/lit/ - Literature

>>17634212
You are either Shia or a zoomer Sunni looking to rebel.

>>17634241
I'm neither

>>17634212
Get into Eastern Orthodoxy(We still have Hijabs)

>>17634212
Just walk into the church and talk to the father

>>17634276
That probably would have been the best course but I'm too nervous to do that as I've never once been in a church and all the conditioning inside of me is screaming against it

>>17634265
I'm not into meme religions

>>17634302
Yes 2nd largest denomination is a meme religion(Bitch)

>>17634318
>2nd largest denomination is a meme religion(Bitch)
Yes, same goes for islam

If your super serious Catechism of the Catholic Church is the go to- its fairly long but its got everything you need in terms of answers to questions and general dogma, also helps its authorised by the church. For bibles new Jerusalem is a common one especially for catholic schools, but desu its not that serious, ESV is very readable and KJV is written arguably the best in terms of quotability- so whatever. Outside of that its up to you, just check on the the /lit charts on it and pick what you want. God be with you and good luck

Give this a spin. Read it while I worked for a month on a catholic run boat. Gave me a bigger respect for religious people and christianity in general, and the language is easy to digest.

>>17634318
>>17634265
I'm sorry I didn't mean to be so mean but there's no reason for me to be interested in orthodoxy as I live nowhere near any countries where this is widely practiced.

>>17634327
>>17634358

Unironically though, as long as you don't become a protestant it's fine, Protestantism exists in one of two ways: 1. a Commie psy op, 2. an excuse to be sinful(the sola fide meme).

>>17634371
>2. an excuse to be sinful(the sola fide meme).
Ah yes, the old "sola fide is antinomianism" meme. I can see you've done your research.

>>17634212
Good to hear that you’re deciding to become a Catholic. May I ask what made you want to leave Islam and join a Christian denomination? It may be easier to help if we know your background.

>>17634331
>Catechism of the Catholic Church
Wow this sounds exactly like what I am looking for, though it does seem quite dense with a lot of information stuffed inside of it.

>>17634391
Not a catholic so the indulgence meme doesn't work on me (FAGGOT)

>>17634212
read Genesis and Exodus, then start reading the New Testament and look for something called RCIA.

>>17634212
I honestly think you should go with the Bible if you haven`t already (New Testament). Also what made you convert from Islam?

>>17634416

>>17634409
RCIA is literally class you take to convert to Catholicism where they teach you about all of the meaningful practices and doctrine to become a Catholic. You'll have a good teacher and people to talk with.

>>17634403
>May I ask what made you want to leave Islam and join a Christian denomination?
I live in a Christian country and I could make up some reasons as to why I converting, but that would be pointless. I largely go by my feeling and I am experiencing some incongruities with trying to commune with the divine, and I'm following the path of least resistance.

>>17634433
I am foreign so suck my cock you dumb bitch.

>>17634427
>>17634437
>RCIA
Didn't know this is a thing, sounds promising. I will look into where they offer this near me. Thanks guys.

>>17634416
>(FAGGOT)
>>17634488
>suck my cock you dumb bitch.
Are you sure you are a Christian?

Read the Catechism of the RCC.

>>17634289
You'll get over it.

>>17634212
I suggest you start with the Bible. I recommend something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1414307152

It contains the easier to read NLT Bible as well as the KJV translation, which is widely regarded as best translation in the English language.

>>17634495
I was baptized as a babe, but I'm not really all that into it anymore.

Pray, read the Bible, talk to the Priest in your local Catholic Church, until you can eventually be baptized and confirmed so you officially become a member of the Catholic Church. It’s easy. I’d imagine Jesus is a big part of it too.

The Bible Way to Heaven:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUO5o4YmTbA

Catholic Hocus Pocus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoZqCQb19g0

Islam in Light of the Bible (Part 1):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlmQC4s6YQE

Islam in Light of the Bible (Part 2):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsFdfLBi09w

Islam in Light of the Bible (Part 3):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UOlmAnaqaE

History of the King James Version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AJkD5qUkfw

>>17634547
Saved them all and am currently watching the first one

The New Testament
The book of Psaums
Spirago's Catechism
The Imitation of Christ
Scupoli's The Spiritual Combat

>>17634212
Frank Sheed’s Theology for Beginners is quite good.
The Little Flowers of St Francis of Assissi had a big impact on me personally.
I’ve heard The Penny Catechism and Baltimore Catechism are simpler than the current, albeit older.
Christ be with you. You’ll be in my prayers :)

>>17634690
>You’ll be in my prayers
That's very kind of you, anon.

>>17634289
The priest will be happy to help you or explain whatever questions you may have. You have nothing to worry about :) . Good for you

>>17634358
How are you an ex-Muslim living nowhere nearer to Orthodoxy than Catholicism? Do you live in Northwestern Europe?

>>17634433
There is nothing wrong with American converts to Orthodoxy. Catholics seemingly would actually have you feel ashamed to believe in the true faith because of your nationality. They actually make room for religion to be downstream of nationality. It tells you everything you need to know imo.

>>17634513
DO NOT READ THIS CATECHISM. It represents the Second Vatican Council which is not true Catholicism and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Read the Catechism of the Council of Trent and look for the closest Society of Saint Pius X church. Traditional Latin Mass and no new-age SJW nonsense.

>>17634547
>>17634583
Pastor Anderson is a Protestant and is to be avoided.

>>17634583
Don’t bother, Steven Anderson is a cult leader and these are all probably /pol/-tier conspiracy videos. Right-wing evangelicals think the Catholic Church is some satanic cabal.
Here’s a good video that gives you an idea of the basics of Catholicism (even though it is somewhat catered towards a Protestant viewer):
https://youtu.be/rbAQGvuoXwk

And if you’re interested in other videos, this Bishop is very involved on YouTube and has some great stuff:
https://youtu.be/GZ9AIMIz-Jo

>>17635111
What specifically in this Catechism do you take issue with?

>>17635111
>real Catholicism hasn't been tried yet

OP, you sound like you would like to learn more about Jesus Christ. After all, I know Jesus is highly respected in Islam, but your interest in Catholicism suggests that you would like to go further, and accept him as your Lord.

So, in that regard, I would actually recommend three books written by Pope Benedict XVI: the Jesus of Nazareth series. They are essentially an examination of the life of Jesus from a Catholic perspective, using the narrative flow of the Gospels as their grounding point. If you would like to find out what the Catholic Church teaches about Jesus, then these books are perfect. They're not hard to read, either.

>>17634212
Consider Calvinism.
Start with the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
https://opc.org/sc.html

وَمِنَ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا إِنَّا نَصَارَىٰ أَخَذْنَا مِيثَاقَهُمْ فَنَسُوا حَظًّا مِّمَّا ذُكِّرُوا بِهِ فَأَغْرَيْنَا بَيْنَهُمُ الْعَدَاوَةَ وَالْبَغْضَاءَ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ وَسَوْفَ يُنَبِّئُهُمُ اللَّهُ بِمَا كَانُوا يَصْنَعُون
And from those who say, “We are Christians,” We took their covenant, but they neglected a portion of what they had been commanded to uphold. So We let hostility and enmity arise between them until the Day of Judgment, and soon Allah will inform them of all they have done.