2006-11-10 10:25:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous 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.
2006-11-11 14:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Catholics are Christians. In fact, one of the earliest branches of Christianity, along with the Orthodox faith. Catholics believe that the Pope is the head of the church, and there is a hierarchy of priests, bishops, archbishops etc. who act as go-betweens for Christians to contact God.
Catholics also practice confession, to repent through a priest for their sins. And a lot of Catholic holy days have a more ritualistic aspect to them. They also place more emphasis on the Virgin Mary than other denominations.
2006-11-10 10:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by lady_s_hazy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Roman Catholic Church is a denomination within Christianity. Therefore, Catholics are Christian.
From Wikipedia:
"The Roman Catholic Church or Catholic Church...is the Christian Church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, currently Pope Benedict XVI....the Catholic Church is not only the largest Christian Church, but also the largest organized body of any world religion."
From the Encyclopaedia Britannica entry on Roman Catholicism:
"Largest denomination of Christianity, with more than one billion members."
2006-11-10 10:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first Christians were Catholic. But, throughout history some people have chosen to form their own sects and denominations because they didn't like this-or-that in the faith that Jesus left us. Of coarse, not all non-catholics can be accused of this heresy - just the ones who started their own churches and led others astray.
2006-11-10 10:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by infinity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians don’t just believe IN Jesus they also believe he’s the messiah. So Catholics are also Christians.
2006-11-10 10:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by bluebird_chica 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Christian is a general term for anyone who believes in Jesus Christ. A Catholic is a specific sect with specific beliefs.
2006-11-10 10:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by hopeless 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
All catholics are christian, but not all christians are catholic.
2006-11-10 10:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by mesquitemachine 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Catholics are not Christian.
Catholics recognize Mary as someone worthy of prayer, a true Christian only prays to God and Jesus (who are one and the same anyway).
2006-11-10 10:28:22 · answer #8 · answered by Susie 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Here's a good explanation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_QmNx-Eb4U
2006-11-10 10:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by Red neck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very good answer matt.......lol
2006-11-10 10:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by flip4449 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋