is the catholic religion at its most weakest state today?

Answer 1

I don't think so.

According to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University, the worldwide population of Catholics is as large as it ever has been and is still growing:

1970 = 653,600,000
1975 = 709,600,000
1980 = 783,700,000
1985 = 852,000,000
1990 = 928,500,000
1995 = 989,400,000
2000 = 1,045,000,000
2004 = 1,114,000,000

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Actually now. As many protestant religions and evanlegicals numbers have declined the catholic church had remained steady and has seen continued growth. it is currently the worlds largest religion with 1.2 billion members. the only other religion that rivals it is muslims with no central head or leader with about the same numbers or a tad less.

Catholicism ineherient forgiveness and that humans are not perfect is the reason it has remained a fav religion. it is also the most charitable and helps settle and resettles those in times of crisis.

it's leaders take a vow of poverty so no pay is given to them and the food and housing is all given by church members.

Answer 3

I think it would be if the higher ups took a realistic look at catholic community today. I am a catholic. I love my religion, but I don't have much respect for the church as a whole. I don't believe all priests are terrible. Unfortunately, those who were abusive were not adequately sanctioned and many children and families have suffered as a result.

The church needs to change, in my opinion. It is anti-gay, anti-women (why is it that nuns must take a vow of poverty and priests do not???) and in my opinion anti-family by not allowing priests to marry. Marriage was outlawed for monetary reasons, not for celibacy. For example, Africa is in crisis with HIV. The Catholic church still preaches celibacy instead of safe sex. Women and children are being raped brutally!!! Educating these men who perpetrate these horrible acts might not help with the violence but possibly slow down the spread of HIV. HIV is spreading at lightning speed, but the church refrains from providing more alternative information to its celibacy stance. Don't get me wrong the problems in Africa go way beyond celibacy, but it is one example of the church's inflexibility.

Some people might really disagree with me, but the catholic church needs to look at the world and adjust itself accordingly. I'm not saying change the doctrine or traditions of the religion, but open up to more women and realize that Catholics are leaving the church or are apathetic to its causes.

Unfortunately, the church really isn't weak. It is one of the wealthiest powers in the world. Its weakness lies in its inflexibility, poor management, and ancient rules that really do not benefit the average members of the church.

Good question!!!

*** Someone responded that the leaders of the church take a vow of poverty....not true....only the women have to be poor and some sects of priests. Average Priests receive a decent salary and have better retirement. Nuns are often penniless and have very sad retirements. I used to do volunteer donations for local convents. It was sad how these older nuns were treated.

Answer 4

True to a great extend. All though the frame work of the church was solid the the way it encouraged the culture has resulted in the present situation. The reason behind the growing number of spiritual groups and cults gives us the same message.

Answer 5

Most weakest state is not the question - believe in Jesus' Name kept praying for domaination any where today. Jesus loves all of us brother..

Answer 6

western culture is at its most weakest state today and we know why.

Answer 7

One thing for sure it is at it's turning point. I believe it will withstand all of its controversy though.

Answer 8

Who said that?

Answer 9

It should be considering the sex scandals, the aiding Nazi escapes, the Inquisition-----it amazes me it has made it this long.