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Posted: Oct 14 2008 at 3:09pm | IP Logged Quote folklaur
What would you say to a friend if they were a life long Roman Catholic, and they told you they were seriously considering converting to the Eastern Orthodox Church?

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Posted: Oct 14 2008 at 3:12pm | IP Logged Quote LisaR
"I'm sorry??"
sorry for myself for losing the unity I had with her as mutual Catholics, but also sorry because there must be some hurt or something that has occured to cause this decision...

and then,
"can you share with me what led you to this decision?"

lastly
"I'm praying for you!"

just off the top of my head....

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Posted: Oct 14 2008 at 4:07pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
I probably wouldn't use the "I'm sorry" part simply because it can come across as sarcastic or insincere even when that's no where near your intention.

Definately the other things Lisa said.

But also if possible work in there asking her if she's given as much study time to the Church she's leaving as to the one she's considering.

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Posted: Oct 14 2008 at 4:28pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Is it a done deal? I would really ask for the reasons. You might be able to help this person sort out why they are doing this.

Is it disillusionment with the current state of the Church or Her liturgy? Certain bad personal experiences with clergy?

Is it a form of rebellion, not wanting to follow the Pope?

Is it disbelief in some of our teachings?

Some solid resources to help you discuss some things with your friend:

Why I am Not Eastern Orthodox by Jimmy Akin

Apologetics, The Papacy, And Eastern Orthodoxy by James Likoudis

Other articles and responses by James Likoudis here.

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Posted: Oct 14 2008 at 4:59pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc
If I was caught off guard, I don't know! I hope I would thank the friend for entrusting me with such personal information, ask if she had a Roman Catholic priest to talk with and encourage her to do so, and say that I love her and my church very much and would be sad to see her leave.

Prayers for all involved.

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Posted: Oct 14 2008 at 9:39pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik
Hi Laura,
I am praying for your friend and also for your friendship. I just PM'd you.

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