2006-09-07 18:06:27 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Following is the profession of faith that is made by Catholics at every Mass:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and our salvation, he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered, died and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. .
From this, I would say, "Yes, Catholics are Christian"
2006-09-08 01:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how you do define a Christian from one view. Some see a Christian as a religious group and see Catholics as another religious group.
Another view is that no matter what religious group one is associated with he may be considered a Christian if he calls himself a Christian.
A third view is that a Christian is one who does give the same outward appearance as the Christ would give in acts, speech, and deeds to everyone who does observe.
Really your question is very tough to answer properly because there are so many ways to see that word Christian. I guess you must first define what you see in the word to get a better answer OK
Do have a good day and do not pay any attention to those who do answer by name calling. Just consider the source and let it go with a smile.
Have a good day OK
2006-09-07 22:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by cjkeysjr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some Christians do not evaluate Roman Catholics to be authentic Christians, and those are frequently protestants. yet actually, Roman Catholics are Christian yet no longer all Christians are Catholic. Roman Catholics are lead through the Pope in Rome. Protestants do not understand the Pope's authority and are prepared into thousands of diverse denominations. The eastern Orthodox(Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox) also do no longer understand the Pope, even if their teachings and ceremonies are very such as the Roman Catholics. The Eucharist is meant to be Jesus's body and Blood, it really is a Holy Sacrament, a considered necessary portion of Catholic church ceremony. i do not position self assurance in it. i visit variety of understand the concept yet i'm no longer Catholic or Christian. under no circumstances be terrified of asking questions of your priest or fellow parishioners.
2016-10-15 23:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-07 20:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by YourAnswer... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at my answer to your Mormon question. It will be the same response for this question.
2006-09-07 18:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by Dead 2 Self 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋