How did the Catholic religion evolve into what it is today?
2006-09-07 00:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by POLICE 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think in 326 AD
2006-09-07 00:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pentecost is considered the birthday of the church because until that time they were afraid and in hiding. That would make the beginning of the Catholic Church in about 33 AD.
During the early years, between 33 and about 107 the name Catholic (meaning "universal" in Greek) came into usage and has hung on ever since.
The name is first used in a historical letter from Ignatius of Antioch who was both a disciple and a close friend of the apostle St.John, and who was bishop of the church in Antioch (Remember Antioch...where we were first called "Christians" in Acts 11:26). Ignatius was thrown to wild animals in Rome during the persecutions. After his arrest he wrote letters to a bunch of the churches, among them, one to the Smyrneans that we have copies of. Here is the relevent part: "CHAP. VIII.--LET NOTHING BE DONE WITHOUT THE BISHOP.
See that ye all follow the bishop, even as Christ Jesus does the Father, and the presbytery as ye would the apostles. Do ye also reverence the deacons, as those that carry out[through their office] the appointment of God. Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper(18) Eucharist, which is[administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude[of the people] also be; by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude[of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church."
2006-09-07 00:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah about 326AD during the great apostasy...when Constatine made Christianity a state religion for political control. Then it was divided between Constatine and the Pope...It is not founded on the foundation of prophets and apostles as Jesus Christ established His Church. Even the CAtholic is apparent that it's not His church, but a church of man. They do not have the priesthood authority to act in God's name and can not offer the saving ordinances.
2006-09-07 00:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sailormoon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a great book for you. It is called "Why do Catholics do that?" It is by Kevin Johnson.
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2006-09-08 07:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by OPM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of constantine?
2006-09-07 01:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Cyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has started with saint peter and runs till today it's very firm traditions and dogmas
2006-09-07 00:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With the Apostles.
2006-09-07 00:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-09-08 05:27:48 · answer #8 · answered by vicky India,Punjab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋