Do Protestants Really Hate Catholicism?

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benedictus2 said:
I am not really all that knowledgeable about the differences in moral teachings among the various protestant denominations (there are around 30,000 so it is a bit hard to keep track). I think there are even some who think abortion is okay (an ex-SDA here at CAF said that SDA is not completely against abortion) but for all the other differences I can’t really say.

I think the conservative Lutherans are probably closer to Catholic teaching than any other but I cannot back that up with data.
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Thanks for the sharing again
Can you enlighting me what CAF and SDA stand for pls?

Thanks always
wlychan64
 
wlychan64 said:
Thanks for the sharing again
Can you enlighting me what CAF and SDA stand for pls?

Thanks always
wlychan64
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CAF is Catholic Answers Forum and SDA is Seventh Day Adventist.

By the way, I started a new thread (not dealing with apologetics) and if you have the time do pop in and share with us your two bits.

The thread is called “Blessings, Grace and Gratitude” under Spirituality.
 
benedictus2 said:
CAF is Catholic Answers Forum and SDA is Seventh Day Adventist.

By the way, I started a new thread (not dealing with apologetics) and if you have the time do pop in and share with us your two bits.

The thread is called “Blessings, Grace and Gratitude” under Spirituality.
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Thanks
Good
Can you help me to reach the forum you have just started?
Is it a new one?

wlychan64
 
wlychan64 said:
You got your view and others have their own views too.

wlychan64
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What are those other views to which you refer? Tell us. That is why you are on CAF - to air your views and seek answersw.

Lets hear them!

blessings
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wlychan64 said:
Yes, true indeed.

Most of the Protestants are not very concerned about Catholism as they are too busy with their own worships and beliefs.

Furthermore, I said before that only minority Protestants would attack the Roman Catholic Church (RCC). Instead, the Anglicans, the Baptists and other big denominations recognise the differences between their churches and the RCC but not criticising the RCC.

wlychan64
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You are so rigtht Protestants are not very concerned about Catholism I think it’s the other way around, the Protestants are just making sure they are getting saved and that’s how it should be.:cool:
 
omg said:
You are so rigtht Protestants are not very concerned about Catholism I think it’s the other way around, the Protestants are just making sure they are getting saved and that’s how it should be.:cool:
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May I make one more observaton. I have read the summary of Vatican II on the topic of reunited with other religious including non-Catholic Christians. I observe that the Vatican has been making a lot of efforts to co-operate with other protestant denominations.

The Protestant denominations may not appreciate as the Vatican claims it sole authority.

I make no comments if the Vatican has the sole authority of salvation as if so, I am inviting criticisms from other members of this forum.

I observe that the protestant denominations are not interested with the reunited with the Catholic Church.

In this regards, I praise the Vatican for making positive efforts in reuniting other christian bodies. From my observations, it is working well.

Ok, now, any criticism on my part? I am just making some observations

wlychan64
 
wlychan64 said:
May I make one more observaton. I have read the summary of Vatican II on the topic of reunited with other religious including non-Catholic Christians. I observe that the Vatican has been making a lot of efforts to co-operate with other protestant denominations.

The Protestant denominations may not appreciate as the Vatican claims it sole authority.

I make no comments if the Vatican has the sole authority of salvation as if so, I am inviting criticisms from other members of this forum.

I observe that the protestant denominations are not interested with the reunited with the Catholic Church.

In this regards, I praise the Vatican for making positive efforts in reuniting other christian bodies. From my observations, it is working well.

Ok, now, any criticism on my part? I am just making some observations

wlychan64
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Yes you are right about the Vatican or the Pope which I referr to the late John Paul if you remember when he died on his guest list he had Benny Hinn, the great Billlie Grahm and other great Evangelist and remember they are Protestant and very spritual and knowledgeable ones.
 
omg said:
Yes you are right about the Vatican or the Pope which I referr to the late John Paul if you remember when he died on his guest list he had Benny Hinn, the great Billlie Grahm and other great Evangelist and remember they are Protestant and very spritual and knowledgeable ones.
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Honestly, what I am impressed most is the Catholic Church has been making a lot of efforts to reunited with other religious esp the protestant denominations.

The Catholic bishop in my town died in 2001. The Church invited all major protestant denominations to attend the funeral. The invited representatives gave speech to praise the bishop for his open mind and kindness to the protestant denominations.

The kindness of the Catholic Church and the Pope have earned a lot of respects. In fact, I have found many layman friends of mine and most of them have found the Catholic Church more friendly and embracing than some other protestant denominations. The good work do works at the end

wlychan64
 
wlychan64 said:
May I make one more observaton. I have read the summary of Vatican II on the topic of reunited with other religious including non-Catholic Christians. I observe that the Vatican has been making a lot of efforts to co-operate with other protestant denominations.

The Protestant denominations may not appreciate as the Vatican claims it sole authority.

I make no comments if the Vatican has the sole authority of salvation as if so, I am inviting criticisms from other members of this forum.

I observe that the protestant denominations are not interested with the reunited with the Catholic Church.

In this regards, I praise the Vatican for making positive efforts in reuniting other christian bodies. From my observations, it is working well.

Ok, now, any criticism on my part? I am just making some observations

wlychan64
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In other words the Vatican is reaching out with open arms and most Protestants are simply not interested…🤷
 
Cinette said:
In other words the Vatican is reaching out with open arms and most Protestants are simply not interested…🤷
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Dear Cinette.

I agree with you. The Catholic Church is warm and nice in this aspect.

wlychan64
 
in catholicism what is taught in receiving salvation, how does one go about going from condemned to everlasting life.?
 
Cinette said:
In other words the Vatican is reaching out with open arms and most Protestants are simply not interested…🤷
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Of course they would not be. Why, Benny Hinn and the rest would have to give up their own papacy and magisterium :).

It all boils down to issues of authority. As long as they are separated, they make the call, they make the doctrines (those that suit them).
 
wlychan64 said:
Honestly, what I am impressed most is the Catholic Church has been making a lot of efforts to reunited with other religious esp the protestant denominations.
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Hey Winston, good choice of font size!😃
 
Jerry_Marino said:
in catholicism what is taught in receiving salvation, how does one go about going from condemned to everlasting life.?
benedictus2;5171411:
By the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Jerry, there are three distinct aspects to salvation.
  1. The source of our salvation
  2. The mechanism of our salvation
  3. The realization of our salvation
Source = Grace of God
Mechanism = Christ’s atoning death (Benedictus’ quote above)
Realization = Baptism, Faith, Obedience, Repentance (All but baptism are lifelong requirements)

The first 2 aspects are the “free gift”
The last one is our conditional response and acceptance of it (think of the acronym B.F.O.R. [sounds like ‘before’]. You must do these things BFOR salvation is realized. Baptism, Faith, Obedience, Repentance)

God Bless
 
Jerry_Marino said:
in catholicism what is taught in receiving salvation, how does one go about going from condemned to everlasting life.?
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Hi Jerry,

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on this thread. Good to see you.

As I remember, you often wrote about your belief and trust in Jesus. That is step one. Step two is learning as much as possible about Jesus by reading the Gospels. Step three is loving Jesus with all your heart and loving others as your brothers and sisters and your granny.

If I may suggest, Step four is learning about the Catholic Church. One can find an R.C.I.A. program. Or one can ask a priest of a nearby Church for information. Step five is to go to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass when you can. Since it is often mentioned on this thread, I’m sure you know that only members of the Catholic Church are to receive Holy Communion. Step six is to pray to Jesus when He is present in the Blessed Bread and Wine. Talk to Him as if He were sitting next to you. Imagine how it feels to receive Him. This is the same Jesus Who healed the lepers. This is the same Jesus Who gave up His human life so we can have eternal life. Step seven is to consider becoming a Catholic.

Jerry, I’m not always on the forums. So if you post questions and I don’t answer you, send me a PM and tell me the post number. You have already chosen Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Keep walking with Him.

Blessings,
granny

John 3: 16 & 17
 
wlychan64 said:
Dear Cinette.

I agree with you. The Catholic Church is warm and nice in this aspect.

wlychan64
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Now let’s not be judgemental the Protestants are are very friendly as we as Catholics but in any religion or faith there are always some bad apples we are not a perfict church so let see all the good and positive in otheres first.:cool:
 
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