Laurence J. Nolan
Reasons for Leaving the Church of Rome
"Reasons for Leaving the Church of Rome" by Laurence J. Nolan is a religious pamphlet written in the early 19th century. The book details the author's personal journey and rationale for leaving the Roman Catholic Church to convert to the Established Church. It serves as a formal declaration of his newfound beliefs and critiques the doctrines he once upheld. In this pamphlet, Nolan addresses his former community of Roman Catholics, elucidating the reasons behind his conversion. He challenges key doctrines of Roman Catholicism, such as transubstantiation, the need for intercession of saints, and the nature of the sacraments, arguing from both scriptural and logical perspectives. Throughout his discourse, he expresses a deep concern for the spiritual welfare of his former parishioners, encouraging them to examine their faith critically and embrace the truths he has discovered. The pamphlet blends testimonial narrative with theological argumentation, hoping to awaken others to the necessity of re-evaluating their own beliefs.