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"Are Catholics Christians?"
I'm not a Catholic, but I hear many Christians say Catholics (most, not all, depending on their specific beliefs) are not really Christian, and that they go to hell. I really don't have a big opinion on the matter though.
Any opinions on this?
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Permalink Reply by Steve Imparl on -
Yes, we Catholics most definitely are Christians. If you visit the discussion to which Rebekah has kindly provided a link (thanks, Rebekah!), you will see detailed answers and conversation about some of the most common misconceptions about the Roman Catholic Church and its members.
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Permalink Reply by Joe Oelgoetz on -
As a Roman Catholic, I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord, my Soverign,and my Savior. Thus, we Catholics are definitely Christians.
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Permalink Reply by Stephen on -
I hadn't heard this before. I imagine the kind of person who says that every single Catholic is going straight to Hell is the kind of person who also says that quite a lot of other people are going to Hell too and you really just have to avoid making eye contact with them on the bus.
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Permalink Reply by Jack Bauer on -
I haven't heard that from "many Christians". A few, maybe.
I believe this is the meaning of "judge not lest ye be judged". We are called to judge actions, doctrine, etc. We are not called to judge Salvation. I don't decide who is, and is not, a Christian. I don't know who's going to hell ... and it isn't my decision to make.
I can argue about doctrine, disagree with beliefs, and debate actions. I can recognize sin, false doctrine, etc. I believe there are certain essential beliefs of the Christian faith -- and that belief in them can contribute to your Salvation. Catholics seem to hit most, if not all, of them.
But, I won't argue about someone else's Salvation. It ain't my call. I believe Catholics are wrong about some things. People can be wrong and still be Christian. I'm sure we're all wrong about something. That's why its called "Grace".
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Permalink Reply by Joe Oelgoetz on
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Amen, Jack!
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Permalink Reply by John Muir on -
I would venture to say that head-count wise, there are more Christians in the RCC than any other denomination
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Permalink Reply by Native Son on
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Y'all going to count Chinese Atheists?
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Permalink Reply by Rick Shelton on -
"Y'all going to count Chinese Atheists"?
Huh? What do they have to do with religion other than they don't believe in God? If you're Catholic and by that I mean you pray, go to church etc. you believe in God so therefore you're not atheist.
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