Reform Judaism to Orthodox Judaism?

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I have researched Judaism and would like to convert, but I want to be an Orthodox Jew. The problem is that the nearest Orthodox synagogue to me is 2-3 hours away, and, since my parents are Catholics, they aren't willing to drive that far every week. The only Temple in my town is Reform, so, my question is:
If I convert to Reform Judaism, can I convert to Orthodox Judaism once I'm old enough to move near an Orthodox congregation?
 
If your parents oppose the conversion, a reform rabbi won't do it (or at least, shouldn't do it) before you're 18.

If you do convert to Reform Judaism, you can convert to Orthodox Judaism later, but you don't get any 'credit' (so to speak) from the reform conversion.

Don't be in a hurry. If orthodox is the way you want to go, wait until you're old enough to do it on your own.

By the way, why do you want to become Jewish? That's the first question any decent rabbi will ask, so be sure you have the answer clear in your own mind.
 
You may have to cut off more of your foreskin...

Or just follow the teachings of the Torah more literally.
 
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