2006-08-11 10:18:34 · 20 answers · asked by buelly 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
who cares its all a bunch of lies anyway
2006-08-11 10:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Buelly,
Actually, you have it backwards. All Christians are Catholic. The difference between Catholics, and Protestants, is simple. Protestants claim that they do not follow the commandments of the Pope. They say that they do not recognize his authority, and will not obey him. They are either all liars, or they are frightfully ignorant. I can think of three things that Christians do, that are ordinances issued by Catholic Popes. Sunday worship, originated with the Catholic Church, and was never practiced by Jesus, or any of His disciples. It was four centuries after His ascension, that Sunday worship was instituted, with no scriptural authority whatsoever. Christmas, is of pagan Roman origin, and was adopted into the ordinances of the Church of Rome. Find it's origins in scripture, if you can. Don't bother, it's not there. Easter, originated in the worship of the pagan fertility goddess, Ishtar. Bunnies and eggs? Give me a break. Since virtually all "Christian" churches, keep these days holy, with no religious authority other than the word of the Pope, they are by default, Catholics. They can deny it till Jesus comes, but it is the simple Truth. Therefore, if anybody has the right to be called "Christian" it must be the Catholic Church.
2006-08-11 17:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Will O' the Wisp 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Catholics are christian. They worship Jesus as God in human flesh. They believe Him to be the second member of the trinity (they believe that God is one God manifest to man as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They look to Christ for salvation by faith alone... This saint Stuff and adoration of Mary is a delusion that some Pope thought was a good idea. It is no where support in scripture.. Jim
2006-08-11 17:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term "Christian" just refers to any group that believes in the divinity of Jesus Christ, which obviously includes not only traditional sects like Catholics, but many smaller offshoot sects like LDS and others.
Some sects of fundamentalist Protestants (Evangelicals) have lately tried to lay claim to the term Christian - the obvious intent being to exclude all others. This, however, is just as absurd as a single political party laying exclusive claim to the term "American."
2006-08-11 17:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course many Catholics are Christians. But just going to church every Sunday doesn't make you one. This is true for any denomination. So long as you believe that Jesus came into this world to die for us and take our sins upon himself, you are a Christian. Catholic, Baptist, Anglican it doesn't matter what church you go to, if you believe Jesus died for you then you are a Christian.
2006-08-11 17:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jude 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know that. i learned it in sunday school.
All catholics are still Christians, but not ALL christians are catholics.
2006-08-14 03:32:16 · answer #6 · answered by Alexis Samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very few non Catholics seem to know or accept this. Some do though and all that really matters is we Catholics and Christ know.
2006-08-11 17:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
av never doubted that catholics are christians, pretty odd question. i was brought up anglo catholic, otherwise known as church of england. anglo catholics have the british monarch as their head, the roman catholics have the pope as their boss. there are also greek othodox christians, russian orthodox, baptists, etc, the list goes on. they are all christians.
we all laugh cry bleed and smile, regardless of our creed.
the word catholic can also mean eclectic or all embracing.
peace n love swot xxx
2006-08-11 17:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by swot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all Catholics are Christians. Yes the two churches do have a common background- but if you look at their fundamental beliefs it comes down to what do you believe about Jesus, as well as other fundamental doctrines.
For example my Catholic friends believe in the Eucharist (the Lord's supper) is where you encounter Jesus. But Jesus taught his disciples that we are to take the Lord's supper as a way to remember Jesus (not that we are literally partaking of Jesus in the Lord's supper).
Other issues like confession, hail marys, etc.
i've Catholic friends that i believe are Christians because they have put their faith in Jesus Christ and believe He is the Only Way to know our Heavenly Father.
Whether one calls themself a catholic, christian, etc, i find out what do they believe about Jesus.
Hope that helps,
Nickster
2006-08-11 17:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by Nickster 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can't believe how many people think that such a wide variety of religions - not just catholics - claiming to be christian can all be acceptable to god
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (king james)
What did Jesus mean here when he said worship in truth? do you think that Jesus thought truth was relative?
Either god is a trinity or he is not, either it is ok for christians to go to war or it is not, either god thinks homosexuality is ok or he does not, either Hell exists or it does not, etc etc etc
The above statements are either true or false.
2006-08-11 17:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by Frax 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, of course.
I understand. Many people of this generation disregard religion completely and do not understand the various religions and their main beliefs. A classic example of this comes from someone I know, and I quote: "All Muslims are Paki[stani]s".
2006-08-11 17:37:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋