Protestant beliefs

[tadoflamb]

What beliefs do all non-Catholic/Orthodox Christians hold in common which are unique from the beliefs of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

Thanks in advance,

Tad

 

[HumbleMan]

Probably for most would be the Eucharist and the position of Mary.

I don't know much about Lutherans views on this, though.

 

[Reformationist]

What beliefs do all non-Catholic/Orthodox Christians hold in common which are unique from the beliefs of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

There are likely no beliefs that are universally held throughout the non-Catholic Christian community assuming the caveat that they be unique from the beliefs of the Catholic faith.

It's simply too diverse of a group.

Then again, it depends on who you ask. I would say that a necessary tenent of the Christian faith, regardless of one's denominational affiliation, is the adherence to justification by faith alone in the work of Christ alone to the glory of God alone. If one does not hold to this, I do not consider their view on justification a Christian one and, as it is a pivitol element of faith, I would question their status as a Christian.

God bless

 

[Zecryphon]

What beliefs do all non-Catholic/Orthodox Christians hold in common which are unique from the beliefs of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

Thanks in advance,

Tad

I think the big issue or difference is justification.

 

[myfavoritmartin]

I would say that a necessary tenent of the Christian faith, regardless of one's denominational affiliation, is the adherence to justification by faith alone in the work of Christ alone to the glory of God alone. If one does not hold to this, I do not consider their view on justification a Christian one and, as it is a pivitol element of faith, I would question their status as a Christian.

God bless

Well put I'd second this.

 

[Melethiel]

Probably for most would be the Eucharist and the position of Mary.

I don't know much about Lutherans views on this, though.

We hold to the real, physical presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
We hold that Mary is blessed among women and is to be honored (although we'd say that the Catholics and Orthodox take it a bit far).

Maybe Sola Fide, but there are various understandings of that as well. In short, non-RCs non-EO are not a unified group AT ALL, which is why "protestant" as used by the RCs is such a misnomer - I might as well call all non-Lutherans "Floofies" and lump RCs in with Baptists. It's not "Catholic" "Orthodox" and "Protestant", but a number of distinct, unique traditions.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Probably for most would be the Eucharist and the position of Mary.

I don't know much about Lutherans views on this, though.

I agree. I actually do not even view the "mary" of the Bible anymore special than, let's say, the wives/women of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

All I could really add to that is the position of the Pope, but, that is nothing new

 

[Reformationist]

In short, non-RCs non-EO are not a unified group AT ALL, which is why "protestant" as used by the RCs is such a misnomer - I might as well call all non-Lutherans "Floofies" and lump RCs in with Baptists. It's not "Catholic" "Orthodox" and "Protestant", but a number of distinct, unique traditions.

Very true, and it is the reasoning of lumping all non-Catholic professors of faith into a group called Protestant that serves as the basis for the 30,000+ denominations claim.

God bless

 

[Catholic Christian]

What beliefs do all non-Catholic/Orthodox Christians hold in common which are unique from the beliefs of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

Thanks in advance,

Tad

I believe it is fair to say the "The Fundamentals", which is the basis for Fundamentalism, would fit that bill.

 

[BigNorsk]

I don't understand the opening post, you put the Orthodox on both sides of the equation.

Everyone agrees both Orthodox and Protestant in condemning the doctrine of purgatory and the many abuses that spring from it.

Universally the Pope is also seen as an abuse. Not as the Bishop of Rome but as the setting himself up as the head of the whole church. First among equals should never have morphed into ruler over all.

I'm not sure if the Orthodox think visiting such sites as the crypt of the skulls is a good work that earns you God's favor.

 

[tulc]

What beliefs do all non-Catholic/Orthodox Christians hold in common which are unique from the beliefs of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

The only thing I could think of was: the Pope isn't in charge of the Church. Other then that...
tulc(why are Orthodox in both parts of the question?)

 

[myfavoritmartin]

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[tulc]

Oh surprise!

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Well correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the question (if rephrased) "What doctrine do both the Protestants and Orthodox agree on that isn't agreed on by the RCC?"
tulc(is more then willing to edit if I need too)

 

[simonthezealot]

Well correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the question (if rephrased) "What doctrine do both the Protestants and Orthodox agree on that isn't agreed on by the RCC?"
tulc(is more then willing to edit if I need too)

That wasn't directed at you tulc.

 

[visionary]

A lot of things are not believed by protestants in varying degrees.

Rosary
Veneration of statutes
Virgin Mary after the birth of Jesus
Peter having the keys
Papal authority
Wafer into the real body of Jesus
Wine is the real blood of Jesus
Just to name a few

 

[tulc]

That wasn't directed at you tulc.

Ahhh! Just making sure.
tulc(didn't want to offend any more then is necessary)

 

[tulc]

Rosary
Veneration of statutes
Virgin Mary after the birth of Jesus
Peter having the keys
Papal authority
Wafer into the real body of Jesus
Wine is the real blood of Jesus
Just to name a few

Aren't there quite a few Protestants who believe the bolded points above?
tulc(Anglicans and Lutherans both I think)

 

[Mary of Bethany]

I don't understand the opening post, you put the Orthodox on both sides of the equation.

Everyone agrees both Orthodox and Protestant in condemning the doctrine of purgatory and the many abuses that spring from it.

Universally the Pope is also seen as an abuse. Not as the Bishop of Rome but as the setting himself up as the head of the whole church. First among equals should never have morphed into ruler over all.

I'm not sure if the Orthodox think visiting such sites as the crypt of the skulls is a good work that earns you God's favor.

uh, no.

But then, *nothing* earns us God's favor.

Mary

 

[Mary of Bethany]

What beliefs do all non-Catholic/Orthodox Christians hold in common which are unique from the beliefs of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

Thanks in advance,

Tad

So what you mean is, what do all Christians who are not Catholic or Orthodox believe in common, that is not also believed by Catholic and Orthodox. Correct?

As a protestant for most of my life, I'm not sure there is anything that is uniquely protestant, held by all protestants.

Mary

 

[Zecryphon]

Aren't there quite a few Protestants who believe the bolded points above?
tulc(Anglicans and Lutherans both I think)

The Lutheran position on the body and blood of Jesus is that we believe that He is present in, with and under the elements of bread and wine.