the reason why I asked is this question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amqyh6kcMUJVxTGEP885Smfd7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20071209192701AASDh24
2007-12-09 14:37:50 · 16 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-12-09 14:48:01 · update #1
It is sad that the word "christian" can sometimes refer to pseudo-christians who do not belong to any denomination. Ironically, they prefer to be called Christians but reject the Church that Christ established.
2007-12-10 15:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just a slightly inarticulate question . I.e, an error in transmitting the thought to print , not an error in the thought itself. Don't nitpick so much .
However, going the other way, you might have a point . Some of the born-agains consider Catholics something less than "real" Christians . A half a hair's breadth better than Jews . I 've heard it from people that didn't know I was (a recovering ;D) Catholic .
2007-12-09 14:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by mikeinportc 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the question that you are referencing could refer to how much of the catholic ceremony should be involved? Most non-catholic christian weddings I've attended are like 20 minutes long. A catholic service with mass can be 90 minutes. There's the presentation to Mary that non catholics might not appreciate - the difference in communion (non catholics cannot receive communion at a Mass), etc.
I think the other poster's question was not framed properly. I'm sure they know that they are a christian.
2007-12-09 15:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by sandand_surf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not think so.
If someone asked me what I believed about God I could truthfully say that I was:
+ A Theist
+ A Monotheist
+ A worshiper of the God of Abraham
+ A worshiper of the God of Moses
+ A worshiper of the God of Israel
+ A Christian
+ A Trinitarian
But telling someone that I am a Catholic says all of the above and more.
With love in Christ.
2007-12-09 17:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes they both would be Christians, but their views would be different on quite a few things. Protestant, Pentecostal, Lutheran,etc. don't believe that Mary has any power. Also Christians (strict theology here) believe that you must except Jesus Christ into your heart, so that when you die, you will go to heaven. Catholics (some well strict theology says) they believe that the soul can be prayed for after death so that they go to heaven.
2007-12-09 14:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Poppet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics, typically, will not deny a non-Catholic Christian their status as a Christian. There does seem to be a movemnet amongst non-Catholic Christians, who seek to deny Catholics their status as Christian.
So what if there are some Catholics who scream "heretic!" at non-Catholic Christians? So what if some non-Catholic Christians deny a Catholic his/her status as Christian? It doesn't mean anything.
What matters is that one is recognized as a Christian (Catholic or otherwise) by the Man Upstairs. That's what counts.
2007-12-10 08:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on that, it could appear to be the case. Perhaps though, since so many non-Catholics don't realize this and believe only they are Christians, one would write it in such a way.
2007-12-09 14:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thing is that some Catholics assume that saying you're a Christian means that you're a Protestant.
2007-12-09 14:44:48 · answer #8 · answered by STAR POWER=) 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lots of times, people will say a person is "Christian" rather than "Catholic" or "Baptist" or "Lutheran" to indicate that a person goes to a non-denominational church or does not go to any church.
2007-12-09 14:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from the answers i have seen on here it seems some christians also dont think catholics are christians--ignorance is bliss it seems just my thoughts-smile and enjoy the night
answer above me proves my point
2007-12-09 14:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋