What's the difference between Christianity and Catholicism?

Answer 1

The same as islam and christianity. Christianity is subdivided
into protestants and catholics .that is the two main differences,each has its own subs.It is mainly an F up

Answer 2

Catholicism is a sect of Christianity. Catholics are Christians.
You are a bit off the mark in that you seem to be implying that the only Christians are members of the various Protestant sects.
Catholicism (i.e., Roman Catholicism) was what developed as Christianity after the Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state religion of Rome. The various Protetant sects did not even begin or arise until after Martin Luther and the Reformation.
The primary difference between Catholicism and Protestantism is the structure and leadership of both groups (follow the Pope in Rome, do not follow the Pope in Rome).

Other issues would include the formal acknowledgement of the "saints", the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation (i.e., confession) and who may or may not administer them, the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus and the issue of divorce.

All of these things, which appear to be somewhat minor in the grander scheme of things, especialy considering all of the things these two groups agree upon, have lead to great deal of bloodshed, death and destruction all in the name of the religion of "love".

It does or should make one wonder.

Answer 3

Catholicism is a form of Christianity

Answer 4

Catholicism, true Roman Catholicism, is a very unforgiving religion. It is very dogmatic and you obey or go to hell. Most of its rites and rituals are based upon pagan rites as are its fairy tale stories. But then, the story of the Christos and Mary is the oldest one ever written. It is older than Christianity having been another version of the savior being born of a virgin and given the birthday December 25.

Catholicism is also the first form of Christianity as we know it today. All christian churches are offshoots of Catholicism, usually founded over some fundamental difference or to please a monarch, such as the Church of England.

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Answer 5

Christianity has to do with receiving Jesus as your Savior and following His teachings (found in the Bible). Catholicism is an offshoot of Christianity. It's based on the Bible, but they've changed some things and added things not found in the Bible. They have their own traditions.
Catholics can be Christians, but Christians aren't necessarily Catholic.

Answer 6

"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.

http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html

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 7

Their core beliefs are the same. However, Catholics follow a lot of man-made religion (confession to a priest, praying the rosary etc..) In addition, they pray to saints, which in the Christian faith is seen as "communing with the dead." Christianity is the large umbrella that Catholicism falls under. Defining that would be cumbersome as it includes: Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Baptist, Luteran, Methodist, Non-Denomination etc...

Answer 8

Catholicism is a sect (denomination) of Christianity, anyone who claims otherwise is not supported by the traditions and practices of the Catholic Church. As well as by any un-biased source.

Answer 9

catholics are the first christians. christianity is the umbrella name for the many denominations within. some core beliefs seperate catholics from most other branches but we all have jesus in common. here are some sites that will help you with catholicism.

www.scripturecatholic.com
www.catholiceducation.org
www.fisheaters.com
www.askmeaboutgod.org
www.newadvent.org

more importantly the bible,the writings of the early church fathers and a catechism. hope this helps,god bless.

Answer 10

Christianity is the "mother cult," catholicism is one of its many "sub-cults."