How can catholics believe what they are taught?

Answer 1

The same way you believe what you're taught. They are Christians just like anyone else who has accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. They attend church, take communion, worship God. They do so with their own rituals, just like any other denomination.

What exactly did you want to know? Are you one of those Christians (as many who have answered so far are proving to be) that don't believe that Catholics are Christians? Figures.

Remember, Catholics could be the majority in this country within a good 25-50 years at the rate that the hispanic populations are growing and the rate that immigrants from Catholic countries are coming to America.

Answer 2

What they are taught? Let's see, Catholics are taught that Jesus died for their sins and is their Savior and Redeemer. They are taught that it is important to follow God's law and Christ's teachings. Catholics are taught that God will forgive sins that are honestly repented; no matter how horrible one's transgressions, God is always willing to forgive a penitent heart and welcome the sinner with open arms and endless second chances. Catholics are taught that, no matter what they suffer in life, God walks with them to give them strength and has prepared a peaceful rest at the end of the journey. Catholics are taught that their prayers are joined with those of their brothers and sisters in faith throughout the world, and with the intercessions of holy men and women who have already gone to their rest; the Catholic faith community spans not only the nations of the globe, but also all the ages of the world. Catholics are taught that death is not the end, that when their mortal bodies are left behind, they will stand before their Maker. If they have done their best to live Christ's example and had faith in His saving grace, they believe they will spend eternity with God in Heaven.

Catholicism is not so different from other varieties of Christianity. After all, where do you think the Lutherans and Methodists and Evangelicals and so on started? There was only one Christian faith, Roman Catholicism, before Martin Luther got his nose out of joint and stormed off in a snit.

How can Catholics believe what they are taught? Well, how could they *not*?

Answer 3

Jesus founded a church, not religion or churches, A CHURCH. the catholic church is the only one that can be traced back to the time of his life and death. all authority and teaching was passed on by the apostles/disciples, this cycle has continued and is still found in catholic church history both past and present. martin Luther eliminated books from the bible and edited what he wanted so he could teach a new religion the way he wanted it to be taught. now this man made decision has infected the minds of sadly millions who now think they know the truth. irregardless your religion is your choice. catholics are Christians as well whether or not you choose to see this blatant fact. so we believe the way we are taught, the same way other denominations run to their pastor for the answers and believe what he teaches. at least the catholic church is more universal than any other christian church in its teachings. we are not brainwashed and no we are not perfect, we make mistakes like everyone else. what we need to do is to focus on the positive side of all Christianity which is being united under god and to practice a christian lifestyle.

Answer 4

Because the truth is really convincing. Catholicism has a 1 Billion followers. I also find your line of question rude. People single out Conservative faiths for their own insecurities or they don't like the idea of institutions. Just because Catholics are called to a rigorous system of ideals and beliefs, does not mean we cannot be "really" following what we are taught. When the truth hits you in the faith after years of searching the world, it's tough to hide from it. In my own personal experiences I have tried to avoid what the Church teaches, but have continually realized, their right!

For Catholics that claim indoctrination I ask that you re-evaluate your search for truth. It's tough to accept a lot, and it seems like a set of rules. But sit down, and start asking questions, questions like why am I here? Is there a God? etc. You'll find that there are a lot of questions unanswered. But as you read, and look and try to understand what the world says and what Catholicism teaches you, you'll see how your actions in life have either help or hindered your process and relationship with God. Love can help conquer the troubles and doubts. Even saints doubt God, its not an easy life. Look at the leader of Christianity, Jesus, dead on a cross.

One step at a time

Answer 5

As a recovering Catholic, I can say the best way to understand this is that Catholics are taught. They are indocterinated.
I got into deep doodoo right before my first communion when I asked that if surrogate mothers are bad, what was Mary.
You just commit and don't ask questions.
Sort of like the religious equivalent of WMD. You either buy the story or you don't

Answer 6

Assuming you belong to another religion, I have an explanation you can work with.
Look in the mirror. Ask the person there: "How can you believe what your religion teaches you?"
If you are honest about how you came to have your beliefs, the Catholic answer and yours should be just about the same.

Answer 7

We study and research and then if we choose believe. How do you or anyone else for that matter believe anything? I think one has to study and search their own hearts as well. And by the way I wasn't raised Catholic I chose it myself. Therefore I studied it and made a conscious educated choice.

Answer 8

Schismusa.
In case you haven't noticed, humans have the power to believe anything they choose. We can believe that if we kill ourselves as a certain comet is passing, that we will get on board God's spaceship and fly to heaven. Know what I mean? We have believed that if we sacrifice our children to Baal, that we will have good crops. There is, apparently, no limit to what we as humans can believe. The more established and historical an institution is, the easier it is for us to give their doctrines credibility, even when our minds, and hearts are screaming "Don't fall for that BS!"

Answer 9

The same as Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Greek Orthodox, Scientology, etc.

Answer 10

They have to be crazy or stupid to believe what they are taught. I think most of them doubt, so they are smarter than a lot of protestants who swallow religion no matter how ridiculous it is.