Why do catholics leave the Catholic Church-What amazes ME, is that Fact that they literally walk out on; walk away from thier God; our Jesus- patrick j miron

Feb 7, '13, 4:33 pm

1protestant Trial Membership   Join Date: February 7, 2013 Posts: 1 Religion: protestant

Re: Why do catholics leave the Catholic Church well the many catholics i have met in the assemblies of God , or in the calvery chaple churches and the penecostial -- left because of he poor teaching and the lack of fellowship they found in the catholic. So they found better scripture understanding and spiritual life in other fellowships.. It would seem that the catholic education system has to compete with other religious groups and one can see the result.. and each group is "right in their own eyes" and the other group lovingly points their finger to tell them they are wrong.. and where i grew up in the DETROIT area-- i know many catholics who were led astray and molested.. but as they say-- ya can't take that stuff "personal" just next time recognize a deceiver and a pervert.. just because a person calls them self a catholic and goes to mass once a well dosen't make them a good person..

#52     Feb 7, '13, 5:16 pm

Annabelle Marie Regular Member   Join Date: March 21, 2010 Posts: 2,443 Religion: Catholic-Finally Came Home!

Re: Why do catholics leave the Catholic Church Quote: Originally Posted by PJM The problem here is that these folks are CONFUSING "the Church"; with the people [clergy included who are only members of the church]. Their decsion is highly judgemental and sadly puts their own souls at grave risk. Heb 6:4-8 Meambers of the Chruch can and do sin; but "the Church"; LIKE HER FOUNDER is: One Holy & Thanks to Christ Catholic [Universal] and Apostolic [Following in their path] The church cannot sin; only Her members can. What amazes ME, is that Fact that they literally walk out on; walk away from thier God; our Jesus God Help us! pat/PJM Not necessarily...I left to walk towards Jesus...and I learned a lot about Him and the bible in my protestant faith. And draw closer to Him back in the Church. But I didn't lose Him. I don't think threads such as these are productive. Why can we not listen to what people have to say and let that be a lesson to us? Someone left because people deeply wounded them? Do we see that in our parish? Are we that person? Let that be a call to us to reach out. People left due to no teaching? How much are we doing in our homes/with our families/ or are friends? Do we know ourselves? Maybe that is what our lesson is. It shouldn't be why did they leave (and judging them for that) but how do we get them back...how do we reach out. Or better yet...how do we reach out to those amongst us to help make sure that they don't leave.