Are Catholics and Protestants both Christian religions?

Answer 1

yes.

Christian Divisions
Today, there is diversity of doctrines and practices amongst various groups that label themselves as Christian. These groups are sometimes classified under denominations, though for various theological reasons many groups reject this classification system. At other times these groups are described in terms of varying traditions, representing core historical similarities and differences. Christianity may be broadly represented as being divided into three main groupings:

Roman Catholicism: The Roman Catholic Church, the largest single body, which includes Latin Rite and several Eastern Catholic communities and totals more than 1 billion baptized members.

Eastern Christianity: Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and others with a combined membership of more than 300 million baptized members.

Protestantism: Numerous groups such as Anglicans, Lutherans, Reformed/Presbyterians, Evangelical, Charismatic, Baptists, Methodists, Nazarenes, Anabaptists, and Pentecostals. The oldest of these separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century Protestant Reformation, followed in many cases by further divisions. Worldwide total ranges from 592 to 650 million.

The above groupings are not without exceptions. Some Protestants identify themselves simply as Christian, or born-again Christian; they typically distance themselves from the confessionalism of many Protestant communities that emerged during the Reformation by calling themselves "non-denominational" — often founded by individual pastors, they have little affiliation with historic denominations (Methodists, Baptists, Anglicans, etc.) Restorationists, which are historically connected to the Protestant Reformation, do not describe themselves as "reforming" a Christian Church continuously existing from the time of Jesus, but as restoring a Church that was historically lost at some point. Others, particularly among Anglicans and in Neo-Lutheranism, identify themselves as being "both Catholic and Protestant". Lastly, a few small communities employ a name similar to the Roman Catholic Church, such as the Old-Catholics, but are not in communion with the See of Rome.

Other Christian communities are difficult to group with the above classifications due to differences in basic doctrines. These include African indigenous churches with up to 110 million members (estimates vary widely), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called Mormons) with more than 12 million members, Jehovah's Witnesses with approximately 6.6 million members, and the Unity Church, with approximately 2 million members.

Answer 2

Yes. Catholic means universal, and is the first Christian Church. Protestants have Christian beliefs too, though. However, in a sense, there are no Catholics, but Christians. The Church is the Pilgrim Church on Earth and other faiths are denominations of Christianity.

Answer 3

Yes.

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 4

Yes they are. Let's say we have "religion" and break it down into Christianity, Hinduism, Wicca, Spirituality, etc...then we break Christianity down into Catholic and Protestant. Then we break Protestant down into Medodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, etc. Following the branches back up, yes both Catholic and Protestant follow the Christian branch.

Answer 5

Catholic here-Yes both are christian.

They both acknowledge the Holy Trinity, prayer, worship, etc.

There are two big differences. The catholic believe that the bread and wine during communion is the LITERAL flesh and blood of Jesus-based on biblical interputations.

Catholics, and some other older faiths believe in the communion of the saints. We believe that the saints in heaven can here are prayers, and can take them to the Lord for us. Rev 5:8

Most protestant faiths are off shoots of ours, and many still carry many of our beliefs. Though many deny it.

Peace be with you in your spiritual journey.

Answer 6

Most people think so. There are some radical "evangelical Christians" (one of the Protestant religions) who argue that Catholicism, as it exists today, is a cult that should not be considered Christian. But that's no different than radical Catholics during the Reformation.

Answer 7

Nothing technical about it. Both are Christain Churches. The Protestants broke away when Martin Luther. 1483 - 1546 dealt the symbolic blow that began the Reformation when he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church.
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Answer 8

Yes. The Catholic Church is the "Mother" church and most of the others (excluding Greek Orthodox and a couple of other, smaller churches) are the Catholic Church's "Daughters".

Of course, you're going to get a wide variety of different replies... but a quick look at history will show what is what.

Answer 9

They are the same religion. QAt one time there was only the "Roman Catholic Church" as the christian church(the roman emperor founded the church tha tis why it is called the "roman Catholic Church") Protestants cma elater as late religious leaders "protested" and the break away branch of christainity became known as protestants. who than evolve dinto baptists, Jehova writnesses, holliness ect.

Answer 10

Dear Pardox,

to be a Christian is to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus teaches that he is God and he is to be worshipped alone as God.

i've many Catholic friends who are not very solid about their belief in Christ- instead focusing on the saints, etc.

i would say in terms of their basic doctrine- most likely. (there are some Catholic views that are questionable- but even in Catholicism there is traditional Roman Catholic, etc.) But i prefer to treat everyone individually and so if my friend is a Catholic, Christian, i proceed to ask them what they believe about Jesus, the Bible, etc. (essential basic stuff). Sometimes people will say i'm a Christian and you start to hear what they say and you're like no way!!!

Hope that helps,

Nick