What is the problem with Catholicism? (if any)?

Answer 1

maybe that the Catholic Church as been responsible for more death and suffering than any other organization in history.

besides that nothing.

Answer 2

The question assumes that Catholicism is a monolith, which it is not, despite what the Catholic hierarchy might say. A European Catholic is different from an American Catholic in devotion and practice, and not all Catholics buy into the official teaching of the magisterium in Rome. The same is true in Judaism and in Islam. So to ask what the "problem" is, one would have to define what Catholicism one is speaking of. For example, even though the dogma has not shifted, the image projected by his holiness Benedict XVI is different from that projected by Karlow Wotywa RIP.

Answer 3

As a very proud Catholic, I'm tempted to say nothing. However, as with any religion on this earth (yes, every religion on this earth, no exceptions) there is the margin of human error. I've seen a few of the answers on here. Corrupt priests and ancient ways that do not meld with modern thinking are among the biggiest problems others have pointed out.

1. The priests. They are men, human beings made of flesh and blood like the rest of us. They are suseptible to temptation like any other. Some can resist, some cannot. Let the one who has never sucombed to sin cast the first stone. There is no one in earth like that.

2. Ancient traditions. Though it is slow, the views are changing. It started with Pope John Paul II. Thanks to him, some things have changed for the better, but you cannot change 2000 years of thinking over night.

And for those who said it is the people that are wrong with Catholism, I have some news for you. I've met people of many religion, Christian and non-Chrisitian. You have nuts and over-zealous people in all religions, as well as those who are great to be around. That's being human.

Answer 4

wow, you have a lot of misinformation from people against the Rcc. they do not pray to idols or worship other than God/Jesus. yes they venerate saints and Mary but worship is alone for God.
I believe that due to the fact the Rcc has been around for over 2000 years, people are misguided and don't know what it's really all about.
the Rcc is based in the bible teachings and Apolostic tradtion (for it's based upn the traditions of the apolstles, it's that old). just like in your family you have various traditions.
the Rcc seems foreign to those who will not actually take the time to learn and listen. unfortunaltey, too many have unfounded biases that are based upon lies and half-truths.
I am a practicing Catholic. I know fully that it is only through Christ that I have been saved. I'm named after His Mother and thus have a love and respect for her - she was IMHO the first Christian - She offered Her life fully and wholly to the Will of God. she is an example of how a mere human can offer their life to God and live according to His Way.
The main problem i do see within the Rcc is that people who say they are catholic - do not know why they are Catholic or practice their fatih as other Christian denominations. UNlike the Jews - just because your parent(s) are Catholic does not mean you are. Until you accept Christ and repent for your sins, you are not Catholic.
YSIC

Answer 5

If 99% of the internet has web sites that say the same false things that are said under this very question, and if 100% of "Bible only/born again/evangelical/nondenominational groups and churches preach falsehoods against the Catholic Church, why is it that there are no anti-Protestant Catholic web sites?

I will re-word it:

Since so much of the internet is full of anti-Catholicism, where are the Catholics web sites formally attacking Protestantism with lies, re-written history and misrepresentations of beliefs???


hey! thats a good question!!!!!

Answer 6

I love the Catholic Church and I don't have any problems with her. I converted to Catholicism from Protestantism (Baptist) last Easter and I have never been happier or closer to Jesus. And having a relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints has been a huge help to me.

Answer 7

Catholicism is a set of beliefs or truths. If you believe them then there is nothing wrong with it if you don`t then everything is wrong with it. The interesting thing about being catholic is that everyone who isn`t has alot to say about something that is irrelevent in their lives. For those of us who live the rules of the catholic faith it is an absolutely wonderful place to be.

Answer 8

Not enough space. First they changed the Sabbath day,from Saturday to Sunday. The Pope is thought of as God's own man on Earth. They worship Idles,Mary,and all those Saints. They tell their followers to have as many children as possible, but they( the leaders) don't. In fact in some countries the Priest,can and do dis communicate women for using birth control.

Answer 9

It's another faith based religion. And if faith is all it takes to make something true then that means all religions are true. That and it has more blood on it's hands than any other religion.

"..if all the bones of all the victims of the Catholic Church could be gathered together, a monument higher than all the pyramids would rise..." [Robert G. Ingersoll, "What Must We Do To Be Saved?" 1880, in Ingersoll's Works, Vol. 1, p. 497]

Answer 10

I think its a good thing mostly for most people who are into it.

Its track record is NOT that good as anyone who looks will find out. Crusades, Nazi sympathizers, burning scientists and other thinkers, etc.

I personally beleive that its ultimately better, if not more pleasant, to decide what you do and don't beleive. I just don't like being told what to beleive, from Rev. Moon or the Pope, or the President, whoever. I reserve judgement and will change it tomorrow if I believe something else.

Answer 11

generally people don't like the veneration of Mary and of the Saints. Most Protestant Christians also feel its too restrictive and doesn't allow for a personal relationship with Christ.

It also has a bad history, with sale of indulgences, and appointing priests and bishops for money and the like. But all really old religions have had something bad in their history.