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#1   Today, 2:13 pm

travissbeloved New Member   Join Date: October 30, 2013 Posts: 70 Religion: Roman Catholic

Charity while discussing apologetics Recently I got into a bit of a heated debate with someone on here who is Catholic and this person just was not willing to accept what I was saying was the truth. I pointed it out in the catechism but he then decided he no longer wanted to be Catholic if that's what Catholics believe. Now I feel very bad about it. I would never want to direct someone AWAY from Catholicism. As a parish Director of Religious Education I strive to help people become closer to Jesus and the Catholic Church. So my question is this. If someone simply doesn't like the truth.....do we push it? Or do we just kind of give in to what they're saying? I kept pushing the fact that this certain thing is allowable according to the catechism and that pushed him away from the church but I did not want to speak something that is not true. So what do you do?

#2   Today, 2:16 pm

Della Forum Master   Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 13,139 Religion: Catholic

Re: Charity while discussing apologetics Sounds like he was trying emotionally blackmail you because he didn't want to accept what the CCC says. Don't worry about it. This kind of thing is on par with a three year old holding his breath until he gets what he wants. Childish behavior if you ask me. __________________ The external deserts in the world are growing, because the internal deserts have become so vast. -- Pope Benedict XVI Tiber Swim Team, Class of '87. Inklings! "Sanctum erit, facere bonum" Della's blog: http://dellakmg.blogspot.com/

#3   Today, 2:22 pm

Randy Carson Veteran Member   Join Date: September 22, 2006 Posts: 11,335 Religion: Protestant Convert to Catholicism

Re: Charity while discussing apologetics Quote: Originally Posted by travissbeloved Recently I got into a bit of a heated debate with someone on here who is Catholic and this person just was not willing to accept what I was saying was the truth. I pointed it out in the catechism but he then decided he no longer wanted to be Catholic if that's what Catholics believe. Now I feel very bad about it. I would never want to direct someone AWAY from Catholicism. As a parish Director of Religious Education I strive to help people become closer to Jesus and the Catholic Church. So my question is this. If someone simply doesn't like the truth.....do we push it? Or do we just kind of give in to what they're saying? I kept pushing the fact that this certain thing is allowable according to the catechism and that pushed him away from the church but I did not want to speak something that is not true. So what do you do? Sounds like he is not angry at you but at the Church and its teachings. You directed that person to the truth; his reaction to it is his responsibility. However, time will tell...it may be that at some point in the future, he sees that you were correct in sharing the truth faithfully. Be at peace. __________________ Tiber Swim Team - Class of '79 I'm a Catholic. You have questions. Let's get started.

#4   Today, 2:52 pm

robert chacon Junior Member   Join Date: May 22, 2013 Posts: 107 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: Charity while discussing apologetics Another thing to keep in mind is that there seems to be a number of "trolls" on this site who pretend to be Catholic only to spout confusion if not heretical notions. Anyone who's faith is that precarious that they say they are leaving the Church after a discussion with you is either mentally unstable to begin with, or simply a fake. All we can do is pray for forgiveness if we somehow there was something we did wrong and pray for the soul of this person. Otherwise, dont worry! God bless for your concern!

#5   Today, 3:00 pm

travissbeloved New Member   Join Date: October 30, 2013 Posts: 70 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: Charity while discussing apologetics Thank you everyone for your kind responses. They help me to be at peace.

#6   Today, 3:59 pm

FathersKnowBest Junior Member   Join Date: April 1, 2009 Posts: 276 Religion: Catholic

Re: Charity while discussing apologetics Quote: Originally Posted by travissbeloved Recently I got into a bit of a heated debate with someone on here who is Catholic and this person just was not willing to accept what I was saying was the truth. I pointed it out in the catechism but he then decided he no longer wanted to be Catholic if that's what Catholics believe. Now I feel very bad about it. I would never want to direct someone AWAY from Catholicism. As a parish Director of Religious Education I strive to help people become closer to Jesus and the Catholic Church. So my question is this. If someone simply doesn't like the truth.....do we push it? Or do we just kind of give in to what they're saying? I kept pushing the fact that this certain thing is allowable according to the catechism and that pushed him away from the church but I did not want to speak something that is not true. So what do you do? I am not aware of the discussion, but if what you say is true, and assuming you followed 1Pe3:15, especially the last phrase, then it may be a case where this person might be better off re-examining his beliefs. Their beliefs, their faith, may have been grounded in rocky soil. As an example, our Lord taught the Truth straight-out in John 6. Though, sadly, many disciples left, He still maintained the Truth. Pray that they may be led back to the Church through the intercession of the Holy Spirit.