I did apologetics for decades, only in the sense that I offered
challenge - when I heard Catholic doctrine or practice incorrectly stated.
Part of the belief, of the CC, is that she is the sole repository of
theological truth, and that her teaching office is infallible, in matters
of faith and of moral behavior. Members, of this particular faith,
may well find it difficult and/or puzzling - when the claims of their church
are treated as one set of claims, among others - in terms of world religions.
It is understandable - that a member, of this earliest ecclesisal entity,
would wish to share these truths with others.
It would help, I think, were the Christain churches to refer to the ‘good news,’
and not the ‘gospel.’ The word ‘gospel’ may hold no meaning for others, around the world,
but ‘good news’ may well resonate, given human nature. “I come, bringing good news.”
Acceptance of Christian beliefs, accounts for 2 of 7 people on the planet. [rough numbers]
1 of 7 accepts the Catholic faith. [upper graph]
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Even if we count all of the Christian churches together, this still accounts
for only 2 of 7 people, in the world. [lower graph = combined Christian membership.]
The U.S. is predominantly Christian, in terms of religious belief.
Are conversions often a matter of one Christian - from a given denomination -
becoming a member of another Christian church?
My own ‘catechism’ speaks of the matter of conversion,
indirectly.
What of the faith statements of the major world religions?
These express:
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…often based on scriptures.
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