OK I don't mean to offend here so if I say anything wrong, please just let it go.
What I want to know is, if someone was to become a Christian, what factors govern whether they choose to become a Protestant or a Catholic? My limited understanding is (coming from a predominantly Catholic area of the UK myself) that Catholicism tends to be more governed by the masses and family ties..eg, your parents are Catholic, all your friends are, so you are obliged to be, whereas Protestantism tends to be more individualistic.
I've also been told that Protestantism is basically just watered down Catholicism, which is the original Christianity, although the former is closer to what Christ taught (albeit still far removed).
I'm not suggesting either is right or worng but would like to know what you think on the matter?
Serious, informed and non-insulting answers only please!
2006-07-17
22:26:31
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