Upon what argument or scripture do some Protestants maintain that Catholics are not true Christians?

Question

Quote scripture, if you can locate the argument therein.
Catholics do say there were no brothers or sisters of the Christ, that that expression is as one of you have used it here "brothers in Christ."
Also, Catholics follow the pope as the final word as living leader of "The Church" on Earth, not that he replaces Christ.

Answer 1

There is none. As a Protestant Christian, I find others who say this offensive. Catholics are our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Answer 2

One could make a very good case that protestants, due to their own faulty and relatively recent faith traditions, allow themselves to make use of only about one third of all true Christian teachings and beliefs.

It's no wonder such people would have a hard time understanding things like sacraments, intercession, propitiation, atonement, the Mass, the church hierarchy, and much, much more.

The protestant view of Christianity is limited to only what appears in scripture, yet no where in scripture is that rule of faith to be found.

Following many different pastors, but lacking a true, God appointed earthly leader, just about anything passes for protestant dogma, even false traditions and outright fabrications.

And if you're not happy with your present flavor, don't worry. You have 20,000 more variations of protestant dogma to choose from! Just pick another congregation.

Catholic beliefs and practices are complete and uniform, just as they have always been.

The Catholic church, according to God's grace, has withstood the test of time as well as the constant attacks of Satan, and it will continue to do so, until time ceases to exist.

Who cares if some claim that God's original, and one, true church is not Christian?

On the day of judgment, all things will be revealed.

Answer 3

I do not like a number of the labels nonetheless, there are a few large variations among what Bible believing Christians consider and what Roman Catholic Church and Mainline Protestants Churches educate. If you do not like labels why did you discuss with your self as a "Catholic Christian". Why did not you assert you're Christian or only a follower of Jesus? Why even point out the denomination? I'm a Bible believing Christian and I say that to set my self aside from folks who declare to be Christians however reject the instructing within the Bible. We have got to make a decision is the right definition of Christianity what's written within the Bible or now not? Or is it what the overdue vote used to be at a few church council? Or the final sermon from the Pope or Billy Graham? If a church council, the council of what church? The Southern Baptist Convention? The United Methodist? The Lutherans? Which church council must we be being attentive to? I say we ought to get again to the Bible, that's God's Word and that is NOT the phrases of guys. Pastor Art

Answer 4

How about that anyone who changes the Holy Word of God will be destroyed?

Catholics call themselves Christians, but this offends other Christians because the very definition of Christian is one who follows Christ. Catholics do not follow Christ, they follow the pope. The Catholic church has stated that the pope supercedes Jesus Christ. To Christians, this is wrong.

The Catholic church also changed the Bible (for example the Ten Commandments). Then they stated that the Bible is a dead book. Christians feel like this is wrong.

The Catholic church defines a heretic as anyone who does not believe as they do. Then they state that all heretics should be killed. (This is just recently too, so don't give me the "that was in the past" excuse ya'll). Christian "heretics" take offense at this.

There are many reasons for this. I can provide anyone who is interested with documents from the Catholic church stating these things and many more amazing things. Just contact me.

Answer 5

Your reasoning is a bit off. . .although I agree with the gist of your question (btw, I'm a lifelong non-Catholic Christian).

(Non-Sacramental) Protestant Christians have consistently maintained that all legitimate doctrine must be derived from Scripture. . .albeit the challenges in differing interpretation. . .while Sacramental-Christians. . .including Roman Catholics (but NOT exclusively!). . .believe doctrine came evolve from Tradition as well. ..the various "Mary" doctrines are a good example of this.

Based on this considerable difference in doctrinal legitimacy. . .one cannot conclude that one way is better than another. . .but only from the context of your own viewpoint.

It is rediculous to conclude, however, that Catholics are not Christians. . .just as it is rediculous to brand Protestant traditions as heretical "sects" that need to be stamped out!

For what is called for. . .at the beginning of the 21st Century. . .is that all those who profess to be Christians. . .need to live lifes of service and example to others. . .to prove that the healing and redemptive power of G-d's Christ is still at work in the world today and until the end of time!

Thank you for posting your question.

Answer 6

REad Martin Luther. He saw it all.

Cathoics are Christians, just different Christains. They are, probalby, the first
Christains.

That doesn't make them the best Christains. Nor does it make the Proestants any better!

Ask them how they can sin, confess and continue to sin, when Jesus said "Go and sin no more!"

Ask them why they don't apply EXCOMMUNICATION againts those who cointiue to sin week after week.

Ask why they don't apply that against HOMOSEXUAL PRIESTS, when Romans and Corthiians preaches agaisnt it, of course YOU aren't supposed to know the bible!

ASK why Homosexuality is wrong, yet they keep priests who are homosexuals.

I'm not opposed to this, but it's an arguement if you want one!

Ask why they hide these facts. Why the cover them over.

Ask why priests can't get married when Jesus said: To avoid fornication (does that also mean homoxexula fornication?) ALL men should marry!

Why are preiests forbidden from foolowing the adivse of Jesus

Again you are not supposed to KNOW or QUOTE the bible.

Catholicts get ALL their rules fromt he POPE.

So you can't agrgue, if you do it's HERSEY.

Good catch 22, eh!?

Answer 7

some people say members of my church aren't Christians either. You'll see the difference is in how they define a Christian. You'll see the encompassing definition that just requires someone to accept Jesus Christ as their savior and redeemer (that's the one I use, so as far as I'm concerned, I'm a Christian - you're a Christian).

Some people, however, use a very nit-picky definition that have very specific doctrinal rules. They usually exclude a lot of folks that aren't in their own denomination.

I know it can hurt you feelings when they say your not Christian, just keep in mind they're using a different definition than you are.

Best wishes!

Answer 8

I would never say who is or is not a Christian only God knows ones heart and true belief. however i do believe that most Catholics are still under the Law so to speak and not free in Christ and thats a shame. Gods Peace

Answer 9

Preaching ANOTHER GOSPEL................

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him." John 7:16 - 18.

Most people who claim to be a Christian would agree up to this point. But how many people realise that this could be said about anyone who believes in the following doctrines/beliefs that they have accepted another Jesus, received another spirit or accepted another gospel? The list below is not a comprehensive list:-

1.

Sunday Sacredness/Worship
2.

Purgatory or that the dead go straight to heaven or hell.
3.

Veneration of Images.
4.

Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
5.

Easter is a celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
6.

Sacredness of the cross or crucifix.
7.

The use of Candles in worship.
8.

Infant Baptism.
9.

A Mediator between God and man other that Jesus Christ.
10.

Women Ministers.
11.

False talking in tongues.
12.

Unity (not in doctrine) or ecumenicalism.
13.

The Atonement was finished at the cross.
14.

The Catholic Church was the original Christian Church.

Answer 10

Catholocism isn't based on the New Testament; it's based on tradition and Church teachings. Protestantism is actually based on the New Testatment.

Key Catholic teachings such as the Immaculate Conception, Transubstantiation, Mary's "eternal" virgin-state, Limbo, Purgatory -- none of these are biblical.