It used to be a thing of pride, here in America and in reformed Europe, to be a Christian PROTESTING the Roman Catholic Church. But now many evangelicals avoid the moniker, "Protestant." Why? Where's the pride? Christianity is a religion and Protestant is a denomination of it. It seems that some evangelicals are trying to simplify Christianity--dare I say, water it down--so much that it leaves no system of belief of ritual. You believe in Christ and wham-bam thank you ma'am! But that's not what Christianity is supposed to be like. It's supposed to be a rigorous system of theology and behavior.
What do you think?
2007-03-06 12:34:12 · 12 answers · asked by YourMom 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pastor Billy says: Chris this is quite common today I had a Baptist friend who refused to be called Protestant. The fact is Chris that I have to actually give these persons credit for realising that if they admit to Protestantism they admit to something which doesn't have a 2000 year Christian lineage without Catholicism. Hence no Catholicism..........no Protestantism as to be Protestant means to protest against the One Catholic Church which preceeded it.
I strongly advise you to listen to or watch The Journey Home program on EWTN. The host is a former Presbyterian minister Marcus Brodie. The program has been on the air for the last decade and has provided the testimonials of 100's if not 1000's of Protestant clergy discovering true Catholicism and converting it to.
Also I see you are fascinated with Eastern Orthodoxy what are you going to do if East and West reunite? (West meaning Roman Catholicism)
2007-03-06 13:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
god wants us to united and one-protesting from the catholic church is taking away from that oneness and unity so that is one problem with protestantism. as for saying christian in place of protestant,brings more tolerance the same as how some catholics simply say they are christian.i am sure there is other reasons but it doesn't really make a difference. besides most protestant churches usually end up protesting the other protestant churches-look how many have splintered from the origional protesters-seems to be the only thing they can do.
2007-03-06 12:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Protestant & still protesting.
There is true Biblical doctrine and that cannot be washed over as evangelicals do by stating "only believe". Well, believe what? It seems like most don't know what they are suppose to believe in anymore.
2007-03-06 12:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the Protestants, after the protest, broke into many splinter groups ... and then they broke into splinter groups. Many non-catholics are no longer 'against' as much as 'for' one version of Christianity or another. Actually, I think that as soon as we begin to talk about what Christians are 'supposed to be' in accordance to US we have begun to leave out many of those Jesus intended to touch.
2007-03-06 12:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it`s about having a personal relationship with God. The more time you spend with him the more Christ-like you become. My behavior and actions are a by-product of the relationship. It really is that simple when you come like a child.
2007-03-06 12:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by moma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I'd rather call myself a Protestant than an evangelical. Ew.
2007-03-06 12:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by WithUnveiledFaces 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Maybe instead of being something with negative connections like "Protestant" you could start a new religion with positive connections like..."Promotist" It's always a better testament of faith when you promote your own faith rather than simply protest someone elses.
2007-03-06 12:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by apples_ll_apples 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You people lost your faith and you will lose your soul, England, Germany, and the United States are all protestant dominated and have all had their share in massacres because others aren't
2007-03-06 12:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by J D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is moving to the politically correct.
Also moving to ecumenical, togeatherness don't you know.
I have noticed it in the two churches that I have attended.
I have seen it.
How about the one world church?
What do you think?
2007-03-06 12:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by chris p 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a Christian believes in and follows Christ... i don't believe in denominations...
2007-03-06 12:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by aa.gabriel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋