2007-02-27 09:01:18 · 15 answers · asked by stella d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I dont think it would have the same meaning to them. In the catholic church the Eucerist actually becomes the body and blood of christ whitch is why the cant just pour the whine down the drain after communion. It is either dumped into a special sink that goes back into the earth or has to be consumed.
outher Christin religions that take communion the host and wine only represent the body and blood of christ. this is why you should have made your first communion in order to receive communion at a Catholic church.
no one will stop you from taking it of course but.... to be respectful i wouldnt.
2007-02-27 09:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: Any exposure to Christ is a blessing. If Christians are open to non believers to take communion, the non believers get first hand experience of a closeness to God, by watching Christians.
I take communion at every meal.
If you thank God for the food prepared before you, and you partake in that food, you are communing with God.
Jesus didn't intend for us to only take communion during a religious ceremony. I have served communion in my home with my girlfriends during Bible study. It was an awesome, close experience.
And you don't need a minister or pastor, or priest to officiate. You can do it alone, or with friends. God doesn't lift any one person higher than another.
2007-02-27 09:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Dianne C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what it means to you. Catholics for example, believe that what we receive at communion is more than a symbol of the Body and Blood of Christ; it in fact THE Body and Blood of Christ. [insert long discussion on ontology and the meaning of "symbol" here] Catholics request that people who do not share those beliefs do not receive communion because to us, it almost "cheapens" the sacrament.
How about say it this way: people need to first come to an understanding about what others believe about communion before asking to partake in it.
2007-02-27 09:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your Baptist, like me, and your husband, like mine, is Catholic, then YES, you should by all means receive Holy Communion. All Christian faiths believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, therefore the bread and wine are the flesh and blood to all of us.
Now, if you're of a completely different religion that doesn't not believe in the diety of Christ, then no, they should not partake of the communion ceremony.
2007-02-27 09:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The Holy Sacraments are for the Body of Christ. That means Holy Baptism is necessary in order to receive any of the others.
2007-02-27 09:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You receive communion to remember Jesus and what He did, right, i.e. His death and resurrection and all it stood for? If someone from another religion felt that way about Jesus I'd seriously consider suggesting that they convert anyway. If they just wanted to take it cause they wanted to, not because of any spiritual reason, then no, they shouldn't take it.
2007-02-27 09:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Only someone who is baptized into the death and Resurrection of Christ can receive. It means nothing to those who are not. And it is the rule of the Church that at least a person is baptized. In the RC and Orthodox churches you must also be a member of that branch of the faith as well.
2007-02-27 09:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, we welcome you to Mass, but kindly ask that you do not take the Eucharist. The Eucharist is a Holy Sacrament.
We (Catholics) are supposed to abstain from taking the Eucharist if we are not in communion with God. This means that we've been Baptized, Confirmed (Catholic), and clean of mortal sin (went to confession by Catholic Priest).
Taking the Eucharist is taking the "Body and Blood" of Jesus and becoming Jesus. Therefore we want purity. For this reason, Priests ask many Catholic Politicians to abstain from taking the Eucharist; like Mr. Edwards who supports abortion.
2007-02-27 09:08:18 · answer #8 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the Catholic Church. If they believed everything with the Catholics, which is what communion means, including the authority of the Pope then, they would be Catholic wouldn't they? But they are not.
2007-02-27 09:12:39 · answer #9 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who has accepted Jesus as their Lord and savior, should,could, and ought to enjoy communion every chance they get. It is an awesome reminder of what Christ has done for us.
Shalom.
2007-02-27 09:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋