Catholicism question?

Question

If you are a Catholic, what do you think about Protestant people? Do they go to Heaven too? What do you think about their doctrine?

Answer 1

CAtholics chose the books of the bible a long time ago and chose the core christian faith (nicene creed in 312 a.d.) I think protestants are missing out on the fullness of the Christian Faith. they don't have the 7 sacrements which strenghten the faith. Yet, it is still possible for them to go to heaven. God judges our hearts.

Answer 2

I think they go to heaven. The Catholic Church has oficially stated that all Christians are united by the same path even though we are different in the ways we worship. Protestant doctrine doesn't bother me because a lot of it comes from Catholicism. They even have the Nicene Creed and do most of our traditions.

Answer 3

I be live that if you are a good Christian who loves the LORD and have not committed a mortal sin I think that you would go to heaven or at least purgatory. However, Catholicism is the TRUE Christian doctrine. It was founded but Jesus who named Peter Pope. And it has not split since then. Whereas you have say the Baptist Churches (no offense) splitting like crazy. You got your Southern Baptist and your United Baptists and your First Baptists. There are hundreds. But Catholics have not split since Jesus said "I name you Peter and on this Rock I will build my Church." (the Bible) And Catholic is the ONLY religion who be lives that the Eucharist is really Jesus' real flesh and real blood. When Catholicism was new, other religions thought Christians barbaric because they said this. Which of course we are not. But if you look at the history time line of Christianity you will see Catholicism has has its up and downs and that is probably why Luther split but disputes can be resolved better than what he did. Anyway, sorry if I got carried away, I love sharing my faith!!!!!

Answer 4

Former Catholic, but sure they believe Protestants go to heaven. Both are Christians and both believe in salvation through Jesus Christ. Differences in doctrine are admitted. Catholics and Protestants are a long way from where they used to be. I think both groups have tried to mend that fence. After all, we're all Christians and need to be united.

Answer 5

Some protestants might enjoy a better chance of going to heaven than some Catholics. but it's only because a lot of good Catholics make a point of praying for protestants, too.

As far as protestant doctrine ... it's so full of holes, it's like a leaky bucket ... but even a leaky bucket can carry something ... and with God, all things are possible.

Answer 6

I have a Catholic family but i would consider myself Spiritual. I believe anyone can enter heaven no matter what religious creed one goes by as long as they live good fulfilling lives that are meaningful. None of this who came first stuff, protestants or catholics or christians or whatever or who's right and who's wrong, just live a good life and i don't see how you can't be granted access through the gates of heaven.

Answer 7

I am a catholic....and in the strict sense of the word KATH = according to HOLOS = the whole - so are so-called "Protestants". The Creeds know of only ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC and APOSTOLIC Church. Not a Catholic Church and a Protestant Church....but ONE Church. And all Baptized persons are the members, with Jesus Christ is the head of the Body. That's basic Catholic doctrine. That's Creedal Christianity.

Answer 8

There are some Catholics, even prominent ones, who think they are the only ones going to heaven. Hopefully there are more of us who see that Christianity is about following Christ in a way that is true to yourself. I understand what Martin Luther was protesting, the abuses were real, and I'm not sure everything was completely addressed by subsequent councils. Even though we disagree in the methods, our eyes and steps are all directed toward God.

For me, faith is a personal commitment to the ideas that will affect the way I act in the world. There are a lot of good, effective ideas out there and no one can believe them all. They contradict. If one's beliefs are consistent and ones behavior is charitable, why should God care?

Answer 9

I am a Catholic and I have attended Catholic Schools all my life. What we are taught is to respect other Religions too. It is always said that, "Love one another as you Love yourself." It does not descriminate Religion or race. For me I look at Protestant people just like any other people. I also think that we all will go to heaven. Cheers.

Answer 10

I believe that all who put their faith in Christ and live according to his teachings can be given salvation. Even Protestants. (: But it is the Catholic Church that Christ founded and the Catholic Church that will always stay true to God.