"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 Bryan Maloney on February 10, 2013 at 5:43pm

Actually, Baptists play at Baptism and Communion. They're merely empty rituals, devoid of sacramental activity, for Baptists. They are nothing but mere "symbols" with no Divine presence.

As for "salvation" being the deciding factor, please prove that the dogmas of the Baptists lead to salvation.

Permalink Reply by JonEdanger on February 10, 2013 at 5:45pm

please prove

This phrase is not allowed in this group's discussions.

Permalink Reply by Liam S. on February 10, 2013 at 6:32pm

Actually, Baptists play at Baptism and Communion. They're merely empty rituals, devoid of sacramental activity, for Baptists. They are nothing but mere "symbols" with no Divine presence.

Are you a Baptist and speaking from your own perspective? Or are you trying to tell others what their faith means for them?

Neither one, of course, represents fact.

Permalink Reply by Mike M. on February 10, 2013 at 6:51pm

Huh?  That's one of the core doctrines of Baptist theology.

Permalink Reply by Liam S. on February 10, 2013 at 7:04pm

There is a difference between something which is symbolic, and something which is "merely empty ritual."

Also, not all Baptists know the difference. 

The language used for this post, is what is problematic. Especially once you get into the "please prove salvation" mess. One could say the same of any dogmas. 

Permalink Reply by Jack Bauer on February 10, 2013 at 7:50pm

There's no need to prove anything to you.  I'll answer to the same authority you will, when the time comes.  Fear not for me.


JB

Permalink Reply by Daniel on February 10, 2013 at 9:22pm

It was more meaningful when you were high?

Permalink Reply by Jack Bauer on February 11, 2013 at 11:58am

I don't catch your meaning.


JB

Permalink Reply by Daniel on February 11, 2013 at 9:41pm

That post was in response to one of Will's posts.  I don't know where his went nor why my response is here.  Thread error I guess...

It was just a bad pun that I couldn't resist.

Permalink Reply by Will on February 11, 2013 at 10:49pm

I erased it when it became fodder for ridiculing the sacrament.

Permalink Reply by Daniel on February 12, 2013 at 12:46am

No offense intended.  I apologize.

Permalink Reply by Mike M. on February 10, 2013 at 6:49pm

"Tradition isn't the deciding factor.  Salvation is."

It's a word.  We had it first.

"Baptists do Baptism and Communion ... FYI."

But they believe that they are symbolic, not efficacious.  They do not believe that God acts through Sacraments.

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