what is the difference between christianity and catholic ??

Question

i waz watchin the simpsons u know that episode where homer and bart turn catholic or something ya watz the difference an similiraties

Answer 1

its the same garbage

Answer 2

There's no real difference fundamentally. Both believe in the Triune God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Both believe that Jesus Christ died for the sins of mankind and that salvation is found through Him. Both believe in the sacraments of marriage, baptism and communion.

Some differences: Catholics venerate the Virgin Mary. They pray to her and believe that she is set apart from all other women. They believe that Peter was the first Pope, and the Papacy has continued to this day. They also believe that priests have the authority to absolve people of their sins and that the communion bread and cup actually become the body and blood of Christ when ingested.

In contrast, protestants believe in the priesthood of the believer rather than a literal priest and Pope. The Virgin Mary is a special woman in that she bore Christ by the Holy Spirit (virgin birth), but they don't pray to her or venerate her. Finally, the sacrament of communion is a symbol of uniting with Christ, and the bread and cup remain just that.

There are other differences as well, but the important thing to remember is that, at their core, there are more similarities than differences.

Answer 3

Catholicism is merely a denomination within Christianity. The Catholic church has been around a long time. In the Middle Ages some people decided they didn't like some things so broke away and began Protestantism.
Catholics are Christians.

Answer 4

Almost all important doctrine is completely agreed upon between Catholic Christians and other Christians.

Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006):

By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works.

There are some minor doctrine issues and some major cultural traditional differences which, I believe, do not matter that much.

A Catholic worships and follows Christ in the tradition of Catholicism which, among other things, recognizes that Christ made Peter the leader of His new Church and Pope Benedict XVI is Peter's direct successor.

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

well the simpsons are some protestant denomination which means that they don't focus on material and gold and won't condone it in the church as it represents false idols, the catholics have confession while the simpson church does not, I am catholic so that's the only differences i am apparently aware of. Also if anyone knows the term for the simpsons denomination that would help.

P.s. All catholics are Christians but not all christians are catholics.

Answer 6

Actually, Catholicism is a form of Christianity. The other form of Christianity is Protestantism. Catholics believe the Pope is, well, the pope. Protestants believe that people can have a personal relationship with God. Catholics rely on the priests to bring their requests to God.

Answer 7

Hi Jenni,

it's hard to stereotype between the two because as i talk to Catholics and Christians they don't all believe the same things. i would encourage you to study the basic core fundamental beliefs of each and as you encounter individuals ask them about their individual beliefs.

For the Christian the basis of their faith is Jesus Christ and his work on the cross. To my Catholic friends when they tell me they are Christian i ask them what do they believe about Jesus. "Who is Jesus?"

i've many Catholic friends who have put their faith in Christ and others believe in the pope, etc. So it's kind of unfair to just stereotype and i've also met people who say, "i'm Christian" and you start asking them about their beliefs and you hear some weird stuff..

By the way- the Simpsons are pretty awesome!!!

Blessings,

Nickster

Answer 8

Catholocism is a branch of Christianity that has a lot of rules that are not originally part of Christianity. One huge example is confession. We are to confess directly to God, there doesn't need to be someone in the middle of that. I can't really give you anything else as I don't know a whole lot about Catholocism and I don't want to offend anybody, I'm just stating what I believe.The best bible reference I can give you is 1 John 1:9...I have to go get dinner before it burns! :)

Answer 9

HERE IS THE BEST ANSWER:

Christians believe in the teachings of Christ and the Bible alone. If any new doctrine is presented it must be in harmony with these sources.

Catholics support the bible but it is second only to the teachings of its church leaders. That is why in Catholicism you have many practices and teachings that are no where found in the Bible and many of which contradict it and even lower the status of Christ Himself

Answer 10

Christian and Catholic are the same thing, but Catholics are drunkards who tend towards pedophilia, and Chrisitians make up all the other denominations and the rest of the asses in the world.

Answer 11

Catholic is a branch of christianity. Same thing with protestant, whatever the simpsons follow, orthodox, jehovah's witnesses, etc...