It has taken a stand against moral relativism, the degredation of the value placed on human dignity and life, but is virtually alone in its efforts among a secular and contemptuous world which preaches open-mindedness but still attacks religious rights.
2006-10-21 17:25:17 · 9 answers · asked by ben 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
jahovas need not apply
2006-10-22 04:12:27 · update #1
That is what I converted two years ago...after much study I left my baptist roots and joined in with the Catholics...there may have been some rotten apples that have run the church at certain points in history but the "Church" as a whole can be traced to Jesus himself...
2006-10-21 17:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by paulding_dweller 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the catholic church it's older.. the catholic church is not perfect. I am catholic and I believe the church still have the truth despite the problems there are inside of her.. the catholic church not just recognize rome, as well the orthodox churches and east churches are part of the tradition and they are still keeping the traditions and the creed of the apostles.. like Jesus is God.. Jesus was born thru a virgin.. the protestants only recognize the Bible but they dont have any guide how to interpret the Bible. they think Adan and Eve were real people.. when the Bible talks in metaphor you need to know what does really mean adan and eve..and what was the purpose this chapter of genesis..
2006-10-21 17:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic church does not stand alone in regards to theology or spiritually, a lot of other religions including my own stand for those things. We may differ on a few points, but the basic things are the same.
2006-10-21 17:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by saintrose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, just take a look at the history of the catholic church, and of their leaders today. Below is what will happen to the church.
One thing Jesus will do when he returns, is get rid of "false religion" along with anyone practicing it.
What is false religion?
Why does religion seem to be at the root of so many problems?
The fault lies, not with all religion, but with “false” religion.
False Religion...MEDDLES IN WAR AND POLITICS: How many religions can you think of whose members engage in war?
False Religion...SPREADS FALSE DOCTRINE: Most religions teach that the soul of spirit is some invisible part of a human that survives the death of the physical body. However, the Bible teaches a different doctrine. “The soul that is sinning, it itself will die.” Ezekiel 18:4 Jesus taught that the dead will be resurrected, an unnecessary action if humans had an immortal soul. Does your religion teach that the soul does not die?
False Religion...TOLERATES IMMORAL SEX: Church groups ordain gay and lesbian members of the clergy. What, though, does the Bible teach? It plainly states: “Do YOU not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men.” 1 Cor. 6:9,10 Do you know of religions that condone immoral sex?
How to identify true religion.
True Religion...PRACTICES LOVE: True worshippers are “no part of the world,” are not divided by race or culture, and display “love among themselves.” Rather than killing one another, they are willing to die for one another.
True Religion...TRUSTS GOD'S WORD: Instead of teaching “tradition” and “commands of men as doctrines,” true religion bases its doctrine on God's Word, the Bible
True Religion...STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND UPHOLDS HISH MORAL STANDARDS: True religion trains husbands to “love their wives as their own bodies,” helps wives to develop “deep respect for their husbands,” and teaches children to “be obedient to their parents.”
True Religion is available, search for it.
2006-10-21 18:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by BJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I admire what the Catholic church has done. But to say it is virtually alone, no, I disagree. You just have not heard what other churches are saying.
2006-10-21 17:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by SuperDDD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No Absolutely not, that is why I am not a catholic anymore!
2006-10-21 17:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by deeva4444 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are truly wise.
2006-10-22 00:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-21 17:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
NO
2006-10-21 17:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by norm s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋