2006-08-20 05:24:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
These are some pretty good answers. I think the Catholic Church had a great start, but then went through some really bad times during the Middle Ages. The Crusades, the Inquisition, the corrupt popes... I believe that God never abandoned his Church, however, and he still guides it today. Vatican II was probably the single best thing to happen to the Catholic Church in the last few hundred years or more. I like the traditions of the Church because I've come to understand the meaning behind them, why they were instituted in the first place. I wish that sort of thing were taught more, because if you don't understand them, then it's just another inane action without meaning; I can see why people wouldn't like them. I agree with most of the Church's stances on things. There are a few I disagree with, but I think the Church will come round in time. There are also a couple things that I really respect about the Catholic Church. For instance, they don't condemn people who've never heard of Christ, and they honestly admit they aren't sure what will happen to those who have heard of Christ but don't believe in him. In fact, they pretty much refrain from judging on the heaven/hell issue altogether. Another thing I really respect is the way that the Church is willing to admit that it could be wrong. I know you don't hear this a lot, but the Church recognizes the fact that it's only human, and that humans make mistakes. That's why, outside of dogma (statements saying 'this is what makes a Catholic a Catholic'), the Church won't claim that it's always going to be right about everything. They recognize that God 'wrote his law on our hearts' and gave us each a conscience, so if we do our research and pray for guidance and still find ourselves in disagreement with a non-dogmatic issue, that's all right. We're informed and we're open to the Holy Spirit, and we each must act in accordance to his will as he shows it to us.
2006-08-20 06:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Caritas 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Catholic myself, but I don't agree with everything it has to say for itself. Its traditions are what I disagree with in most areas, but I do obviously follow the majority of its teachings.
A few things I disagree with: priests cannot marry, women cannot be priests, homosexuality is immoral, homosexuality is never something that a person can be born with, Catholicism is the most true/correct of any other religion, animals don't make the cut for the afterlife (heaven), and some people are actually going to hell for not believing in God or Jesus.
A few things I agree with: the bible should be interpretted contextually (literally and figuratively, depending), Jesus was both human and divine, God loves us all unconditionally, each religion contains its truths, transfiguration occurs when the priest blesses the Eucharist, we put Mary and the Saints in high regard but do not worship them, and predestination is a false doctrine.
2006-08-20 12:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the original Christian church. It was founded by St. Peter who was directed by Christ to found a church. There have been problems but it has stayed as one for almost 2000 years. I belong and have been very happy being in the church all these years.
2006-08-20 12:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is to set in its ways and has to many rituals which is what Jesus came to do away with God does not care for tradition just our Love and compation
2006-08-20 12:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i was just there this morning
2006-08-20 12:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Prep♥™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋