whats the basic difference in the beliefs of Roman Catholics, Protestants and other sects in christianity...?

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I dont want to hurt anyones feelings here...

Answer 1

There are a lot of differences. And they're not just basic differences either. This could cover a 1, 001 issues and still not cover them all.

I'll just speak on one issue.

The Word of God speaks against homosexuality. Christians support the Bible on this issue.

WE BELIEVE that any form of homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery and pornography are sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex (Gen. 2:24; 19:5, 13; 26:8-9; Lev. 18:1-30; Rom. 1:26-29; I Cor. 5:1; 6:9; I Thess. 4:1-8; Heb. 13:4).

The vatican doesn't. It see nothing wrong with it. They say we shouldn't take the Bible so literally on this subject. But this is also why they have so many multimillion dollar law suits filed against them as well because their priest won't leave the children alone because of their unwillingness to take God Word at face value.

Answer 2

"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 3

There really aren't any 'basic' differences. The differences tend to be complex, and often deal with social, psychological, theological, and even political differences. It is difficult to summarize. Many denominations are similar in practice, but different in theology (like Orthodox vs. Roman Catholics). Many are similar in theology, but different in practice (like Baptists vs. Methodists). And some are vastly different in practice and theology (like Baptists vs. Orthodox). The best thing you can do is to research a series of individual groups, and look for the differences. Or, better yet, take a few months and attend various services to see the differences first-hand.

Answer 4

All interpret a book a different way, all think their way is the right way, have fought for years about it, people have died and for what ?

Answer 5

well definitely, all christian religions believe in God.

all the little sects of religion branched out from Catholicism, its just that the different christian religions have different views of God. but basically, we are all alike. they just have different ways of running their religion.

Answer 6

misinterpretations of cherry-picked verses in the bible or not believing Jesus, take your pick.