We have 3 sacraments...
Holy Baptism
Lord's Supper (the Eucharist) - Body and Blood with the Bread and Wine, not replaced
Absolution through an ordained minister
Scripture is the ultimate source of the truth and our doctrine is biblically based, not based on man.
We believe in public confession, not private, although you can have a private confession if you choose. Absolution comes at no cost for us, Catholics must do penance.
We admire Mary and the Saints, but we do not believe in asking/praying for intercessions. (to us, it ranks up there with idolatry)
We have no one supreme human ruler such as the pope.
Nothing is gained through good works, ie they won't get us into heaven. We do good works as a result of our faith and love in God and our salvation in Christ.
Ministers may marry.
First communion is generally administered at Confirmation, when a young adult makes a commitment and has a full understanding of the teachings of the church.
From LCMS.org: (of course, they go into detail about each one)
1. The authority of Scripture.
2. The doctrine of justification.
3. The authority of the pope.
4. Differences remain about both the number and the nature of the sacraments.
5. Differences remain about the role of Mary and the saints.
2007-06-17 11:46:10
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answered by usafbrat64 7
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I am an Atheist. That just means to me that I don't think their is a God as such. I believe we are all part of something larger, call it a belief in something like a life force in everything around me, similar to Buddhist or Jain philosophy. That said, visiting any country and not looking at it's cultural centres, what is the point. If I ever visited your country I would be extremely happy to see the Cathedrals. I'm not so sure about city Churches though, the rural ones would be more interesting to me. I like country Churches.
2016-05-17 13:39:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Lutherans in Germany and Scandinavia have cathedrals and in Scandinavia they have bishops.In Sweden and Finland (and now in the Baltic countries) the Lutherans claim apostolic succession and there is the Porvoo Agreement with the anglican Church which also has bishops and claims apostolic succession. Many of the cathedrals were the formerly Catholic cathedrals as was also the case with many Irish and British Anglican cathedrals.
2007-06-16 15:13:36
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answered by James O 7
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Whats a Cathedral Christian, never heard of them. But if you mean Catholics,they have been around for over 2,000 years and preach the fullness of Christ and all of His sacraments.
Baptism
Penance/Reconciliation
Eucharist
Confirmation
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extremunction or Anointing of the Sick
There are seven sacraments. They were instituted by Christ and given to the Church to administer. They are necessary for salvation.
2007-06-16 15:07:53
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answered by tebone0315 7
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Fatman, I'd much rather be a heretic than a Bigot who SAYS that he's a Catholic, any day.
Raji the Green Witch
2007-06-16 15:15:23
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answered by Raji the Green Witch 7
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I have a five page Word document I'll send to anyone who sends me their real E-mail address and requests it.
Its too long to post here.
Pastor Art
2007-06-16 15:18:03
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answered by Anonymous
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non a christian is a christian
2007-06-16 15:13:23
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answered by I'm crazy 4 God 4
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nothing, your either a orthodox catholic or a heretic....
2007-06-16 15:10:39
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answered by Jacob Dahlen 3
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do you mean catholic? catholics are more strict
2007-06-16 15:08:56
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answered by Anonymous
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