What's the point of Catholics hating Protestants?

Question

They believe in the fudemental doctrines of the Christian faith. What's the point?

Answer 1

Because tehy differ in their opinions of how you should practice religion, and which bits of the bible are more important etc.

You can;t have it both ways, so they split into two divisons, there is obviously a long history of trouble between the two groups which cannot be put to rest by "whats the point"

Answer 2

This is a simple question with a complicated answer, because there are varying degrees of, and reasons for, animosity between any two religious groups. This particular battle is rooted in history. Degrees of reaction have ranged from friendly disagreement (as reflected in the numerous ecumenical dialogues produced between the two groups), to outright persecution and murder of Protestants at the hands of Rome. Reformation teachings that identify the Pope as the Beast of Revelation and / or Roman Catholicism as Mystery Babylon are still common among Protestants. Clearly, anyone with this view is not going to “warm up” to Rome any time soon.



For the most part, today at least, most of the animosity comes from basic human nature when dealing with fundamental disagreement over eternal truths. Passions are sure to ignite in the more weighty matters of life, and one's faith is (or at least should be) at the top of the heap. Many Protestants think Roman Catholics teach a works-gospel that cannot save, while Roman Catholics think Protestants teach easy-believism that requires nothing more than an emotional outburst brought on by manipulative preaching. Protestants blame Catholics for worshipping Mary and Catholics think Protestants are apparently too dull to understand the distinctions Rome has made in this regard. These caricatures are often difficult to overcome.



Behind the particular disagreements over the role of faith and works, the sacraments, the canon of Scripture, the role of the priesthood, prayers to saints, and all the issues surrounding Mary and the Pope, etc., lies the biggest rift between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism: the issue of authority. How one answers the authority question will generally solve all the others. When it comes down to deciding a theological issue about defined Catholic dogma, there isn’t really much to discuss on the Catholic's side because once Rome speaks, it is settled. This is a problem when trying to debate a Roman Catholic - reason and Scripture are not the Catholic’s final authority, they can always retreat into the “safe zone” of Roman Catholic authority.



Thus, many of the arguments between a Protestant and a Catholic will revolve around one's “private interpretation” of Scripture as against the "official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church." Catholics claim to successfully avoid the legitimate problems of private interpretation by their reliance on their tradition. But this merely pushes the question back a step. The truth is that both Roman Catholics and Protestants must, in the end, rely upon their reasoning abilities (to choose their authority) and their interpretive skills (to understand what that authority teaches) in order to determine what they will believe. Protestants are simply more willing to admit that this is the case.



Both sides can also be fiercely loyal to their family's faith or the church they grew up in without much thought to doctrinal arguments. Obviously there are a lot of possible reasons, and while we should not divide over secondary issues, both sides agree that we must divide when it comes to primary issues. Beyond that, we can agree to disagree and worship where we find ourselves most in agreement. When it comes to Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, the differences are just too great to ignore. However, that does not give license for caricatures or ignorant judgments - both sides need to be honest in their assessments and try not go beyond what God has revealed.

Answer 3

I think you have it wrong.

Yopu would be hard pressed to find a Catholic who hates Protestants. It is genarally the other way around.


I am constantly amazed at the anger spewing from Protestants toward us Catholics. Much of it is vile and hateful. Just look at the questions people pose on Yahoo Answers. Catholics answer in love the questions posed in hate.

Answer 4

Catholics do not hate Protestants. Hating people is against our religion.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states,

Furthermore, many elements of sanctification and of truth are found outside the visible confines of the Catholic Church: the written Word of God; the life of grace; faith, hope, and charity, with the other interior gifts of the Holy Spirit, as well as visible elements.

Christ's Spirit uses these Churches and ecclesial communities as means of salvation, whose power derives from the fullness of grace and truth that Christ has entrusted to the Catholic Church.

All these blessings come from Christ and lead to him.

+ Northern Ireland +

The issue in Northern Ireland is political not religious. The media, who is always looking for short cuts and not the whole story, calls the participants Catholics and Protestants.

The conflict is about whether the British territory (probably the wrong word) of Northern Ireland should remain British or should become part of Ireland.

The majority of people in Ireland are Catholics. The majority of people in England and Northern Ireland are Protestants. There are actually Catholics and Protestants on either side.

The terrorists on either side of the issue are not Christian in any sense of the word.

+ With love in Christ.

Answer 5

I don't think it is 'catholics' hating 'protestants'... that would imply that all people are hating people...

catholics are taught that protestant beliefs are false because the hierarchy in the church did not like it when one of their own priests studied the Word of God and decided to think for himself. I know lots of catholics but i don't hate them... i dislike some of the things they are being taught tho, and just wish everyone would read and interpret the bible themselves and hold every teaching of every church up against the Word... I no longer take any churches 'ideas' unless it lines up 100% with the Bible's teachings... but I don't hate 'people'.. just ideals religions try to make people conform to that are not biblical

Answer 6

In my experience, Protestants hate Catholics far more than Catholics hate Protestants.

Answer 7

Protestants are our brothers and sisters in Christ. It would be wrong to hate them because Jesus loves them as much as He loves us.

Check out this site: www.catholic.com.

God bless.

Answer 8

Point? They don't use spears and swords anymore. Now it's tax dollars and scandal discoveries.

Answer 9

Um, it's the other way around...

Answer 10

I think its the other way around.