What's the difference between cathilocs & christains?

Lixue-Sebille 3 · Mar 13, 2008, 05:57 PM

I'm a Roman Catholic, and most of my aquaintances are Christian. Is there a difference?

Mom of 2 · Apr 4, 2008, 07:06 AM

No, there is not much difference between Catholocism and OTHER Christian religions. One Christian religion is not any better than another. It is more a matter of what an individual feels comfortable with. Being Catholic means that you are a Chrisitan. Being Lutheran means that you are Chrisitan. Being Methodist means that you are Christian. Being Baptist means that you are Christian, etc., etc., etc. Believing that Jesus Christ is our savior means that you are Christian, irregardless what denomination that you follow. As there are numerous ways to love and lead your life, there are numerous ways to honor and worship The Lord. No way is more right than the other. The Bible has been interpreted over and over and one should take from it what they can from it to better their life, not to form hatred against anyone. It is all what you believe and what you feel comfortable with. God does not love one religion more than another. The fact that someone believes in a higher power and is commited to following a life of love, respect, forgiveness, compassion, authenticity, and virtue is what will make this world a better place. Hatred for anything is what ruins the world and makes this world a less desireable place to be.

Apr 4, 2008, 01:37 PM

It is noted that not all "Christian" faiths believe in veneration of objects, Trinity, Hell, that all go to heaven, not "walking in the name of the True God" (Mic 4:5) or even being involved in politics, as Jesus did not and even said that his followers were "no part of the world just as he was no part of the world." (John 17:16)
I don't see ths as how THEY view worship of God but how HE views worship. Not many religions seem to take notice of wht God REALLY wants which is such a shame since He loves each and every one of us and yet many appear to think that ALL christians will be saved no matter what they do and believe, as long as it suits their own circumstances.
Psa 97:10 says that lovers of God are to HATE what is bad.
From what I have read on these posts I do not see any malicious, hateful comments, just reminders of what Jesus and his disciples practiced and taught in their day.
John 17:20,21 Jesus prayed to his father concerning his follwers that "they may all be one."
2 Cor 13:11 Paul encourages the Christians to "be in agreement with one another and live peaceably."
I don't thnk the christians back thn were being encouraged to accept whatever an individual believed even if it differed from what they had ben taught.

Just an opinion

Pss - Approx 1/3 of the worlds population refer to themselves as christian. This is a large amount yes?

Donna Mae · Apr 4, 2008, 06:41 PM

[quote=Moparbyfar]To Donna I apologise for assuming you to be a "christian" who wears or reveres the cross or Jesus statues (idols/images). My statements were simply from the bible itself showing that TRUE First Century Christian stayed well away from the reverence of such things.

I wish you would read my posts #5 & #6, my beliefs come straight from the Bible. God's word is what I try to live my life by, not denominational religions.

ItzZee · Apr 5, 2008, 09:47 AM

Every Catholic is a Christian but not all Christians are Catholic

Mom of 2 · Apr 5, 2008, 11:30 AM

Itzzee - Bingo.

buzzman · Apr 14, 2008, 08:16 PM

I was raised Catholic and became Protestant in my early 20's. I believe that you are and can still be Christian as a Catholic, because they acknowledge Jesus as God in the Flesh and this is biblical. BUT, we must also be born again so that our spirit is renewed to be able to be in a state to commune with God. The part I have problems with in the Catholic faith is the root of its leadership. It must be understood that Jesus is the head of the Church today, and NOT the pope. The Pope has to be forgiven, just like the rest of the population. "All fall short of the Glory of God". One interesting titbit of information I am reading about is How the Mighty Roman Empire might have survived all these years through the Roman Catholic Church. Think about it, How else could a political movement live on through the years. It would and could by hiding behind a religious movement. Could you imagine if this was in any way true?! I think this would make sense as the world is setting up the stage for "end times". But understand, ultimately man's hearts are judged based on what they do with what they know. Ignorance is overlooked as long as we are not making a conscious effort refusing to grow in the direction God's will is leading us. Sin ultimately MUST be forgiven to be in God's presence. This can only be done through the forgiveness of sins given over to Jesus Christ. For it is by Grace that we are saved, not by works, so that no one can boast.



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