are Catholicism and Christianity the same religion?

Question

im confused because i read on some books that the catholic church is the Christian Church in full communion. i thought these two were two separate religions that believe in god but in different ways.

Answer 1

Almost.

"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.

Answer 2

Catholicism is the largest and oldest christian "denomination". The two main christian factions are Catholics and Protestants. Protestants protested the teachings of the Catholic Church and formed their own denominations. Early Protestant denominations are Lutheran (started by Martin Luther), the Anglican Church and the Episcopalians (I believe an offshoot from the Lutherans). They are considered heretics by the Catholic Church.

From there, dozens of christian denominations have come and gone, Baptists, Nazarenes, Methodists, and so on. Each of them tend to focus on some specific set of beliefs (sometimes called creeds) that may be different interpretations by their church leader(s). Many of the protestant denominations have a lot of influence from other religions beig integrated into ther doctrine and belief (such as Gnosticism, Zoroastrianism, Spiritualism).

By contrast, The Catholic Church's doctrine and creed has changed little over the same period of time. There are a few denominations of Catholic Churches (and had/have their own Popes). Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox and Armenian Orthodox are the largest of these (and seem to be culture centric).

Answer 3

i anticipate via "Christianity" you propose Protestantism, or mainstream Christianity. if it incredibly is so, then no, they don't have the comparable ideals. Protestantism became into the flow against the Catholic Church. Many will declare that Catholics are actually not christian, yet via the technical definition, they are. the two communities have confidence in Jesus Christ as Messiah and attempt to persist along with his teachings. Christianity is a faith, Catholicism and Protestantism are distinctive Christian sects.

Answer 4

Catholicism is the largest sect withint the wider religion of Chrisitianity. Sometimes, other sects will refer to Themselves as Christians, and not to Catholics as Christians, but this is due mainly to habit or ignorance on their part. If you hear them referred to separately, then Catholic means the Catholic sect, and Chrisitian means Protestant sects.

I've always been confused as to why this name issue came up, but it's very stupid.

Answer 5

catholicism is a form of christianity. christianity is sort of like a group. there are many forms of christianity such as protestants.. baptist.. catholicism.. etc. however there is ALSO a religion christianity where they believe in God and Jesus etc. Catholicism is a FORM of christianity but catholicism isnt the same as christianity. so not all christianis are catholics. it is kinda difficult but you'll get it eventually. =]

Answer 6

Catholicism is one of the group of christianity.catholics are the people who mainly worship mary the mother of jesus.but the truth is jesus is lord and he is the one to be worshiped.catholics are making a big mistake by worshiping mary.She is a holy lady but she is not god