...he used to be a Christian; what's the difference?
2007-12-21 23:23:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
he has to go to confesion now lol
2007-12-21 23:26:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"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.
2007-12-23 00:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roman Cathecism is a sect of Christianity. Christianity is a wide term for a large group of people who believe in Christ. that's the one thing they all have in common. then its subdivided into Roman Catholics, who believe in the Holy Trinity, Mother Mar, the 7 sacraments and Days of obligation where they HAVE to go to church eg Easter Sunday and Sundays in general etc. , Born Again Christians, Protestants, Weslians, Lutherans, Anglecans, Presbetarians, 7th Day Adventists, Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, Pentecostals,Restorationists,Oriental Orthodox and Assyrian Churches etc. You'd have to research each sect to spot differences
2007-12-22 07:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by εϊзSmart Cookieεϊз 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he used to be a Protestant you mean? the difference is that he now belongs to the first and original Christian religion among so many things.
2007-12-22 07:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by The Asker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since he washigh Anglican there is none realy accept the Anglicans don't recognise the pope and are in a dogmatic state of disaray. Catholics are Chritians.
2007-12-22 07:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Used to be a Christian? There is no difference. That's his own business, I guess. He never lied about his own personal beliefs to anyone.
2007-12-22 07:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Klute 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just wait till confession time comes around and we'll find out.
2007-12-22 07:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO DIFFERENCE... Christian is the main BRANCH so to speak... eg...
Christian ---> Catholic
Christian ---> Oxthordox
Also his "Anglican (High Church)".
2007-12-22 07:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Simple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just another thing he lied whilst being prime minister. (and he did, we all knew he was really a catholic)
Just pretending to be a protestant because that's what the country is, thanks alot, tony b-LIAR! lol.
2007-12-22 07:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by GEISHA 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋