Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Catholicism is a form of Christianity right? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Explosion990[/m] at 10:35 am on June 20, 2009[quote]I am sick of people saying, "No, I am Catholic" in response to someone asking if they are a Christian. A Christian is a general follower of Christ, and Catholicism is a denomination of the religion, but a Catholic is still considered a Christian. Please correct me if I am wrong and upset for no reason, lol[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Explosion990 Posted at 10:35 am on June 20, 2009 I am sick of people saying, "No, I am Catholic" in response to someone asking if they are a Christian. A Christian is a general follower of Christ, and Catholicism is a denomination of the religion, but a Catholic is still considered a Christian. Please correct me if I am wrong and upset for no reason, lol

Replies Forever Angel Posted at 10:10 pm on July 4, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:58 am on June 29, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 1:17 am on June 29, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 12:34 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 2:15 am on June 24, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction.    Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. You didn't put quotes around Catholic...   I'm sorry. "Catholics". There you go :=) Still, it's purely an opinion that you hold, nothing more. Why do you doubt the argument I have put forward then? Christianity has 38000 versions that pretty much disagree on most things. If this is the case, then how can this be a uniform and consistent "Christianity"? The one qualifying component that is necessary is following the teachings of Christ. TheOtherHorseman Posted at 9:58 pm on July 4, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 8:53 pm on July 1, 2009 Mary being a holy figure, transubstantiation, the divine/human dichotomy of Jesus and so on are hardly minor issues. Even with that particular story you cited, there are conflicting accounts between denominations, such as whether or not that death was a final physical death, the nature of original sin and so on. There is no such thing as "fruit". There are so many different "kinds"! Colors, flavors, the plants that make them, the animals that eat them... these are hardly minor differences. tkedwn119 Posted at 5:58 pm on July 3, 2009 Quote: from Lallypop at 1:37 pm on June 20, 2009 Christianity has branches. Judiasm, Catholic, Pentecostal (me), baptist...etc. Hate to call you out here, but Judaism is definately not a branch of Christianity. uscmedic Posted at 5:52 pm on July 3, 2009 There is a certain pride to being Catholic and there are major differences between Catholicism and Protestant denominations. This is why many people refer to themselves as "Catholic". Some refer to themselves as "Catholic Christians" and yet othes merely refer to themselves as "Christian". However, for someone to say "I'm Catholic, not Christian" is entirely wrong. Also, anyone who says that Catholics are not Christians is wrong as well. Are Catholics Christians? Yes! Moridin Posted at 5:53 pm on July 1, 2009 Mary being a holy figure, transubstantiation, the divine/human dichotomy of Jesus and so on are hardly minor issues. Even with that particular story you cited, there are conflicting accounts between denominations, such as whether or not that death was a final physical death, the nature of original sin and so on. Explosion990 Posted at 5:44 pm on July 1, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:58 am on June 29, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 1:17 am on June 29, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 12:34 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 2:15 am on June 24, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction.    Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. You didn't put quotes around Catholic...   I'm sorry. "Catholics". There you go :=) Still, it's purely an opinion that you hold, nothing more. Why do you doubt the argument I have put forward then? Christianity has 38000 versions that pretty much disagree on most things. If this is the case, then how can this be a uniform and consistent "Christianity"? Although almost all denominations might disagree on a few minor issues, such as Mary being a holy figure, or whether or not you must pray through saints, all Christian denominations believe that Jesus Christi died on the cross for our sins. If you believe that, then regardless of what you choose to call yourself, you are a Christian. Moridin Posted at 3:58 am on June 29, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 1:17 am on June 29, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 12:34 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 2:15 am on June 24, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction.       Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. You didn't put quotes around Catholic...    I'm sorry. "Catholics". There you go :=) Still, it's purely an opinion that you hold, nothing more. Why do you doubt the argument I have put forward then? Christianity has 38000 versions that pretty much disagree on most things. If this is the case, then how can this be a uniform and consistent "Christianity"? penumbra Posted at 8:55 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from pclueless92 at 10:36 am on June 20, 2009 You're wrong. They are two seperate religions. Catholicism is even stricter than christians anyway. epic knowledge fail. Forever Angel Posted at 3:17 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 12:34 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 2:15 am on June 24, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction.   Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. You didn't put quotes around Catholic... I'm sorry. "Catholics". There you go :=) Still, it's purely an opinion that you hold, nothing more. Shaknbake Posted at 2:54 pm on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Ikoa at 2:40 am on June 24, 2009 Catholicism isn't a "branch" of Christianity.   Roman Catholicism was the original church that developed during the time of the Roman Empire, and later the Protestant churches split off from it.   In short, it's the trunk, and protestant sects are the "branches" Christian practice precedes Roman Catholicism, hence the Catholic Church =/= the original Church. You can't claim originality just because you've got the fanciest hats, the most kids and the most rampant child molestation. Moridin Posted at 10:34 am on June 28, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 2:15 am on June 24, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction.    Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. You didn't put quotes around Catholic... I'm sorry. "Catholics". There you go :=) copynpaste Posted at 11:46 am on June 26, 2009 Quote: from Ikoa at 2:40 am on June 24, 2009 Catholicism isn't a "branch" of Christianity.   Roman Catholicism was the original church that developed during the time of the Roman Empire, and later the Protestant churches split off from it.   In short, it's the trunk, and protestant sects are the "branches" No.  Again, Christianity is the overall definition of religions which have faith in the Abrahamic God and Jesus as the Savior from sin.  That is why Catholicism is a 'branch' of Christianity. Catholicism and Protestantism though are different in practices. Ikoa Posted at 2:40 am on June 24, 2009 Catholicism isn't a "branch" of Christianity. Roman Catholicism was the original church that developed during the time of the Roman Empire, and later the Protestant churches split off from it. In short, it's the trunk, and protestant sects are the "branches" Forever Angel Posted at 4:15 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 5:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction. Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. You didn't put quotes around Catholic... Moridin Posted at 3:59 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:09 pm on June 23, 2009 Quote: from Moridin at 7:19 am on June 22, 2009 Neither Catholics nor "Christians" are Christians. Contradiction. Not at all, since by "Christians" with quotes, I don't mean Christians (without quotes), but merely people who think they are Christians. Most recent 15 of 40 previous replies displayed.