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Wow two years till Indiana. That is a long time, but I can drive to Indiana and would have to get a flight to Idaho. Hmmm I will have to think about this

I heard there will be a Temple in Indiana. No clue when. I want to go to that open house

Thanks for the links. I am an unbaptized adult (resigned twice) can I take the Sacrament. I assume no so I never do

Why do babies and children (who are not baptized) take the bread and water? It's it to remind them of their baptism and renew covenants (which they have never had?) In the Catholic Church a person has to wait until they recieve their first communion which is around age 8

That is why I said they were not like LDS lol. It is the Catholic viewpoint. and Anne Frank and John Howard Griffing were 2 that I picked to make prophets through their writtings and actions. Sorry I was not clear

The Catholic Church does have modern prophets. Just not in the same way that the LDS Church sees it. A prophet is one, inspired by the Holy Spirit, who calls people to faithfulness and repentence. Only occasionally will the Prophet's job require any sort of future prediction. I once did a class project for colege and we found 2 modern day prophets- didn't have to be Catholic. I did Anne Frank and John Howard Griffin (wrote Black Like Me) Both had a message to give others. Sometimes Prophets need to be found throughout time.

I went to church last Sunday. Boith the Catholic Mass and then LDS church. I talked with the bishop and he said I could always attend, but he would have to see about being rebaptized a 3rd time. I said I was only studying and not looking to be baptized anytime soon. I keep wishing I could have visiting teachers or home teachers, I also wish I didn't. I am so confused I think it is best I just continue to study

I hate to say this, But I get this a lot at christian bookstores as a Catholic. It is hurtful that they sell Catholic items then put books about Catholics in the cult section. I am constantly told I should be 'saved' and such. I don't think people realize how hurtful they can be

Thanks- Could we possibly use the other title about studying instead of being confused Thanks so much

That is part of what I seek. I will see what I find after this year

A long story short. I was born and raised a Catholic and then in my early 20s became LDS and resigned 3 weeks later because my parents never accepted . 2 and a half years later I joined again and resigned after receiving my temple recommend (you can read my story in the advice section) I work for the Catholic church. I have a Theology degree. In the back of my mind I keep wanting to go back to the LDS church. I honestly can't tell you why. I think it is the "one True Church" thing and not wanting to be wrong. I love my Catholic faith and I think that is why I continue to go back. Since I work for the Catholic Church and have built my life around it it would mean a lot to give it up. I have decided to study both faiths again- deep study for a year. I will then pray and see where my feelings lead me. If I go back to the LDS Church I would have to meet with the Bishop and 2 counselors- which is scary to me and I don't know If I am ready yet. I will continue to work and go to church at the Catholic church and occasionally go to the LDS Church on Sundays. I hope this helps me. I have thought about protestant religions, but I have not felt the need to really go looking into them. If any LDS or catholics would like to PM me I would really welcome that. Now for my question- What are good books and resources in both religions to start? I was thinking the Catechism of the CatholicChurch (which I know but will study further) along with the Catholic Bible. For LDS I would use the basic materials I have from past years (gospel principles- just got the updated one) I need to buy a true to the faith.

Hi, I am new here and my story is one that confuses people and breaks peoples hearts. I wanted to post this because I am having a bit of problems. In 2002-2003 when Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her bedroom I prayed she would return home. And 9 months later she did. And then I started wondering what the church she was involved in was all about. I knew a girl who was LDS and I talked to her. Before I knew it I was meeting with Missionaries. I grew up Catholic and had a basic understanding, but I was swayed into believing. The missionaries were very good. In fact I developed a crush on one- which did not help. I was baptized in the church. My parents were upset but even came to my baptism. They had also given me a stack of information on why the church was a cult. I ignored them. I then missed my family and going to church with them and I left 3 weeks alter and got my name removed. 2 years later I felt I made a mistake and went back to meet with missionaries again. Again, I believed and every-time I showed them anti stuff they had an answer for it. In 2005 I was baptized a Mormon. This time I stayed for months. Got a calling in the nursery and had an interview for a temple recommend. I got the recommend and instead of going to the temple I resigned. I then took Theology classes- Got my BA Major Theology and Got a job in a Catholic Church where I am currently the Director of Religious Education. People don't know my past- it is my own and I share it with those I trust. Two weeks ago I went to Nauvoo to see what I really believed. I don't know if it is a social thing with me to be LDS or an attention thing? I called missionaries and cancelled twice this week. I don't know why.I have a great job right now and know in the LDS church I would not be able to make money working for the church. I have prayed and i keep getting 'a study both faiths more' and 'not right no'. I also internally struggle because of this 'one true church thing' (both churches claim it) Today, I wish I could call the missionaries and meet with them. I came to church during relief society and just walked around. the missionaries will not return my calls. I think I made them not want to work with me. I think that is a sign to put the nail in the coffin with searching witch religion. Just a side note. I left the church due to my family, learning a lot of the history and fear. I lived with my parents and now I no longer do. I could have secretly join but that is just foolish. Thanks for listening If anyone wants to private message me from any faith that is okay with me God Bless

Hi I'm Sarah. Right now Catholic