Catholicism vs Protestant-does it even matter?

[markme]

Catholicism vs Protestant-does it even matter?

ok so i'm a college student from a Hindu background going through RCIA, and i keep hearing things from Protestants saying that Catholics are doing it wrong,

and Catholics saying that Protestants are doing it wrong.

my question is, does it really matter?

like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself

. so as long as you're doing that, does following a different denomination make what you're doing incorrect?

 

[ltwin]

Catholicism vs Protestant-does it even matter?

ok so i'm a college student from a Hindu background going through RCIA, and i keep hearing things from Protestants saying that Catholics are doing it wrong,

and Catholics saying that Protestants are doing it wrong.

my question is, does it really matter?

like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself

. so as long as you're doing that, does following a different denomination make what you're doing incorrect?

It matters alot. If you are going through RCIA, shouldn't you be somewhat familiar with Catholic sacramental theology? Baptism, Eucharist, Confession, Papal infallibility, etc. All of these things "matter."

It's not just about feel good, lovey dubby stuff. There is truth and then there is error.

Catholics find that truth in Tradition and Scripture, as determined by the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Protestants find the truth in Scripture alone as illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

 

[bushinoki]

What really matters is like you said; Love God, Love your neighbor, and how do you reflect that love. If you believe that Jesus paid the price for your sins, how are you reflecting that in your life.

 

[sicksince]

Does truth matter? What a silly question.

 

[Digout]

Catholicism vs Protestant-does it even matter?

ok so i'm a college student from a Hindu background going through RCIA, and i keep hearing things from Protestants saying that Catholics are doing it wrong,

and Catholics saying that Protestants are doing it wrong.

my question is, does it really matter?

like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself

. so as long as you're doing that, does following a different denomination make what you're doing incorrect?

The published book, "Why I Am A Believer In Jesus" (A story of a Hindu Devanga Brahmin) may help you in this matter.

 

[Cjwinnit]

Does truth matter?

"What is truth?"

 

[Merrily]

Catholicism vs Protestant-does it even matter?

ok so i'm a college student from a Hindu background going through RCIA, and i keep hearing things from Protestants saying that Catholics are doing it wrong,

and Catholics saying that Protestants are doing it wrong.

my question is, does it really matter?

like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself

. so as long as you're doing that, does following a different denomination make what you're doing incorrect?

It doesn't matter a jot.
The church exists wherever Christ is honoured.
All else is 'choreography'.
If you feel at home in the RCs then that's the right place for you.
Every success to you on your RCIA course.

 

[Alithis]

No it does not matter

what matters is that each individual believes in the lord Jesus and walks in obedience to his word speaking to them by the Holy Spirit .

no man made institution can save any one be it catholic or protestant .. you can belong to either but if you do not obey the gospel and rep[ent of walking in mans way s.. you will not be saved /.. for no man comes to the father except through the lord JESUS .. if ANY say you must belong to them or you wont be saved ..they LIE
if the lord Jesus abides in you by his spirit and you abide in him by faith ..then and only then are you part of HIS body which is HIS church of which he ALONE is the head .. ..no man ..no organization .

 

[WisdomTree]

Catholicism vs Protestant-does it even matter?

ok so i'm a college student from a Hindu background going through RCIA, and i keep hearing things from Protestants saying that Catholics are doing it wrong,

and Catholics saying that Protestants are doing it wrong.

my question is, does it really matter?

like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself

. so as long as you're doing that, does following a different denomination make what you're doing incorrect?

Come join us at One Bread, One Body instead of posting a question which may lead to flaming (intentional or not) thus breaking this Forum Community's rule. Also, if you have a general question for everyone, either go to "General Theology" or "Denomination-specific Theology" where everyone can participate without breaking any rules.

 

[Alithis]

Come join us at One Bread, One Body instead of posting a question which may lead to flaming (intentional or not) thus breaking this Forum Community's rule. Also, if you have a general question for everyone, either go to "General Theology" or "Denomination-specific Theology" where everyone can participate without breaking any rules.

No it does not matter

what matters is that each individual believes in the lord Jesus and walks in obedience to his word speaking to them by the Holy Spirit .

no man made institution can save any one be it catholic or protestant .. you can belong to either but if you do not obey the gospel and repent of walking in mans ways.. you will not be saved /.. for no man comes to the father except through the lord JESUS .. if ANY say you must belong to them or you wont be saved ..they LIE
if the lord Jesus abides in you by his spirit and you abide in him by faith ..then and only then are you part of HIS body which is HIS church of which he ALONE is the head .. ..no man ..no organization .

 

[chapdaddy]

"What is truth?"

Truth is a person... Jesus the Christ our Lord and God.

 

[sicksince]

Does truth matter? What a silly question.

"What is truth?"

The truth is not found in the Roman Catholic Church. Hence the need for the Protestant Reformation to reform the errors of the Papacy.

The answer to the OP is yes it does matter. You need to go where the truth is and the fullness of the gospel is preached.

 

[Alithis]

The truth is not found in the Roman Catholic Church. Hence the need for the Protestant Reformation to reform the errors of the Papacy.

The answer to the OP is yes it does matter. You need to go where the truth is and the fullness of the gospel is preached.

no no dont go there .. keep it about individual need of obedience to the gospel .. the rc's will pounce on you in a storm or report button hits now lol .

 

[PacersRock44]

They believe in praying to people besides Jesus which is a no-no and also they burn candles to idols and other terrible things. There is a BIG difference.

 

[dayhiker]

My view is that most denominations are about personal preferences in how to view and relate to God. So as long as they love Jesus it doesn't matter.

 

[Alithis]

My view is that most denominations are about personal preferences in how to view and relate to God. So as long as they love Jesus it doesn't matter.

oh i think it matters ..but the truth is that if a person truly does love the lord Jesus they will listen to him speaking to their heart and cease from practices that are sinful in his sight .. whether it be praying to to statues or worshiping your local sports team .. or giving your pastor so much "worth in your eyes " that you don't recognize you are actually guilty of "worshiping him .. scary huh lol.

just the rules here prevent us from saying what some are beginning to say and soon the "ole padlock" will come crashing down on the door lol

 

[Bob Carabbio]

"my question is, does it really matter?"

Not the "Catholic/Protestant thing" as much as a Proper understanding about the "Mechanism of salvation", which is neither Catholic OR Protestant - just Bible.

I'd suggest the Book of Romans Chapters 1-8, and the book of Hebrews for the "Nuts and Bolts" of it.

Salvation is By FAITH in the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross, and NOT as the result of anything that you DO in terms of "Works of righteousness" which account for NOTHING salvifically.

"Works" ARE related to "Sanctification" which is essentially the life-long process of "Maturing of a person as a Christian believer".

"like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself"

BUT - YOU can't do that. An "Unsaved person" is naturally at enmity with God, and can't be any different, so "Loving Him" is off the table, and you ARE NOT going to be capable of "Loving your neighbor as yourself" either. You ARE a "Sinner" by nature, and you will simply continue to SIN.

What "Denomination" you belong to doesn't really mean SPIT until you get into relationship with God in FAITH. SOME denominations (Like Baptists, or Assembly of God) expedite that process.

And some denominations (Like the Catholics) load a bunch of traditional religious bureaucracy onto it that you have to sort through to get to the truth.

SImple as that.

 

[Alithis]

"my question is, does it really matter?"

Not the "Catholic/Protestant thing" as much as a Proper understanding about the "Mechanism of salvation", which is neither Catholic OR Protestant - just Bible.

I'd suggest the Book of Romans Chapters 1-8, and the book of Hebrews for the "Nuts and Bolts" of it.

Salvation is By FAITH in the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross, and NOT as the result of anything that you DO in terms of "Works of righteousness" which account for NOTHING salvifically.

"Works" ARE related to "Sanctification" which is essentially the life-long process of "Maturing of a person as a Christian believer".

"like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself"

BUT - YOU can't do that. An "Unsaved person" is naturally at enmity with God, and can't be any different, so "Loving Him" is off the table, and you ARE NOT going to be capable of "Loving your neighbor as yourself" either. You ARE a "Sinner" by nature, and you will simply continue to SIN.

What "Denomination" you belong to doesn't really mean SPIT until you get into relationship with God in FAITH. SOME denominations (Like Baptists, or Assembly of God) expedite that process.

And some denominations (Like the Catholics) load a bunch of traditional religious bureaucracy onto it that you have to sort through to get to the truth.

SImple as that.

way to go and say what i said .. only better ...

showoff hahahahaha

God bless you

 

[Digout]

"my question is, does it really matter?"

Not the "Catholic/Protestant thing" as much as a Proper understanding about the "Mechanism of salvation", which is neither Catholic OR Protestant - just Bible.

I'd suggest the Book of Romans Chapters 1-8, and the book of Hebrews for the "Nuts and Bolts" of it.

Salvation is By FAITH in the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross, and NOT as the result of anything that you DO in terms of "Works of righteousness" which account for NOTHING salvifically.

"Works" ARE related to "Sanctification" which is essentially the life-long process of "Maturing of a person as a Christian believer".

"like i know somewhere in the Bible, Jesus tells a guy that you'll get in heaven if you love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself"

BUT - YOU can't do that. An "Unsaved person" is naturally at enmity with God, and can't be any different, so "Loving Him" is off the table, and you ARE NOT going to be capable of "Loving your neighbor as yourself" either. You ARE a "Sinner" by nature, and you will simply continue to SIN.

What "Denomination" you belong to doesn't really mean SPIT until you get into relationship with God in FAITH. SOME denominations (Like Baptists, or Assembly of God) expedite that process.

And some denominations (Like the Catholics) load a bunch of traditional religious bureaucracy onto it that you have to sort through to get to the truth.

SImple as that.

Considering the best of Catholicism and Protestantism will help one to realise the truth. Right now both are propagating what is partially true. Catholics are bogged down by idolatrous practices and Protestants with convenient interpretations of Paul's writings! Both have deviated from the truth!

 

[Alithis]

Considering the best of Catholicism and Protestantism will help one to realise the truth. Right now both are propagating what is partially true. Catholics are bogged down by idolatrous practices and Protestants with convenient interpretations of Paul's writings! Both have deviated from the truth!

and what convenient interpretations do you refer to ?