I know of a few churches that believe that their church is the one true church, and all others are either less than they are or are flat out going to hell.
First of all, I am Catholic. My church believes this. Other churches are "separated"
I think the main difference between Catholic Churches and Protestant churches is Communion.
Catholic churches believe that it is literally him, produced in the Catholic only process of transubstantiation. But at the last supper he held it up, before he was sacrificed, and said,"this is my body"
Protestant churches believe that it is a memorial meal only, and a symbol. But Jesus said about the bread "this is my body"
What if it is him, symbolically and literally, and both are right, and both are wrong? That would mean that you will be judged on how much you loved others and showed mercy, no mater what rituals you did or church you belonged to.
New International Version
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
New International Version
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
I do believe this. And I believe that the church with a small "c" catholic, is the universal church of all who believe in and love and follow Jesus. Peace
First of all, I am Catholic. My church believes this. Other churches are "separated"
I think the main difference between Catholic Churches and Protestant churches is Communion.
Catholic churches believe that it is literally him, produced in the Catholic only process of transubstantiation. But at the last supper he held it up, before he was sacrificed, and said,"this is my body"
Protestant churches believe that it is a memorial meal only, and a symbol. But Jesus said about the bread "this is my body"
What if it is him, symbolically and literally, and both are right, and both are wrong? That would mean that you will be judged on how much you loved others and showed mercy, no mater what rituals you did or church you belonged to.
New International Version
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
New International Version
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
I do believe this. And I believe that the church with a small "c" catholic, is the universal church of all who believe in and love and follow Jesus. Peace