Is it true that Catholicism is more physical and that Protestantism is more emotional?

Answer 1

I do not know that I would put it that way, but the biggest difference I found from attending and studying both is that Catholics follow a man and his idea of the bible.

Protestants are supposed to follow the bible and Gods word written in it, not a mans idea of it.
We can listen to and read others ideas about it, but we are told right in Gods own word, to study it and read it for ourselves, for IF we do NOT, we will never know if a teaching from a man is true or false.

Answer 2

I wouldn't say so at all. I was raised a bunch of things, was an alter server in a roman catholic church, went to southern baptist rivivals, saw billy graham. I think many non Catholics have a distorted view of Catholicism and don't actually know anything about it. I liked it when I was a believer because it engaged all my senses. So it is physical in that it engages your eyes (idols), ears (organ) mouth (communion), smell (incense) and touch (rituals of lighting candles, kneeling, etc.)

It's true, like some here have suggested, that Catholics focus more on the person of Jesus, whereas Protestants focus more on the bible as the manifestation of the Word, the Word,being G-d. That would be an advanced differentiation I think but I think it's accurate.

In the protestant churches you don't have these physical experiences, but in many denominations you get a spiritual fire that doesn't exist in the same way in Catholicism ( the Spirit, Tongues, Holy Ghost).

These are just different ways of worshipping the same G-d and trinity. The only real differences are in politics, which are man made anyway and mean nothing.

Answer 3

Are you talking about the fact that Catholics kneel and cross themselves whereas Protestants don't? At least as far as I know that is still the case.

I was raised Southern Baptist, but haven't been a 'church goer' in years. This was one obvious difference to me when I was growing up. The Catholics also pray to or thru the mother Mary, and have the religious icons which the Baptist, who are considered of the Protestant side don't. I may be wrong but this is what I have always understood.

This was also the case of the Greek Orthodox in Cyprus when I was there. Just a division of the religious family tree according to some beliefs along time ago. All are basically accomplishing the same thing.

Answer 4

It depends on the individual believer.

In my experience, Roman Catholicism is very carnal ( or physical if you will ) . Protestants tend to look into the word, regardless of traditions and see what is right. ( Not always and yes, I am generalizing ) .

Emotion is readily viewable in Protestant movements like Pentecostal churches. I was there, I know. But error is rampant in the church, yet I tend to be a sort of loner, electing to 'church' with people who are online and that I know.

Answer 5

No. There are stuffy protestants and emotional protestants. The Catholic Church, as in most cases, travels somewhere in between. That's what I see, I'm a convert to Catholicism.

answergrrl: using the term "idol" rather than the more proper term "statue" will just stir it up. And "idol" is something that people believe to be a god itself.

Answer 6

NO! catholicism is more traditional than physical, and protestantism is more Godly
than emotional.

God Bless

Answer 7

As far as Jesus Christ is head, only customs differ. Both will grow in faith step by step. One may go fast and one may go slow. Reaching the destiny is quicker if they understand more and more.

Answer 8

No. I'd say it comes down to how those groups express themselves.

Catholic countries (France, Italy, Spain, etc.) traditionally tended to express themselves visually, with sculptures and paintings.

Protestant countries (UK, Germany, Scandinavian countries, etc.) tended to express themselves acoustically, with various religious works of music.

Answer 9

shouldn't think so, they are different in other ways and each individual of both streams will be unique.

Answer 10

???? all I know is that catholics dont take the bible word for word like other people do. They also use bible as a guide to live their lives not control them. Coming from an excatholic. As for protestant idk about them.