After their marriage, Henry became the head of the Church of England, effectively ending England's association with Catholicism and the pope; however, Henry VIII never gave up his Catholic beliefs, even as the country gradually adopted Protestantism. Free Downloads. Are you a convert or considering joining the Catholic Church? My husband is not Catholic, he comes from a Baptist background. :slight_smile: If you know someone who was raised Catholic or was active in the Catholic and church and became Protestant, I’m wondering what their reasoning was? However I now see the Roman catholic view of Justification and the Protestant view is a strong dividing line between being Roman Catholics and being a Presbyterian Protestant. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Why I Became a Protestant [Colportage Library, 240] [Padrosa, Luis] on Amazon.com. I know, I’m full of questions today. RE: Why i became a protestant Christian January 27, 2017 at 8:26 am (January 27, 2017 at 5:53 am) Rispri Wrote: In either case the reason i must believe is because 1: I have fear of death. Why, Today, I Am Still a Protestant October 30, 2012 K. Mulhern Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! And no ordinary Reformation Day, either. During my four years as a visiting professor at Moscow State University (1991-95) I often felt schizophrenic. I don’t often disclose personal thoughts on this blog, but I feel that this is something that might be helpful for folks on both sides of the Tiber: Ten Reasons why it’s hard to become Catholic. Authority is a major difference between Roman Catholics and Protestants. This is the 500th anniversary of the day Martin Luther unintentionally began what would become a worldwide, world-transforming movement. It has always seemed to me little Christian to spend time and energy in one’s own defense. And on this day I'm reflecting on some of my recent travels and how they've reinforced my gratitude for the work… 2: Its comforting to think of an idea to see the loved ones after i i die. I’ve also read books by former Protestants on why … Along I brought my 3 youngest children and they’re being raised Catholic. I’ve read a book by a former Catholic, who is now a Protestant pastor, and he gives several reasons why Catholics become Protestant. I’m a Catholic revert, meaning I was born Catholic & fell away from the faith, became Protestant, and four years ago I came back home to the Catholic Church. Became a Protestant an appendix “In My Own Defense,” re futing the ignominious slanders which have so foully stained the prestige which, until my conversion to the gospel, no one ever disputed. COMMENTARY: While the 500-year-old fracture of Christendom is marked, the goal of real and lasting unity is the task all Christians should remember. 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