Is Catholic considered the same as Christianity?

Answer 1

They are considered a sect of Christianity. However, their roots are full of error. Why else did they burn other Christians for just wanting to interpret the Latin Bible into English and German? For example, William Tyndale was tried on a charge of heresy in 1536 and condemned to the stake for translating the New Testament into the common man's English. Tyndale was burned alive on 6 October 1536.
Here is what I have found from my own studies on the matter (having been raised Catholic).

Catholics adhere to the Pope as the vicar of Christ.
Christians believe that the Bible is the final authority.
2 Timothy 3:16

Catholic tradition is of equal authority with the Bible.
Christians believe traditions of man cause error.
Matthew 15:3

Catholics adhere to Mary as a co-regent of Jesus.
Christians beleive that Mary was blessed, but only human.
Luke 11:27-28

Catholics believe that priests or Mary are mediators.
Christians believe there that only Jesus is Mediator.
1 Timothy 2:5

Transubstatiation recrucifies Christ at the communion.
Christians believe Christ died just once.
Hebrews 6:6

Catholics believe Mary was a perpetual virgin.
Christians believe the Bible that He had siblings.
Mark 6:3

Catholics call their priests "father".
Catholics call their teachers "pastor" or "minister".
Matthew 23:9

Catholics pray repetitive words with Rosary Beads.
Christians pray the same as they speak.
Matthew 6:7

Pope canonizes those to be called "saints".
Christians believe all who believe are saints.
Philippians 1:1

Pope decides who is "priest" in church leadership.
Christians believe all who believe are a priesthood.
1 Peter 2:5

Celibacy is enforced on priests and bishops.
Christians believe they should be married.
1 Timothy 3:2-5

Catholics believe Peter was the first Pope and not married.
Christians stand by the Bible that he was married.
Mark 1:30

Catholics bow down and burn candles to graven images.
Christians do not bow to images.
1 John 5:21

Catholics believe only the priests can understand the Bible.
Christians believe they can study and understand the Bible.
Ephesians 3:4

Catholics believe Mary was without sin.
Christians believe only Jesus was without sin.
Romans 5:12

Justification pronounced as anathema by Council of Trent.
Christians believe we are justified by faith.
Romans 3:28

Catholics hold to Peter as foundation "rock" of the church.
Christians hold to only Christ as foundation Rock.
1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Catholics worship Mary as the Mother of God.
Christians only worship the Godhead.
Revelation 19:10

Answer 2

The word Christian has taken on a very broad meaning in today's age. To be a Christian is to follow Christ and his teachings. To be a Christians is too realize that Christ is the head of the church. Catholics claim that the Pope is the head of the church but last time I checked, you cannot have two heads and one body.

The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch a congregation of the church of Christ in AD. 33. When the Catholic religion was founded, some 300-400 years later, many of the teachings of the first century church were changed to please man.

To be a Christian is to follow Christ not the Pope. Jesus taught baptism by water (immersion), he did not teach infant baptism, He did not command us to worship idols or saints, He did not command us to use musical instruments in the worship service. He did tell us not to call our preachers and leaders Father and he did predict that many would fall away from the true faith and follow traditions of men, which He condemns.

Read the article in the source and ask yourself, do Catholics follow the Bible and Christ?

Answer 3

Catholics are part of a particular Christian Church. Some Protestants claim that Catholics are not really Christians, but most of them have a flawed understanding of Catholicism that they were taught by Catholic-phobic people instead of by real Catholics.

Answer 4

no! way different beliefs, catholics at least in the Latino world believe more and worship Mary, as for Christians believe more in Jehovah, Jesus , and the holy spirit ( the holy trinity) and catholics worship man made idols , when the bible clearly says not to do so .... if u ask me Catholicism is the fake-st religion in the world, and the reason why its the biggest is because they allow anything and all u have to do to be forgiven, is light a candle for Mary or one of the thousands of man-made statues they have, .... or confess to a priest (only human and sinner just like the rest of us) which the bible says NOT to do, ...........come on people don't be so ignorant there is only one mediator between god and men.....................JESUS... not the the priest down the street , NOT Mary (who by the way should be respected, cause she gave birth to Jesus....................BUT NOT WORSHIPED ) , and don't be stupid and try to say Catholicism is the right one just cause its majority, and the richest, **(why not give all those billions and billions of dollars just in the Vatican alone to the poor??? just like Jesus said??? cause they don't care..... they rather make a nice big cathedral to attract more dummies to give them money every Sunday, so THEY can get all the money u give for feeling guilty to get richer, Ha ! Ha! Ha! u dammed fools...........

Answer 5

Catholics are the original Christians and are the most numerous of all the Christian denominations. They are by far he richest being one of the largest land and real estate owners in the world. The art collection and antiquities in the Vatican alone are worth more than the sum total assets of most other Christan sects.

Answer 6

Catholic is under the influence of Christianity. But Christianity is not just one religion.
Its also 7th day A., LDS, Babtist, and such.
So, i guess no, cause unless Catholics belive in what all the other Christian Churches belive, then i guess they arnt the same.

Answer 7

Catholics are Christians. Yes.

I think you mean Catholic as opposed to Protestant.

Two distinctly different types of Christianity.

Answer 8

What are you talking about? How can you not know that Catholicism was the original branch of Christianity? Don't you live in this world?

The Protestants split from Christianity in the 1500's. They DO NOT have a monopoly on Christianity, as much as they like to claim otherwise.

Answer 9

Depends on if you ask a Protestant or a Catholic.

The name catholic means universal church. A Christian is a follower of Christ. Catholics follow Christ.....far as I know.

Answer 10

catholics, protestants and eastern orthodox share many stunning truths

individuals in each of those groups may have saving faith or may not

of course the catholic church is culturally Christian but whether an individual if glorifying God leaning on the work of Jesus on the cross believing for eternal life... or ... leaning on his own works .. isa different story