A quest for truth started me on the path towards Catholicism. However, certain ideas had to intersect before conversion occurred. Once these ideas intersected, conversion was instantaneous. I basically became Catholic in the thought of one moment.
I might describe the momentous intersection of thoughts in the following way.
1) I am painfully aware of not having all the answers.
2) I really don't want to teach myself because I know how limited and ignorant I am. I want to be taught by good teachers who speak for God. I don't want teachers who speak from individual opinion or human tradition.
3) Protestantism is not satisfying because it requires mere man to interpret God's word. Who's interpretation is right? Not helpful.
4) Unless God reveals Himself and establishes a sure way whereby He can be known, all we can do is guess at who God is and what He wants. Starting to think the search is pointless.
5) Oh wait. Catholicism says God came in person and established a permanent teaching authority.
6) I literally became Catholic in that instant.
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