what exactly are the core Catholic beliefs?

Question

Why do they worship(?) Mary? They seem to cuss pretty freely, they drink, yet they refer to other people as heathens. They sin, confess and what? That means the sin didn't count?

I'm asking cuz I don't know this.

They don't let their people marry non-Catholics in their churches either. Last I heard, you were blackballed if you got a divorce too. Shouldn't that be the time a church/religion needs to embrace/reach out the hardest...when one of theirs is going through a divorce? Not given the boot. Doesn't seem very Christian to me.

Answer 1

I don't mean this comment to be aimed at all Catholics (because most are just naive/ignorant).

Catholics have the most to answer for in the bloodshed of man (especially during the middle ages). Nothing but hypocrites who Jesus would despise. I would be ashamed to be called Catholic. The Catholics used to kill anyone who wasn't going to "reform" in their eyes. Before any Catholic bites my head off, do your research of the Catholic history (specifically the Inquisition). Because the Catholic leaders were lying to the church, they would burn anyone who had a bible. This is because the bible would reveal their false teachings.

What does the bible say? "God is love", "love your neighbor like yourself", "love your enemy"........then think about the Catholic Inquisition - up to 60 million Native Americans were killed during the Spanish Inquisition alone! And yet they believed that it was for the better good.

And yes, Catholics (although they don't know it) are giving undue attention to mother Marry. Praying, bowing down in front of a shrine is idolatry no matter what angle you look at it! Did king Hezekiah excuse the Israelites and say it was ok to keep the image of Moses' snake because they were just praying to it, no, he rid all forms of idols from Israel.

Answer 2

Core Catholic Beliefs

Answer 3

Catholics worship God, as expressed in the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

Cussing and drinking to excess is improper behavior for anyone, including Catholics.

Catholics can marry a non-catholic, and receive the Sacrament of Matrimony, under the condition that the children be taught the catholic faith. Also, the wedding ceremony would not be celebrated as part of a mass.

I don't think "blackballed" is a canonical term. However, if you mean ex-communicated, that is not true. Catholics do get divorced. However, the Church does not recognize divorce, in keeping with Jesus' own words. Further, if a divorced Catholic remarries, the second marriage is not recognized, and the remarried Catholic should not receive holy communion.

Answer 4

You cannot have multiple divorces and be married in a Catholic Church. Besides that, anything is possible.
Seriously.
You can marry a Catholic in a Catholic ceremony if you are unwed and at least one of the persons getting married is a baptized or confirmed Catholic.

Answer 5

The Pope is God and the Church never makes a misake but by scripture they are wrong

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Timothy I 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Timothy I 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Timothy I 4:3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

Answer 6

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

The Romans 1:25
King James Version


Mary is a creature.

Answer 7

Jesus said no divorce. The Catholic Church is sticking to Jesus' teaching on this..

We pray to Mary, honor our Blessed Mother and ask for her intercession.

You might read a book called "Catholicism" by Father McBrien to learn more..

Answer 8

praying to a statue , or mary does not implied you are worshiping the statue or mary.

for one in chinese culture, some people offer joss sticks and fruits to the deceased grave for a sign of respect and some retard are quick to say they are worshipping the deceased as dead.

seriously i don't understand why so many of these people like to ask stupid questions without showing respect by researching on the net first . yet they are the very same person who ask why no one show them respect

Answer 9

I can't believe people actually think this. Catholics don't worship mary. They just revere her. They worship jesus. Can't you christians even get along with each other?
Talk to a real life catholic some time.

for chaplain: if mary were divine it would be worship. reverence is deep respect or veneration.

Answer 10

You are asking too many questions for us to address each one properly. I will cover the first two.

+ Catholic Beliefs +

A summary of core Catholic beliefs is contained in the Nicene Creed (from the year 325):

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

For a complete description of what Catholics believe, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm

+ Mary and the other Saints +

Catholics share the belief in the Communion of Saints with many other Christians, including the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Episcopal, and Methodist Churches.

The Communion of Saints is the belief where all saints are intimately related in the Body of Christ, a family. When you die and go to heaven, you do not leave this family.

Everyone in heaven or on their way to heaven are saints, you, me, my deceased grandmother, Mary the mother of Jesus, Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II.

As part of this family, you may ask your family and friends living here on earth to pray for you. Or, you may also ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Andrew, or your deceased grandmother living in heaven to pray for you.

Prayer to saints in heaven is simple communication, not worship.

Asking others to pray for you whether your loved ones on Earth or your loved ones in heaven is always optional.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 946 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt3art9p5.htm#946

+ With love in Christ.