Which is which Catholic or Protestant?

Question

Im kind of bugged on this why is it that we have different religions?

Answer 1

Lutheran, Methodist and those types of religions are called Protestant. Catholic is a religion of it's own but many churches are getting to be more similar now. I think each person should have their own relationship with their "higher being" and choose their own way of spirituality. There are many different ways to interpret the Bible or worship, which I believe is a personal thing. HTH

Answer 2

Both fall under a religion= Christianity. Catholics,Protestants of various denominations, that is what seperates them same religion different denomination both read and follow the bible, check out the history of Christianity first schism happened around 1000 A.D. between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, in the 16th century Martin Luther seperated from the church and reform movement. The church of England was created after Henry the 8 th couldn't get a divorce approved by the Catholic church so Anglicans came about, different reform movements different dogmas. The Roman Catholics actually look at Protestants that follow the Trinity as Christian brothers and sisters though we have the fullness of faith and tradition. We probably agree on more than you think. A common heresy is the RCC is not Christian etc etc spread to misinform and it is ignorant just look at the history of Christianity

Answer 3

They're the same religion, the Christian religion, but they are different branches of this Christian religion.

Christianity has three major branches.... Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant. RC and East Ortho came first, then in 16th century Europe, Martin Luther lead the Protestant Reformation.

Within East Ortho, there are sub groups, like: Coptic Orthodox (Egyptian), Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Molokans (a Russian sect that broke away from the Russian Orthodox Church), and I can't remember more. Within Roman Catholic, there's pretty much just that, RC. Within Protestant, there are literally THOUSANDS of splits. Some are:
Baptist (and there are several Baptist varities)
Methodist
Lutheran
Mennonite
Nazarean
Seventh Day Adventist
Methodist
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Episcopalian
Shaker
Quaker
Church of England

and I can't think of more, but there are.

As a whole, there are more than 25 THOUSAND splits in Christianity. This encompasses RC, Ortho, and Prot groups put together.

All of these Christian groups are different denominations within the same religion, that being the Christian religion.

Answer 4

Catholicism was the "one true religion" (according to the nuns and priests in the Catholic school I was brought up in). Martin Luther had some gripes against the Catholic church and so he "protested" (hence protestant) and broke away from the Catholic church. His followers were then called Protestant.

Answer 5

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 6

Protestants broke away from the Catholic Church for various reasons. We are all Christians, though some may not agree.We Catholics are also unified in our worship and creed. You will find Protestants are more independent.

Answer 7

The foundation which Catholics have built their religion on is based on the worship of Baal. If you even look at the shape the papal main place is in Rome it is in the giant shape of the symbol used for Baal worship. If you don't believe me, then look it up for yourself. Look up 'Pope Baal Worship' on the internet. There are so many blind people to this religion. Protestants usually listen to what the Pastor has to say and take it as Gospel instead of reading God's Word for themselves. They too will fall short if their focus is not on Christ jesus

Answer 8

After 1500 years of the one and only Christian Church known as the Catholic (universal is the meaning) Church some people wanted to spiral off and do their own thing their own way.

Make it up as you go along...as some say of the Catholics.

That is why we now have between 40,000 to 50,000 Protestant denominations. Don't like whats going on in your church? Pull out and go start your own.

Answer 9

We Catholics guided by the Pope and the Catholic Doctrine. We have a Priest who we confess our sins, we pray Virgin Mary, we pray to the Saints.

Protestants broke from our Church for many reasons, they are living their life, we live ours :)

Answer 10

The question is usually put to rest for me when I ask myself "would Jesus want me to be either one?", and I can safely say he would be disgusted by the question, don't you think. So, just smile indulgently and let the sectarians shred each other. It has nothing to do with spirituality, just worldly power. If you're into religion and one of the two wants you to join, run the other way as fast as you can. They believe in nothing.