| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 11/21/2005 1:35:15 PM | On Thursday there was a meeting with the vatican and Israel's President Moshe Katsa. Why because of Taxes right, common the smoke screen church and a meeting with Isreal.
What would you think this could mean?
The pope neglected to mention suicide attacks on Israel when condemning terrorist bombings throughout the rest of the world in a statement made in July.
I think they are still wishing for Jerusalem to be their church and God is not going to allow this to happen it has all been propheized.
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 3/31/2006 4:22:08 PM | I think this Ghandi quote might sum up most of the problems with any judging Christian.
I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 3/31/2006 6:14:59 PM | Ashley,
I have had many on here tell me that Catholics are not Christians. And many of those doing the telling claimed to be christian. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 5/13/2006 7:05:26 AM | | yes i would agree with what you say and just to add, this religoun is so full of pomp and circumstance, that is not what jesus and god wanted from us! It isnt about how much gold there is in a church or how many heads of church there are its about good christain love and compassion. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 5/13/2006 7:47:58 AM | Jealousy. When other religions broke away from the RC Church they were not granted 2 of the 7 sacraments. I think that this has forged a divide between the RC and the rest. The only similarities that other Christian religions share with the RC church are what was convenient for them to take with them - things that allowed them to practice whatever way they wanted. I'm not saying that the RC church isn't corrupt, but at the time that the Church of England was founded it was only done to be vindictive because a king wouldn't be granted a divorce. rules are rules!
I think that the confusion of Cathlioc and Christian is that many of the more fanatical religions now only call themselves just "Christian" when they have come from another denomination eg. mormon, pentecostal, jehova's witness etc. These organized religions have kind of given the word "Christian" a different spin that the RC church had intended - and we call ourselves Cathlioc. Yes, Cathliocs are christian - we are the church that was first established to follow Christ - we just don't necessarily feel the need to be so fanatical, probably because we're not trying to sell anything. I don't see how people could miss that.
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 5/13/2006 1:08:54 PM | After reading this, I understand there is alot of confusion. The reason you find anger, apathy towards Catholics is one you can discover if you study history. The Protestants broke away from tyranny, and much of that was by Catholics. Its really funny now, that most Protestants embrace many of the same beliefs as Catholics. There are some things in the Catholic Church that many cannot agree with, and like them, I have my own little opinions of these things. But, we are here to love all, respect all, find truth.
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 5/13/2006 1:20:57 PM | Baroness,
I respectfully disagree, when the Church of Jesus Christ was established, it was upon Revelation. The Church of Jesus will always be a church of revelation. God did and does speak to his children.
I would remind you also, that the Catholic Church teaches that the priests hold the actual priesthood of Jesus Christ. In light of what we know today, I find that to be improbable.
"That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers , of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness" See: Acts 26:14
I know your devotion, but, there are other views.
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 5/13/2006 4:41:42 PM |
There are some things in the Catholic Church that many cannot agree with, and like them, I have my own little opinions of these things. But, we are here to love all, respect all, find truth
couldn't agree more, please acknowledge my appreciation for your insight | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 7/8/2006 4:49:16 PM | Could have something to do with thier nasty habit of killing and torturing people that disagrred with them. They still use terrorsim to keep the flock under control by letting them know in no uncertain terms all of the things that will result in eternal damnation.
They seem to make things up as they go rather than base anything on the bible. It's a very strange cult. Most of the other churches are too but to a lesser degree.
I am a recovering Catholic..... | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 7/11/2006 10:06:21 PM | Protestant Reformation broke with Rome because of rampant false teaching within Catholicism.
Rome still teaches that one is saved by a combination of faith and works. The works get one out of purgatory. Protestants reject this as the Bible does not teach Purgatory and it teaches that Christians are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, since Jesus paid for the sins of all mankind on the cross.
Rome teaches that the Pope has supreme authority over doctrine. The Protestants rejected this and said that the Bible alone is the source of truth, not a man.
Rome taught that to be saved, a Christian had to be part of the Roman Catholic church since they claim the Pope as the head of the church on earth. Protestants rejected this as there is nothing like this in the Bible. Scripture clearly teaches that Christians are saved by being repentant for their sins and trusting in God above all things for their salvation.
Lutherans have historically been especially antagonistic against Rome since the Pope tried to have Luther killed, and at the time of the reformation Rome was taking 1/3 of the gross national product of German out of the country to build St. Peters. Much of this was through the sale of indulgences, (Rome was selling forgiveness of sins)
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Posted: 8/30/2006 1:14:55 AM | "The works get one out of purgatory. Protestants reject this as the Bible does not teach Purgatory and it teaches that Christians are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, since Jesus paid for the sins of all mankind on the cross."
Actually the Bible does make references to purgatory. In the Deuterocanonicals there is a part that talks about praying for the dead, that they may be freed from their sins. I'm not sure about the exact verse or phrasing, but it's in one of the books of Macabees. This has been believed by Catholics to reference Purgatory. Unfortunately, these books are not in Protestant translations of the Old Testament. It would take longer to explain this, however.
There were things written in the New Testament, in Paul's letters for instance, that are also believed to be refereces to Purgatory. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 8/30/2006 8:56:35 PM | I can't believe this thread is still going for over a year.
For those who didn't read my first post I will sum it up:
Catholics are Christians,Protestants are Christians,Eastern Orthodox are Christians.Roman Catholic is a denomination,Christianity is the faith. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 8/31/2006 6:52:28 AM | i think a lot of catholics really dont care about what the other denominations have to say about them, the main problem is that the other groups are pissed because thier opinion doesnt have an impact upon us | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 8/31/2006 10:37:26 AM | The Catholics teach that you need a mediator (Pope, Priest, etc) to get to God. We know that is not true. With Jesus came the good news that we can speak to God directly, through the Holy Spirit and we do not need a mediator. Therefore, Catholics are following "man's" interpretation of the Gospel instead of following God's word directly. I also disagree with Mary worship. She played an important part but Jesus said "The only way to the Father is through me..." He didn't say "Or Mary or the Pope, etc...."
In my opinion, non-denominational is the only way to go. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 8/31/2006 11:11:01 AM | oh, my!!!!!!
catholics do not worship mary!!! they are taught that she can intercede ~ just like the saints. catholics worship god the father, god the son and god the holy spirit!
the pope doesn't run interference either. he guides the earthly church. period.
wow...the amazing misconceptions out there astound me. incredible. | |
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 8/31/2006 11:18:14 AM |
But wouldn't non-denominational be another denomination?
Nope. They're called "Christians"
Not Catholics.
Not LDS
Not Presbyterians
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| Why are christians so against catholics?
Posted: 8/31/2006 11:33:04 AM | | Some Christians like to have it both ways-- they disavow Catholicism until they are asked how much of the world is Christian-- that is when they include Catholics. | |
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, .....are you generalizing all christians, or just the protestant ones? 
