What is the difference between Episcopal and Baptist, Baptist and Christian, Christian and Catholic?

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SHort or long answers fine

Answer 1

Episcopalians are Christians

Catholics are actually listed as other.

With even more love in Christ.

Answer 2

Well I can tell you that there is no difference between a Catholic and a Christian. Although many non-Catholic Christians like to think that Catholics are not Christians. Catholics have a different set of dogma then most other Christians, and have slightly different world views - such as both grace and good works will lead to salvation. A greatly misunderstood view. It means that if one is really saved and has faith - one will show it through their deeds. Simple as that.

Episocapls are close to Catholics in several regards and pretty far away from Baptists. I'll let someone who is more familiar with the Baptist doctrine to help you with that.

All Christians are essentially the same - they just practice differently and some even believe that only they have the truth and everyone else is wrong. But their centeral doctrine of Jesus and his salvation is what makes them Christians.

Hope that helps some.

Answer 3

All the denominations you listed are forms of Christianity. You could be a Baptist Christian, a Catholic Christian, an Espiscopalian christian, it doesn't matter. You believe Jesus was the son of God, you're Christian.

Answer 4

I found my answer to this question by reading the book 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift. His commentary on the feuds, fights and follies of the political times he lived in tells us much--like the differences between people on religious bases amount to the feud between two groups in the book who are at war over which end is best for cracking an egg.

The three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) are essentially quite similar and aggressively violent, patriarchal, and xenophobic. Each sect within each faith tries to convince the world that it is the only way to live, and that all who do not accept their idea of society and behavior are less than human and to be exterminated.

I think it will be good riddance to bad mythology when the human race sheds these particular belief systems.

Answer 5

A Baptist is a Christian.

Answer 6

Short answer: Nothing. It is only how each religion choses to worship. And I am not Catholic but I do believe that Catholic was the first Christian religion and all others came from that church.
And I also believe that most Christians see the Pope as the leader of all Christians, like I do.

Answer 7

They are all "Christians."

"Catholic" refers to several Christian groups, including the Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Uniates, Melkites, Maronites, Nestorians, Malabarians, Old Calendarists, Genuine Orthodox, Monophysites, etc. But most people say "Catholic" when they are talking about the Roman Catholic Church, centered in Rome. Catholic Churches always have three levels of clergy (bishop, priest, deacon). Their Church services are always scripted, and include pre-written prayers and hymns. They practice rituals called "sacraments" that are thought to impart spiritual experiences in the worshiper.

"Episcopal" is any Christian group that has a three-level clergy made up of bishops, priests and deacons. All of the Catholic Churches are also Episcopal, as is the Church of England (also known as the Anglican Church). Most people use the term "Episcopal" to refer to the Church of England. Anglican Churches are very similar to Catholic Churches. The only differences are in minor theological points, the number of sacraments observed, and the number of holidays observed.

"Baptist" refers to several Christian groups who broke off from the Church of England in the 17th century. Each Baptist congregation is independent, and they do not have the three-level clergy mentioned above. Baptists are very different from Anglicans and Catholics. They make decisions by majority vote, do not observe sacraments, and do not (usually) use pre-written prayers in their worship services. Catholic services usually have a 10 minute sermon delivered by the priest, and 50 minutes of prayers and hymns. Baptists tend to have 10 minutes of prayers and hymns, and 50 minutes of sermon.

Catholic and Episcopal Churches usually define their faith based on the traditions of the Church, decisions made by Church leaders, and sacred writings like the Bible. Baptists, on the other hand, reject Church tradition, and believe that the Bible contains everything that Christians need to know in order to be a Christian. Catholics believe that the Bible should be interpreted by the Church as a whole, including previous generations of Christians. Baptists, in general, believe that the interpretation of the Bible is an individual responsibility.

Christian terminology can be a complex subject. There are Catholics and Protestants. Among Catholics there are Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Orthodox. Among the Orthodox there are Eastern Orthodox, Old Calendarists, Uniates, Nestorians, and Monophysites. Among the Eastern Orthodox there are 14 different Churches. Among the Old Calendarists there are ROCOR, ROCA, Genuine Greek Orthodox, Genuine Bulgarian Orthodox, etc. Among the Uniates there are Greek/Byzantine Catholics, Ukranian Catholics, Coptic Catholics, Chaldean Catholics, etc. Among the Nestorians there are Assyrians, Chaldeans, Ancient Easterns, Malabarians, etc. Among the Monophysites there are Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Melkites, etc.

Among the Protestants there are Churches descended from Martin Luther, Churches descended from John Calvin, and Churches descended from the Church of England. Among the Lutherans are several groups, including the Missouri Synod. Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses are also descended from Luther. Among the Churches descended from John Calvin are the Presbyterian and Evangelical Churches (which include many denominations). Among the Churches descended from the Anglicans are Baptists, Methodists, and Pentecostals. There are hundreds of Baptist denominations, a few Methodist denominations, and hundreds of Pentecostal denominations. Among the Pentecostals there are Pentecostal Holiness Churches, Assemblies of God Churches, Apostolic Pentecostal Churches, etc.

Sum total, there are over 30,000 different Christian denominations. Most of these are Protestant. The majority of Christian denominations take a more 'liberal' view of the faith, believe in things like Evolution, and are willing to accept other denominations as mutual Christians. A handful of denominations are exclusive, and believe that they are the only legitimate form of Christianity. Some denominations believe in hell, some don't. Some believe that everyone will be saved, some don't. Some believe that good people go to heaven, others believe that only believers go to heaven. Some believe in evolution, some don't. Some believe that other religions are going to hell, most don't. Some believe that all 'gods' are really the same God, others believe that all 'gods' are really demons. Some believe that Christianity was a continuation of paganism, others don't. Some believe in miracles, others don't. Some believe that the Bible should be interpreted literally, others don't. Some believe that the Bible was written by God, others that it was written by men. Some believe that the Bible is all-sufficient, others that it is a reference book.

Answer 8

Orthodox and Catholic are the most strict ones
all these mentioned are CHristians
Baptists dont keep Good Friday which bothers me
Protestants dont have 5 extra sacraments We do just Baptism and Holy Communion as commanded..

Answer 9

All those mentioned consider themselves Christians. Not sure on all the specifics, but they have more in common then what separates them.

Answer 10

Nothing really, just difference in practice of the Christian faith.

Answer 11

they are all subsets of Christianity as a whole...

to use an analogy...
Christianity = United States of America
other - states