Why do Catholic's and Muslim's debate each other?

Question

I mean, are you playing a game of entrapment or trying to convert. I think one thing can be agreed upon " You have different views". To debate these difference's is the height of insanity. Catholic's believe Jesus was the son of god and Muslim's believe he was a prophet. Can you agree that you are a human being's with a sphychomatic complex that is no different from any other person no matter what spiritual belief you have? Do you understand that you are the same computer system's that work of a programme called EGO that give's you the illusion of individuality? We all react exactly the same except the triggers(stimulus) are different. If your belief in your god empowers you, then why do you question other religion's and try to analyze it under the guise of " Hey, im just trying to understand." Whether god exist's or does not you seem to have forgotten that you are human and any sense of a higher power is useful only to the self.

Catholic Crusader- Your church wants you to spread the faith. People should find god themselves and not have it drummed into them. We all know the sins of crusaders.

Answer 1

The Catholic Church teaches, "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."

"It is my ardent hope that Muslim and Christian religious leaders and teachers will present our two great religious communities as communities in respectful dialogue, never more as communities in conflict."
-- Pope John Paul II, Meeting with Muslim Leaders in Omayyad Great Mosque, Damascus, May 6, 2001. http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/speeches/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_20010506_omayyadi_en.html

Christians and Muslims, following their respective religions, point to the truth of the sacred character and dignity of the person. This is the basis of our mutual respect and esteem, this is the basis for cooperation in the service of peace between nations and peoples, the dearest wish of all believers and all people of good will.

As an illustration of the fraternal respect with which Christians and Muslims can work together, I would like to quote some words addressed by Pope Gregory VII in 1076 to a Muslim prince in North Africa who had acted with great benevolence towards the Christians under his jurisdiction. Pope Gregory spoke of the particular charity that Christians and Muslims owe to one another “because we believe in one God, albeit in a different manner, and because we praise him and worship him every day as the Creator and Ruler of the world.”
-- Pope Benedict XVI, Meeting with the President of the Turkish Religious Affairs Directorate in Ankara, Turkey, November 28, 2006. http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/speeches/2006/november/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20061128_pres-religious-affairs_en.html

Dialogue (not debate) are already taking place all over the world. Just in the United States there is the
- Midwest Dialogue of Catholics and Muslims
- Mid-Atlantic Dialogue of Catholics and Muslims
- West Coast Dialogue of Catholics and Muslims

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 841: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt3art9p3.htm#841 and http://www.usccb.org/seia/islam_index.shtml

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

I haven't seen any debates specifically between Catholics and Muslims, honestly. As a Catholic, the only problems I have with Islam are some of its methods of evangelization (conversion by terrorism used by extremists) and the appalling way Muslim women are treated. Of course we have theological differences, but that's to be expected and not something I've seen any shouting matches about.

Catholics and Protestants on the other hand... If you want debate, take a gander at *those* discussions.

As far as a belief in a higher power is concerned, I disagree with your blanket assertion that it is only useful to the self. Your particular understanding of the supernatural may be useful only to you, but there are many world religions that use belief in the supernatural as a foundation for altruism and good acts towards others. In that sense, belief in a higher power can be useful to the species, in general.

I also disagree with your assumption that everyone who professes to be "trying to understand" is really trying to insult and belittle. Some people really are trying to understand a worldview with which they are not familiar. The beauty of individuality is that we are all wired slightly different from one another within the context of our common basic biology. Seeking to understand those differences and the origin of those differences is a fascinating and worthwhile pursuit.

Answer 3

First of all the reason it must be debated is simple, the search for truth. To simply believe something because it is comforting is not a true way to live your life. Catholic's have great respect for Muslims, they are devout and they worship the one true God. However, their belief that Jesus was just a prophet raises many problems. Time and time again Jesus proclaimed himself to be God. He goes as far as to say "I AM" the way God identified Himself to Moses on Sanai. To say Jesus was a holy man but a liar is a contradiction. Either he was a holy and also God, or he was a villian and a liar.

Answer 4

Religion is a crutch, and its a crutch that some people depend on greatly. Now, if your religion conflicts with someone else's, then you start to question what is true and what isn't, and your crutch can become weak. Because some people are so terrified of losing their crutch, they will do anything to preserve it. And, for some, the act of trying to preserve or defend their crutch actually has the side effect of making them feel as their crutch is getting stronger. So, when religious people argue about what seem to be pointless aspects of their beliefs, they are actually re-enforcing their own belief system within themselves. And they are more than happy to do this at the rest of the worlds expense.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

They both understand, as all people understand, that the spiritual issues discussed are so very important. Being right and wrong with regards to who God is likely is more important than any other topic mankind can delve into.

Insane? Not so.
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Answer 7

1 Corinthians 9:16: "....I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel".

When a Catholic receives the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are strengthened, and "strictly obliged", to spread the faith:

CCC 1285 - "...It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."

http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt1art2.htm

Answer 8

aren't those books near the mythology section in the fiction isles?

Answer 9

They like to debate the same way JW, Mormons, Protestants, Catholics & Wiccans like to.
Nothing unusual when it comes to religion.

Answer 10

Because they have differing points of view about a non-verifiable entity.

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