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What Is The Difference Between Catholic And Christian Faith?

I have always believed in Jesus Christ but have never been sure if I was catholic or christian.

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    There is a huge difference between the Catholic Religion and true Christianity. The Catholic Church claims that Tradition and the Pronouncements of the Pope and are on the same level as Holy Scripture - This is stated in the new Catholic Catechism. There are many, many problems that Christians have with the Catholic Religion. Often, Catholics are heard to state that they "Have Faith in the Catholic Church." That is a misplaced faith, as we are only to have faith in God. See www.pro-gospel.org for more information.
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    1mike  

    answered 7 months ago

    I would just like to point out, 1mike, that you should be careful where you get your sources from. If you want to learn about Catholics, learn from a true Catholic, as many protestants tend to twist what Catholics truely believe un-intentionaly. I am a Catholic myself, and I do not appreciate the fact that you do not call me a Christian. Catholics were indeed the first Christians, so your religion would not exist without it.
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    Noname212

    Noname212

    commented 3 weeks ago

      Catholicism is a form of Christianity - in fact, it's the oldest and has the most followers worldwide - so you may be both. If you take a look here you can get an overview of the basics of Catholic belief.
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      Wordy  

      answered 2 years ago

        NONE!  Catholic is the First Christian Faith. All others came from there.  The only difference is each denominations choice of workship style.
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        Tcabo  

        answered 2 years ago

        There are many religions within the Christian faith...

        And Catholicism is the main one... But when comparing them with the other Christian religions there is only a very slight difference.
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        Coolang4  

        answered 7 months ago

        There is a very large difference, and it is significant.  Catholics claim to be Christians, but they also pray to others (saints etc.) and follow a Church and its teachings which may have some footholds in biblical truth, but only as it is interpreted in relation to the Church being right.

        Christians, however, only believe in the one true way to heaven being through Christ, and not through intercessions of others.  True Christians tend to be literal bible interpretationists whereas catholics bend and change the bible to meet their church needs.
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        Arieelee  

        answered 5 months ago

        I would just like to set some things straight. 1.Catholics don't just claim to be Christians, we are Christians. 2.Saints are people who we look up to but do not worship.... We pray that their prayers will be united with ours but we don't ask the saints to answer our prayers 3.Do not protestants follow the teaching of their own church, too? 4.Christians, however, include Catholics who do believe what the bible says. 5. How could you have missed the literal interpretation of this....
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        Noname212

        Noname212

        commented 3 weeks ago

        "You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone."
        -James 2:24
        This is the only time the bible says the words "Faith alone". What is wrong by doing good to others, anyways? 6. Protestant "blend and change" the bible, too, for they got rid of several books so that the bible would match perfectly with their religion.
        I strongly hope that you actually go talk to a Catholic to learn the true teachings of its Church.
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        Noname212

        Noname212

        commented 3 weeks ago

          The faith is the same, the difference is doctrinal.  Because of the division one must presuppose that there is something wrong with them both.  
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          Ashamal  

          answered 4 months ago

          The difference I find in religion rather it be christian or catholic is the rituals are different, catholics believe in throwing holy water on you and if you are not familiar or prepared it is a shock, But I would like to know where in the bible it says a priest should not take unto himself a wife......the best to you
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          Bgirl525  

          answered 2 months ago

          Catholic is actually a denomination of the Christian faith as are other denominations such as Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, and Evangelical . If you meant what is the difference between Roman Catholic and Protestant Faith, then the answer would be many different things. One of the main factors is that Roman Catholics believe that Jesus is present in the Eucharist while the only other faith that believes that is Eastern Greek Orthodox Church. Although, other Christians, such as Lutherans, believe that Jesus is present along with the bread and wine. More factors are that Catholics believe in purgatory, honoring Mary and the saints,  that the pope is the leader of the church and many other different things. To know if you are Catholic or Non-Catholic, you just need to know what church you go to. If you are part of a Catholic Church(These churches are usually named after saints), then you are Catholic.
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          Noname212  

          answered 3 weeks ago

          Catholics differ greatly from the original teachings of Jesus Christ. "....if you be humble and confess your sin (to God) he will be faithful to forgive you....." but where does it say I must confess my sin to man, who is judged upon the same standard? Sure, you can confess your sins to one another, but for forgiveness to become actuality, it must be confessed to God with an humble heart.

          I strongly disagree with spoken rhetoric stemming from the basis of Catholic being the first Christians and that others would not exist if it wasn't for Catholics. I went to a Catholic church when I was young and discovered that Virgin Mary was a sinner like all who have sinned against God in the past and the future. Being Hailed as the Queen or Mother of Jesus, is stunning to me with a sure sadness in my heart of watching idolatry in this sect of Christianity. Maybe the prophecies have become true when Revelation says that "she will be defiled and will be drunken in the last days.....people will drink of her fornication's, sexual immoralities, and perversions....."

          So I've summed it up to 2 potential conclusions:
          Christianity is God's calling upon all who have become defiled because of sin, to repent, believe in his Son Jesus, believe he was born of a virgin, died on the tree, arose on the third day (the first fruits of all things) and ascended up to heaven where he is seated to the right hand of the father, who is the only authority and signifier of his Son's Return to rule and reign forever, in a world that will never end. The Primary Focus of Christianity is on God and Jesus Christ, who became flesh and dwelt among man.

          Catholicism is man's worship of Mary (the mother of Jesus) as to make them both equal in deity and absoluteness. Mary had a human job to do and despite the fact that she was a virgin, God had already predestined her life to learn of this miracle, believe and bring forth the deliverer of our soul. Now that the birth is complete, she should be recognized for bringing forth the redeemer of her own life also, not celebrated because of the direct  connection of her human job to the fabrics of God's Will.

          Michael Jackson was the Greatest Entertainer of All Time! Why aren't you all worshipping Katherine Jackson for having him? Being a devout Jehovah Witness themselves, is not a far stretch from Catholic teachings.

          In Christ Jesus
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          Zamickjamz  

          answered 2 weeks ago

          Catholics get baptised but christians get christened
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          Guest

          Guest  

          answered 5 months ago

          Sorry christens get baptised also....
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          Bgirl525

          Bgirl525

          commented 2 months ago

          Sorry, but both Christians and Catholics are Christians.
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          Noname212

          Noname212

          commented 3 weeks ago

               
               

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