not necessarily doctrine-related), however I know that God is leading me to where the Truth is, and has been for some time now (even when I was an LDS critic on CAF ).Anyway, just wanted to share, and I'm VERY excited for the journey ahead.Thanks for sharing your story. Sounds like you have done your homework. As a active member of the LDS church I have concluded that the most fundamental impact the church has had on my life is that its teachings answered all the hard questions and has allowed me to establish a personal relationship with God. Your baptism is going to be a great experience.Biz
jonq1102 Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 Well, it's been a very long road, with much study and prayer, and for the past 2 weeks, I've been meeting with the missionaries (who were utterly surprised at how much I knew ). They actually asked me if I would like to be baptized at our first meeting, and I will be baptized on Saturday at 11am, here in NYC. Many people in the ward are fascinated by my story, coming from a very active Catholic background (Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Mass Coordinator, Catechist, Catholic theology and philosophy courses, etc), as well as my somewhat anti-Mormon ways in the past. While some critics claim that people study themselves out of the LDS Church, for me, I pretty much studied myself into it, in addition to simply asking God what to do, and receiving a witness of the Holy Ghost (that has gotten stronger more recently). I've pretty much read it all, from anti-Mormon books, articles, and websites, to pro-Mormon books, articles and websites. I've participated on this forum, LDS.net, and Catholic Answers Forum, and have paid attention to what current LDS and ex-LDS have had to say (I've been lurking a lot ) on various issues, especially those that went from LDS to Catholic and vice versa. This hasn't been an easy decision for me, and there will be many things that I will miss about Catholicism (though not necessarily doctrine-related), however I know that God is leading me to where the Truth is, and has been for some time now (even when I was an LDS critic on CAF ).Anyway, just wanted to share, and I'm VERY excited for the journey ahead.Congrats! I am currently meeting with missionaries and am still debating on it. What helped you decide?
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 CK,I know I am late but congrats. I did not expect this. One thing I always enjoyed about you was your respectful dialogue. It was you that helped me understand Catholic doctrine more than any other. Welcome to the fold. 1
ChristKnight Posted March 19, 2011 Author Posted March 19, 2011 Congrats! I am currently meeting with missionaries and am still debating on it. What helped you decide?Hey jonq1102,What really helped me decide was reading much of what the early Christians and Jews believed, including commentaries from Catholic and LDS (and others) apologists. I prayed to God A LOT, and continued to read the Bible as well as finally beginning to read the Book of Mormon. I read a lot of the articles at the Maxwell Institute website, as well as FAIR, and Jeff Lindsay's website is always helpful for beginners. I was also fascinated by alleged ancient Israelite parallels found in the Book of Mormon. Also, as a former LDS critic, I'm very familiar with most of the major arguments against the faith, and have read numerous books, articles, blog posts, etc. from that perspective. Ultimately, I believe that I received a confirming witness from the Holy Ghost, in conjunction with all of the study that I did, both Biblical and otherwise.
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