is catholic apart a christianity
2006-12-30 14:40:54 · 12 answers · asked by Christopher 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Catholics are Christians
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2006-12-30 14:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the Catholic church believes in the Lordship of Jesus Christ as the Son of God, which is basically the only requirment of being a Christian. Historically speaking, the Roman Catholic church is the original Christian church and all other denominations have broken away from the Catholic church (or a denomination that previously broke away). That is why in creeds, when we speak of the universal church, or the whole of Christianity, we say we believe in the Catholic Church.
Anyone who would claim that the Catholic church is not Christian is caught in their own denominational dogma and doctrine.
2006-12-30 14:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by rogueknight17 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on who you ask, and how you define Christianity.
A working definition of Christianity is, a follower of Jesus who declares themselves to be a Christian.
By this definition, Catholics would be Christians.
In fact, for a long time, from around 400 AD till the Protestant Reformation, Catholics were pretty much the only Christians.
On the other hand, some Fundamentalist Protestants say that Catholics are not Christians because they follow a lot of manmade traditions that are not in the Bible, and because they never explicitly make the profession of Jesus as their "Lord and Savior". Instead, they are baptised shortly after birth and raised in a faith and way of life where this is implicitly understood.
Although I no longer practice, I was raised a very devout Catholic and I regard Catholics as Christians.
2006-12-30 14:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes. In fact, the first organized Christian church was the Catholic Church. The protestant denominations did not come about until there was protest within the church.
2006-12-30 14:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by HarmNone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that he died for our sins and rose again and is alive today. There are some other things in their doctrine that may not add up. Their doctrines are different from the Protestant doctrines. There are more books in their Bible. Some people think that they are worshipers of Mary and that they will burn in Hell. We are not the judge of them, God is. They are Christians and they believe in the gospels of Jesus Christ so I don't see how you can deny them.
2006-12-30 15:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Tall Order 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Catholic church is a subset of Christianity.
2006-12-30 14:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Catholic's teach the preachings of Jesus Christ (among others, but so do protestants). So for me they are Christian. Others may disagree, but when it comes to the fundamentals they are Christians.
2006-12-30 14:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
To my knowledge according to many yes. But since most of Christianity has different teachings from the bible. The bible says looks at their works, and fruits.
2006-12-30 15:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a sense yes, because Catholicism does hold to some of the elements of the christian faith. No in that it does not put christ in the center and promotes instead doctrines that are not in the bible and makes salvation works based when it is by faith in Christ alone that one is saved.
2006-12-30 14:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by donefishd 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, Christianity is the belief in Christ...
2006-12-30 14:50:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋