What is the difference between Catholisism and the rest of Christianity?

Question

Why do they have seperate schools? What are some of the different beliefs?

Answer 1

well for startes there is NO SUCH PLACE as pergatory in the bible,, go look for it!

The bible also says call no man your heavenly father

Answer 2

Roman Catholics and more mainstream protestant denominations differ primarily in administrative (or political) matters, chiefly papal infallibility. Other differences include transbustantiation, the role of Mary and possible idolitary, among others. RCs differ from fundamentalists, however, especially in how each views scripture. While fundamentalists tend to accept biblical translations literally, catholics view such as allegory.

Often lost in these differences is the importance of the teachings of Christ and a historical context of the development of monotheism.

Church schools have a long history in the development of western culture. They were instrumental in the spread of literacy throughout Europe. Today, especially in the US, there are many reasons the various denominations maintain their own schools. You could say, and they often do, that they are providing an alternative to sub par public education while stressing their particular values.

Answer 3

They basically accept the leadership of the Pope, so all teaching has to be subjected to top-down correction. There are some different practices and doctrinal differences with other churches. The split in European christianity happened when the top-level structure of Church - Pope, cardinals and administration were getting very worldly and they taught doctrines at that time which contradicted the teaching of Jesus and the apostles. It was a time when people did not like the paternalistic model of society any more due to increased literacy and available of printed books, so since the top people in Rome were corrupt, they broke free.

Answer 4

Not a whole lot, despite the bunch of nonsense that you're going to be getting from Catholic-bashers. We worship God the Father Almighty and believe that the only means of salvation is through the Precious Blood of Jesus, shed on the Cross for us.

Catholicism is the oldest form of Christianity and traces its roots back to the first Pope, St. Peter. Protestantism began with Martin Luther, a Catholic monk who thought he knew better than the Church. He broke away and formed his own church, the Lutherans. All Protestant denominations are indirectly the result of his act of rebellion.

The main difference between Catholic Christians and Protestant Christians is that Catholics acknowledge the spiritual leadership of the Pope. Protestants each have their own hierarchy and leader.

Note:

Someone is bound to bring up the issue of "Mary worship" and "idols." I am a practicing Catholic, and I assure you that we don't worship Mary or statues. We don't put the Pope above God, and we do read the Bible.

Cannonized saints are people who lived very holy lives and loved God -- not "deities." We believe that works are necessary to keep faith alive because St. James specifically says so in his letter.

Anyone who tells you differently either doesn't know what he's talking about or is lying.

Answer 5

The main difference between the Catholic religion and the other Christian religions is how the latter religions continually over and over "try" to bash the true church.

Non-stop, these individuals write and publish books, create thousands of web sites taking scripture completely out of context to insult and "try" to find error.

All during these insults the Catholic church does completely nothing, in fact the church will peacefully say "pray for them".

Read the text above, what come's to mind?

Yes, exactly - the words of Christ, when He said:

"Forgive them, for they not know what they do" Luke 23:34

The Catholic church will never try to sway a person's belief, neither will they push religion on another.
When you feel ready to learn about the only true church founded by Jesus you will have to enter the parish and speak to the priest.
Here, the priest will see your faithful interest and begin the RCIA program where you will realize the complete truth.

http://www.wikihow.com/Become-Catholic

http://www.ewtn.com/faith/teachings/index.htm

God bless'

Answer 6

Catholicism is based on tradition, writings and the Bible. The rest of Christianity is mostly Bible based. Given the fact that the Bible is mistranslated based on politics, that is bothersome at best. However, that's what people go by. Makes a great story and the ten commandments (other than the first) are truly good rules to go by as is Jesus' one rule (Do unto others...etc.).

Everybody puts different emphasis on different things. Many fundamentalists appear to place more importance on the Old Testament (which I find unbelievable) and focus on sin, while others focus on good works (the way of a Christian). There's the Jesus-as-your-personal-savior (sp?) deal for some and evangalism (pushing your beliefs on others) for others. Take your pick.

Nash above summarizes the belief differences well.

Answer 7

Catholics believe the bread and wine at mass is actually transformed into Jesus's body and blood. Other christians just consider it symbolic. Plus catholics have a Pope!

Answer 8

Catholics are far from the only Christian group to have a school, or even a hospital.

Answer 9

some catholics are christians like me...and vice versa....
catholic(means universal)...Christ(means savior).....but i know they both believe in god the father, god the son..and the holy spirit..i think their just the same

Answer 10

Catholics believe in the diety of saints, in additional books other then the bible to be genuine manuscripts, believe in rituals like the bowing before images, burning of insence or candle's, and it's the religion of arround the 1200-1800.
Ever since the 2nd worldwar 1940-1945 catholicism became ineffective and old-fashioned here in europe.
That's why they have huge buildings, with noone in there, and mostly open as a museum.

Answer 11

The main difference is that Catholics are Christians with lots and lots of traditions. (Kinda like the Jewish faith)

Unfortunately, you are only saved by God's Grace, not through works. No matter how noble.

Know where you can find the word "Catholic" in the Bible?

The same section that says that the Pope is infallable, instructs us to pray to saints, worship Mary, and says that the blood of our Savior tastes like Manishewitz wine.

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God Bless you.