Jed
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Post by Jed on Dec 29, 2009 18:57:58 GMT -5
What is a Catholic and what do they stand for?
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Post by Daniel on Dec 29, 2009 19:00:58 GMT -5
I think that I know you! I am a Catholic and I stand for what is right. We beleive in God the Father almighty the maker of Heaven and earth. In Jesus Christ his only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born by the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontious Pilate, was crucified died and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfilment of the scriptures. We beleive in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints the forgiveness of sins the ressurection of the body and life everlasting!
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Post by Josh on Dec 29, 2009 19:44:28 GMT -5
Well stated, kind kind sir. Couldn't have said it better myself.
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Post by Daniel on Dec 30, 2009 16:05:08 GMT -5
It twas easy! ;D
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Post by Jed on Jan 2, 2010 22:21:08 GMT -5
Well...umm....okay.....hmmm.....
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Post by Sandy Pines on Jan 15, 2010 18:30:22 GMT -5
What are the differences between Catholicism and Baptists?
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Post by Josh on Jan 15, 2010 18:54:06 GMT -5
Catholicism was the original Christian denomination (at that time it was the only Christian denomination). Protestant denominations, starting with the Lutherans, broke off from Catholicism because of different scandals in the Church at that time. So Baptists are a Protestant denomination. Click here for a useful link, from our Resource Database, which has lots of resources on almost anything, and I'm always expanding it. (And if there's anything you think that might be useful, you can just post a thread with the link to the sources in the Resources board). The link has a chart comparing Catholic beliefs with those of Protestants.
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Post by Sandy Pines on Jan 15, 2010 19:18:13 GMT -5
Awesome, thanks! I'll be sure to check it out.
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Post by Jed on Jan 17, 2010 10:25:37 GMT -5
Nice chart reference Josh. Even though it is oversimplified it is a nice summary.
To be a little more descriptive regarding differences between Catholic and Baptist, one could look at their belief in "authority".
Baptists would be considered fundamentalists in their approach to sacred scripture. As with most protestant denominations, their is no single source for affirming the teaching of the bible so you will find variances of the teachings as you go from one community to another.
Catholics, on the other hand, believe that God instituted an authority to safeguard the Sacred Scriptures and that is found in a single authority that is called the teaching magisterium. This is a belief that the teachings in the Bible cannot just be interpreted by any one person however they choose, but that the Holy Spirit teaches through the Church. That is why there is consistent beliefs throughout Catholicism because their is a single source of authority. A faithful Baptist rejects this authority, however many Baptists that have converted to Catholicism are very strong in their faith because they see the difference and see this authority as an awesome gift from God.
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Post by Sandy Pines on Jan 17, 2010 10:35:50 GMT -5
This is a little off topic from what we were previously talking about, but I am not too familiar with some Catholic traditions. Could someone explain to me what "Mass" is? Thanks.
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Post by littlebopeep on Jan 17, 2010 11:59:57 GMT -5
Mass is the Catholic version of Sunday worship. It is the re-presentation of the sacrifice on Calvary. The priniciple priest is Christ, who is infinitely holy and offers Himself as a victim of infinite value. The Victim becomes present on the altar through the miracle of Transubstantiation - by the words of the priest at the Consecration of the Mass, the substance of the bread and wine are wholly transformed into the Precious Body and Blood of Christ, although the appearances of bread and wine remain. (Taken from one of my religion books.)
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Post by Josh on Jan 17, 2010 12:03:40 GMT -5
Mass is basically the Catholic church service. We worship God through prayer and song. We have readings from the Bible, one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one Psalm. The priest gives a homily. And we have the Eucharist, also called Communion. Here's a link on the order of Mass: www.catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/Mass.htmSo bottom line, simplified, and condensed: Mass is a Catholic church service.
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Post by Josh on Jan 17, 2010 12:04:46 GMT -5
I guess we posted right at about the same time, littlebopeep. 0.o Well, you get two different takes on Mass then, SP. ;D
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Post by littlebopeep on Jan 17, 2010 12:14:00 GMT -5
Yours is probably the better of the two for those that are unfamiliar with Catholic traditions....
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Post by Sandy Pines on Jan 17, 2010 13:23:28 GMT -5
Thanks Josh and littlebopeep.
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