Comments on: What is the main difference between Catholics and Protestants?

By: JrEoSsUe

JrEoSsUe — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

Got an "A" in religious studies and did not even know the difference between Catholicism and evangelical Christianity?
Try this to get started:
1 Sola Scriptura ( "Scripture alone")
2 Sola fide ( "by faith alone")
3 Sola gratia ( "by grace alone")
4 or Solo Christo Solus Christus ( "Christ alone" or "through Christ alone")
5 Soli Deo Gloria ( "Glory to God alone")
Catholicism is a religion of works for salvation. Its doctrines are heresies as reflected in the light of Scripture. Most of all, believe that a man (the Pope) is infallible and that the church (Catholic church) is the true interpreter of the mysteries of God's Word. Before the Protestant Reformation, a man (or woman) was not allowed to have a Bible, much less a reading of his own building.

By: .

Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

There are several very important differences between Catholics and Protestants. While there have been some attempts in recent years to find a common ground between the two groups, the fact is that differences remain and are as important today as they were at the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Following is a brief summary of some of the most important differences.
One of the first major differences between Catholicism and Protestantism is the issue of the sufficiency and authority of Scripture. Protestants believe the Bible alone is the only source of special revelation of God to humanity, and as such it teaches us everything for our salvation from sin. Protestants view the Bible as the standard by which all Christian behavior must be measured. This belief is commonly referred to as "Sola Scriptura" and is one of the "Five Solas" (Latin for to be alone, "alone") that came out of the Protestant Reformation as summaries of some of the important differences between Catholics and Protestants .

By: Chedvah

Chedvah — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

This is the main difference between Catholics and Protestants:
Catholics believe that Mary deserves some credit for being the mother of Jesus. We also honor several people who have been martyred for their faith (they believe in the Holy).
While Protestants believe that only Jesus should be recognized and that there is no need to honor those who founded Christianity.
The two groups have had problems with respect to which the dogma is right and whose is wrong. Fortunately, things are changing for the two groups, and today there is much more tolerance for others of what used to be.

By: Calvin

Calvin — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

I would say that could be reduced to a big difference. The Roman Catholic Church becomes Pope (tradition) as the final authority on issues, while most Protestants turn to the Scriptures as the final authority.
While Roman Catholics do not rule out completely the Scripture that they differ from it in a number of questions ….. and once again it is directly following the conclusion of the equality of the traditions to Scripture (Protestants reject that idea, most of the subscription of Sola Scriptura). At the end of all our differences are as a result.

By: Tolstoye

Tolstoye — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

I grew not only as a Protestant, but as a Hater of reviler and Catholics. Of course, information on why we should hate was never offered. I am anti-Catholic arguments now - especially in light of Scripture - and I find that pathetic beyond belief. But the point is: the main difference that we are Protestants, and Cathl'ics them. "
Archbishop Sheen eruditely put more, but it was from Illinois and the entire world knows that there is nothing to do except study eruditeness Illinois.
Here is a difference in my maddening. I was having a discussion about the scriptures with my mother, and she replied to one of my points, "Well, anyone can interpret Scripture in the sense of everything we want to say."
And that, in my opinion, sums up the attitude Protestant. If you do not like a book, which performs its own way. If this does not intend to offend the writing does not exist, and vilify those who bring up. Shout down if necessary. If you still do not like to have your family and friends of the church and start his own church. If you do not call it faith, you will not have to answer to anyone except the pastor. And if you do not like what he says, the offspring of fire!
Sorry. I can not live like this more.

By: LH Catholic By Choice

LH Catholic By Choice — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

Catholic Church / Orthodox churches founded by Christ.Non Catholic / Orthodox Churches started by men.

By: Mischi

Mischi — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

Yes, Catholicism and Protestantism are part of Christendom. They have different beliefs and practices. Protestants believe that we are saved by Grace alone. Catholics believe that in order to be saved we must accept the blood of Christ, participate in the sacraments, attend Mass, etc.. Protestants seem to place more emphasis on the Bible that we Catholics, and Catholics put more emphasis on the Eucharist and the rituals that make the Protestants. In addition, both tend to worship differently. For example, it may seem strange and rude to the Catholics, when people scream and shout and dance all over the place in the church, but to many Protestants it is not strange at all, and is encouraged.
But all in all, both Protestants and Catholics to love Christ, so it's all good.

By: Hussein

Hussein — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

The Roman Catholic Church, more correctly called and the Catholic Church (Latin: Ecclesia Catholica) is the world's largest Christian Church, which represents more than half of all Christians and one sixth of the population of the world. It consists of a Western church (the latin rite) and twenty-two Eastern Catholic churches, all in 2782 is divided. The Church hopes that the pope, now Benedict XVI, as its highest earthly authority in matters of faith, morals and church governance. The community consists of an ordained ministry and lay members of either group may belong to organized religious communities.
The Catholic Church defines its mission of spreading the message of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and the exercise of charity. That operates social programs and institutions throughout the world, including schools, universities, hospitals, missions and shelters, as well as organizations such as Catholic Relief Services, Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Charities that help the poor families, the elderly and the sick.
The Church and many historians believe it is the continuation, through apostolic succession of the Christian community founded by Jesus in his consecration of Saint Peter. Has defined its doctrines through various ecumenical councils, following the example of the first Apostles in the Council of Jerusalem. On the basis of promises that Jesus gave to his apostles, is believed to be guided by the Holy Spirit and so protected from falling into doctrinal error. Catholic beliefs are based on the Bible and the traditions are passed from the time of the Apostles, which are interpreted by an education authority. These beliefs are summarized in the Nicene Creed and formally described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Católico formal worship, known as the liturgy, the Church is governed by the authority. The Eucharist, one of seven Church sacraments and a key part of every Catholic Mass, is the center of Catholic worship.
With a history that spans nearly two thousand years, the Church is one of the oldest in the world, and has played a prominent role in the history of Western civilization since at least the 4th century.
Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. Protestant doctrine, also known in continental European traditions as Evangelical doctrine, in opposition to the Catholic religion. In general, argues that Scripture (rather than tradition or ecclesiastic interpretation of Scripture) is the only source of revealed truth.
A "Protestant", by definition, is a protest … in this case is that the protests against the authority of the Catholic Church. It is a strange thing for me when I hear someone say that they are a Protestant sect of Christianity because ANY is not an orthodox Catholic or Protestant. Therefore, you never know what they mean. On the other hand, if someone says they are Catholic, I know exactly what they mean.
The Catholic Church is the One True Church started by Jesus. Protestants' protest to this or that teaching and went to start his own church, and so on and so forth and so on …
Catholics have the Eucharist. Protestants abandoned the Mass
Throughout his life to Christ sent his followers to do their job. Just before leaving this world, which gave special authority to the apostles, to put God's forgiveness to all people present, and the whole Christian world accepted.
A Catholic worships and follows Christ in the tradition of Catholicism which, among other things, recognizes that Christ made Peter the leader of his Church and Pope Benedict XVI is Peter's direct successor. The Pope is the Vicar of Christ. The representative of Christ here on earth.
The word "catholic" meaning "whole world" or "universal", as in the phrase of the creed of the Catholic church: "one, holy, catholic and apostolic church."

By: tebone03

tebone03 — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

The Catholic Church is the church established by Jesus Christ in 33AD and gave to Peter to lead and name. The Catholic Church has the fullness of Jesus Catholic Church Christ.The also compiled the Bible in the 4th century. The Protestant church was with Martin Luther in the 16th century. Until then, all Christians were Catholic or Orthodox. The Protestant church was founded by Martin Luther and now there are over 38,000 Protestant denominations.
THO including both Catholics and Protestants believe in and worship the same God, the Protestant churches have a more diluted version of Christ. Protestant churches recognize only 2 of the 7 sacraments that Jesus gave to his church.
Iam a convert to the Catholic Church. I was raised Protestant and could never find the truth of Jesus that is preached in Protestant churches. In the Catholic Church I have found the fullness of Christ and His love for me

By: Kuve

Kuve — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:58 +0000

"Protestant" is a generic term for a wide variety of often mutually contradictory belief systems, however, consider themselves Christians, but are distinct from the Roman, Eastern Orthodox and Coptic churches. The term "Catholic" (GK fm "katholikos" = "full" or "complete") in its Christian sense is first found in a letter around 106 AD, written by Ignatius of Antioch to Smyrna and their use to which the whole body of Christian believers who shared their belief that Jesus existed as a physical being whose suffering and death are real rather than symbolic, a view shared by many Christians of the day and which was considered to be heretical by Ignacio. Although it is commonly understood today relate only to the Church of Rome more accurately the word refers to all the churches that accept and hold to the apostolic tradition that includes some of the major Protestant religions such as Anglican, Episcopals, or Methodists, Evangelicals, but excludes the Baptists, the Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses.