I never read a convincing Protestant conversion story. The template is always— The Catholic Church does not teach from scriptureThe template, many times, is ...
— I was told that rituals and rules save me
— Now I have a personal relationship with Jesus and read the Bible.... as a Catholic, I felt like I was just going through the motionsPsalm 63:1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
As a Protestant, ... I have found a far richer, and more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
Whereas I used to relate through Mary, and saints, and priests, etc., ... now I relate directly with Jesus, my Saviour, Himself, ... as in the manner of David the king.
Yes, that is a common variation as well. In other words, the poor man did not get Catholicism, — he was going through motions. Those indeed should educate themselves or leave.