Comments on: Catholics and Protestants?

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

The main difference is the following:
Christian (Protestant, or if you prefer) believe that we are saved by grace alone, that is, that Jesus died for our sins, past, present and future. That is enough to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, that salvation (to reach the heavens), but that "faith without works is dead" so the love we have for Jesus Christ compels us to work for the Kingdom.
Catholics believe that Jesus died for our sins of the past, but still have to work our way to salvation, therefore the end of our life, we will be judged by the Lord on the basis of what we did, and he will decide if we work hard enough for heaven. I think the Roman Catholic Church also believes in a limbo or purgatory, where people do not work hard enough you can stay and wait for the saints to pray for them to access through the gates of heaven are allowed.
Other differences include:
- Christians believe in "Sola Scriptura", ie only the Bible - Catholics believe in the traditions, and also in the Epistles of Pope as sacred.
- RCC believes in the infallibility of the Pope - that Christians do not recognize papal authority
- Catholics believe that Mary was holy and was taken to heaven by hypothesis - that Christians refuse because they believe that this is not mentioned in the Bible
Christians also do not "sanctify" the dead, as we believe that to be "sanctified" should be set apart for the Kigdom - therefore we have no saints (or we are all saints). And we have no "sacraments" as you do. We do not believe that men of God (pastors and deacons) must remain unmarried to work for God.
There are some differences, but these are the main

By: Icarus

Icarus — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

The main differences are fairly easy to articulate - and you are correct to point out that the typical criticism (like "who worship Mary" criticism) are based on ignorance not fact. As a Protestant, for me the main differences are: (1) in Protestantism, there is more emphasis on individual study of the Bible and less dependence on a priest or other church official to interpret Scripture for us - is more individual and less business. (2) Protestants confess their sins directly to God and not through an intermediary such as a priest. (3) The big deal for me is the way that the sacraments are seen. In Catholic teaching, the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ, Protestants undestand the bread and wine to be "symbolic" of the body and blood of Christ. There are some technical reasons, this is an important point, but this is not the time nor the place to explain. And finally, there is less structure in the Protestant churches.

By: Leo

Leo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

The main differance between them is that Catholics use theology in the interpretation of the word and the Protestants, Catholics too have a more complete text of the word, more scripts! The Protestants are a breakaway lead by Martain Luther against the Catholic Church and therefore have found reasons to Rebell against everything that the church is saying for.Many Catholics pray to the dead and Mary, but the truth is NEVR Mary died was assumed and the dead are those who fell asleep in Christ! So I figure there is truth and perceive what they believe is the truth. God bless you all

By: Delusions of grandeur

Delusions of grandeur — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

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By: Han_dang

Han_dang — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

theres nothing against Mary's habit, but it seems that Catholics continually praising Jesus Maria. serviceoneday resorted to a Catholic worship and the whole 30 minutes when I sang "Ave Maria Full of Grace" know "hail" means praise.
Why Mary praise when Jesus is the only thing that can save souls. when not in the Bible as a reminder to me Mary does have the power to "appear" to people.
im not saying its bad or not possible, but can not find any Scripture to support that.
Mary has no power to save souls, the state of the Bible was chosen among the women, not above other women.
she has no more power than Moses Abraham or the others that were used by God.

By: ♪ ♫Jin_Jur♫ ♥

♪ ♫Jin_Jur♫ ♥ — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

I know that some of the differences … The Protestant churches are not overtly decorated while Catholics are full of statues, luxury, etc. also alters Protestants believe that the Bible is the sole source of God's special revelation to mankind. Catholics believe that the Bible and sacred Roman Catholic tradition are equally binding on Christians. Many Catholic doctrines such as purgatory, asking the saints, worship and veneration of Mary, etc. have little or no basis whatsoever in Scripture, but rely exclusively on Catholic traditions.
Catholics regard the Pope as a figure who takes the place of Jesus, while Protestants believe that no human being is infallible.

By: Keith T

Keith T — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

I am not an expert on this, but I think the main difference is the priesthood. Protestants believe that we do not need a priest to intervene on our behalf, but through acts of Christ, we can boldly approach God and ask forgiveness for the sins they committed.

By: jungleem

jungleem — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

Pray for your friend, be friends and say that an act of God is a miracle! The Protestants were Catholics, once too, had it not been for Martin Luther as a good Catholic priest, leaving the only true church, and founded his own because he found things he does not like to go in the church, but erred by not trying to change things, and that should never have founded their own church, I understand that about her death, he said he had made some mistakes and maybe should not have left the Church

By: FROG E

FROG E — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

Catholics are Protestant Christians …. (name given to non-Catholic Christians by the Catholic Church) are Christians ….. all have the same belief in the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its doctrines may vary.
God sent His Son Jesus to save nearly 2000 years ago .. has not and will not send Maria (You have been deceived)

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:52:20 +0000

I was curious about this, too. My boyfriend is Protestant and I am a Catholic.
I found this website helpful http://www.religionfacts.com/christianit … …
But instead of focusing on differences in their two religions should focus on similarities.
The most important thing is to have a relationship with God. I do not care so much how to get there.
Good luck.