Whats the difference between a christian and a roman catholic?

Answer 1

first of all, catholics are Christians. but when you say roman catholics:

>roman catholics have a few different beliefs
>spoken in different language.
>11 more books in the bible, ompared to methodist christian's bible, like most other christian bibles, 66. thus bringing the total to 77.

that's about all i know.Hope this helpd!

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Answer 2

Hey! First time TODAY that this "question" has been asked.

To be Christian one has to enter into the covenant of the New Testament for the salvation of the eternal soul thru Jesus, Son of the one true God. IE, they must accept Jesus as their Lord and personal Savior. This does NOT mean you can be "christian" just by attending whatever church or because your parents are "christian". Being a Christian means that you have made a personal choice, and that choice is belief in the one true God.

Now, that being said...there are many different Christian "churches" out there. One of which is "Roman Catholic".

Not all "Roman Catholics" are Chrisitian (they are just attendees)...same as for other churches. Some ARE Christians.

Yaks(pbuh)

Answer 3

A Roman Catholic is a Christian. Catholism is one of many branches of Christianity. It is the first form of Christianity.

Answer 4

The catholic people where not the first Christians.

Answer 5

I'm so glad you asked. I was raised Catholic denomination. My mother is 100% jew, converted to Christianity. I've studied much the different denominations. My father was abused in public schools verbally by Protestants, for his faith. Let me tell you. Christianity is under one roof. There is no difference except each denomination have different ways to worship. Some think they are the only ones. All who believe Jesus died for their sins, and except Him as the way to the Father in Heaven are all under one roof. This includes Jews, who believe. Jesus came as a form of man, as a Jew, and most of the apostles were Jew. Paul was a Roman Catholic.

Answer 6

I'll answer this before CJ ransacks.

Roman Catholic's are Christians. Not all Christians are Roman Catholic.

Answer 7

"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.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm

With love in Christ.

Answer 8

Basically nothing. Both believe in Christ dying for our sins. Catholic Church has more rituals than some of the other Christian based churches. Also a priest is involved for confession. I do not agree with all of the teachings, but I do most. However, in my defense, there are also other religions that I agree with some of the theological teachings, and some I do not.

Answer 9

Catholics are Christians, yes. But not all Christians are Catholics.

Catholics specifically believe in the Pope at St. Peter's successor. They follow the doctrine of the Pope and the Vatican, in Rome.

Christians aren't obliged to follow the Pope. They still believe in Jesus, but, Christian churches that aren't Catholic do not run under the authority of the Pope.

Answer 10

A Catholic is a Christian. Actually, they were the first Christians. All other denominations broke off from Catholicism.

Gamejock: I don't know where you get your Catholic "know-how" but Mary is not considered "higher" than Jesus. She is, however, respected because she was Jesus' mother. And the only people that think Jesus is dead are non-believers, not any Christians, whether Catholic or not, that I know.