"What separates us as believers in Christ is much less than what unites us." (Pope John XXIII)
Almost all important doctrine is completely agreed upon between Catholic Christians and other Christians.
Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006):
By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works.
There are many minor doctrine issues and some major cultural traditional differences which, I believe, do not matter that much.
A Catholic worships and follows Christ in the tradition of Catholicism which, among other things, recognizes that Christ made Peter the leader of His new Church and Pope Benedict XVI is Peter's direct successor.
With love in Christ.
2007-03-25 15:20:38
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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The evangelists drink less. Catholics have the best parties.
2007-03-24 19:09:23
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answered by Anonymous
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One reason there are so many different churches and denominations in our nation is because we live in a country that practices religious freedom.
This wasn't true several hundred years ago in many countries; then only one church was tolerated in most nations. But when people immigrated here from other countries they were free to bring their own religious practices with them, and they did. Many of our major denominations trace their beginnings back to their European roots—Lutherans from Scandinavia, for example, or Presbyterians from Scotland.
Other churches came into existence because of some minor disagreement over doctrine, or to meet the needs of a particular group of people. Sadly, occasionally churches have been started for less noble reasons—a conflict between members, for example. When that happens, Satan must rejoice; one of the things the Bible says God hates is "a man who stirs up dissension among brothers" (Proverbs 6:19).
In spite of this, all Christian churches agree on the central truths of the Gospel: We are sinners in need of God's forgiveness; Jesus Christ came down from Heaven to save us from our sins by His death on the cross; by His resurrection we can have eternal life. He alone is our hope, and He alone is the foundation of His people. Have you committed your life to Him?
2007-03-24 20:01:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Non-essential doctorine (Catholicism is bordering Essential Doctorine). Most are consider Judeo-Christian denominations and agree on the essentials. They are Christians.
2007-03-24 19:19:16
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answered by RedE1 3
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Nothing. They believe the same things. That their religion is the one true religion, that Jesus died for them.
They are all narrow minded hate mongers who are doing absolutely nothing to create unity in the world at large.
2007-03-24 19:11:46
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answered by bijou 4
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The spelling of the words. They're all trapped in the same stupidity
2007-03-24 19:10:31
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answered by Nuwaubian Moor 3
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Usually different believes.
All need Jesus
Read:
Romans (1,3,6,10)
2007-03-24 19:11:29
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answered by robert p 7
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Mostly nothing really they are all christians they just practice their faith differently.
2007-03-24 19:10:34
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answered by hmsmomof6 2
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way too many to list
better you hook up with non-denominational Bible-believing Christians
2007-03-24 19:10:29
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answered by SETFREEBYJESUS 4
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