2006-11-08 08:58:18 · 7 answers · asked by locogirl 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"What separates us as believers in Christ is much less than what unites us." (Pope John XXIII)
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 many 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.
2006-11-08 17:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Episcopal Church is a Protestant church, with major differences to Roman Catholicism, including the use of the Book of Common Prayer and the ordination of women and non-celibate men to the priesthood. In 18th century parlance, "Protestant Episcopal" meant a Protestant church governed by bishops in Apostolic Succession. In this way, the Church was distinguished from both the Roman Catholic Church and the other Protestant churches. The Episcopal Church adheres to the Nicene Creed as the main statement of faith; however, the Church finds the Apostle's Creed sufficient in ecumenical matters.
2006-11-08 09:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by egyptsprincess07 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, in the Episcopal Church, their priests are allowed to marry, they don't consider the Pope the head of their church...there are many differences.
2006-11-08 09:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by mesquitemachine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Catholic Church is the true church established by Christ and founded on St. Peter.
2006-11-08 09:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the episcopal church does not have the pope as its leader
2006-11-08 08:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And the Episcopal Church has "priestesses" and "bishopesses" and at least one alcoholic practicing homosexual bishop... and just today had a Priest resign from his post at a private school because he was seen on a gay nude wrestling video website.
'Nuff said
2006-11-08 09:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, episcopal is protestant and catholic is, well, catholic.
2006-11-08 09:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by Bronx B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋