wuts the diffrence between catholic and christian?

Answer 1

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 2

In a known sense, the Catholic faith is a branch or denomination of the Christian faith, so Catholics could be Christians. considering many Christians are of the Protestant denomination (or maybe Protestantism is broken down into further denominations), there are people who could say Catholics are not Christians considering Catholicism places a great emphasis on works mutually as Protestants emphasize salvation by faith on my own (yet they nevertheless carry forth that displaying which you're stored is considerable). With that being stated, specific the Catholic Church has specific ideals and practices that Protestants do no longer inevitably stick to (i.e. confession). As for cloth wardrobe, each and every church is diverse. some Catholic church homes are strict approximately what to positioned on, others are no longer. There are Protestant church homes that make a extensive deal approximately clothing while others propose the "come as you're" sentiment.

Answer 3

I think one of the main differences is the Catholic faiths' tenet supporting the Pope and his infalibilty. I am a Catholic born and raised but I do not accept the Pope as God's personal emissary on earth...he is human and therefore prone to mistakes as witnessed to his recent comments on Islam. Praying to Jesus' mother Mary is something I do. I pray the rosary as a meditation and source of strength. The rosary was given to St. Dominic many years ago. The appearences of Mary to different children and adults over the years is something I do strongly believe in. I accept Christ as my savior. Catholics do not have to confess their sins to a guy in a closet anymore...we can confess face-to-face now.

Answer 4

Christians don't use holy water. They don't recognize Mary as much. They don't pray the Rosery. They don't go to confession. Christian classes rarely (if ever) mention the saints from the Bible.

They have different views and opinions from the Catholics.

Answer 5

Although Catholics refer to themeselves as Christian, they are distinctly different from fundamental Christianity. Catholicism over the years has incorporated many numerous man-made laws and traditions into their church that are not mentioned in the Bible (i.e. papal rule, Mary worship, worship of saints, icons, doctrine of purgatory, indolences, etc.) Catholicism is a very works based form of Christianity which is in direct contradiction of the Bible.

Protestant Christianity however, is more closely aligned to fundamental Christianity. In the 16th century, Martin Luther and several more individuals began the movement we know better as Protestantism (protesting the Catholic church). Protestants hold to a grace oriented/no works based faith system as clearly outlined in the Book of Romans.

Answer 6

Catholicism is just one branch of Christianity.

A Christian is anyone who's religion follows Christ. There are many subcategories: Protestant, Catholic, Roman Catholic, Mormon, etc.

Answer 7

Generally speaking, catholics live in big cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, etc. Outside of that, catholics are christians.

Answer 8

Ordinarily "catholic" is used to refer to those professing the Christian faith and who consider themselves members of the body of Christians commonly referred to as "Roman Catholics." There are also "Eastern," "Orthodox," and some other categories of catholics as well. The term "Christian" ordinarily is applied to the persons who consider Jesus Christ as their personal savior and follow his teachings. Catholics are Christians. Christians include Catholics and many others, all having in common their Christian faith.

Answer 9

Catholics are Christians. I wonder if you mean between catholics and protestants. Catholics and protestants all worship Christ and believe he is the savior.

Answer 10

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