For Catholics--How do you feel about non-Catholics?

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O.S. Luke:
Uh… Carol Marie… when Protestants (or for that matter, anyone else) get to heaven, do you think they’ll really care on what they missed out on? Being at the heavenly banquet in the Eternal Kingdom will probably make us forget about our life on earth.

I suspect we’ll all be a little surprised on matters of Truth when we get to heaven.

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DITTO!!!😉
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catherinesiena said:
This is a survey to see how most Catholics perceive non-Catholic faith and practices. This isn’t an invitation to bash non-Catholics or to judge (I once was non-Catholic). Just give an honest opinion of what your view is.
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They usually need a bit of salt, and the pentacostals are usually tough & stringy…
 
I have nothing towards them personally. The only thing I don’t like about some are that some of them tell false stuff about the Catholic faith and try to make it sound like as if we’re stupid and pathetic and don’t know what the heck we’re doing. I’m not trying to be mean or anything but at least we didn’t make our own “man-made church.” Sorry if that sounded harsh but isn’t that the reality?

I respect their beliefs and all but I WISH they would come to the FULL KNOWLEDGE OF TRUTH! I wish they would understand.
 
I feel that while God does not “hate” our Protestant brethern he does favor his Church even though I came into The Church as a convert from a very God loving Church I feel that the worship given in Non-Catholic/Orthodox churches is inferior to The Holy Mass of the Catholic Church or The Sacred Liturgy of the Orthodox Church
 
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I feel that while God does not “hate” our Protestant brethern he does favor his Church even though I came into The Church as a convert from a very God loving Church I feel that the worship given in Non-Catholic/Orthodox churches is inferior to The Holy Mass of the Catholic Church or The Sacred Liturgy of the Orthodox Church
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You mean worship given in Non-Catholic/Protestant churches is inferior I trust?😉
 
Yes The Mass of Catholicism along with the Sacred Liturgy of Orthodoxy is perfect worship all other churches (Protestant) just don’t measure up.
 
Dear All

At the end of the day so long as we believe in God what ever branch of Christianity it does not matter what Church we attend.

This is not a perfect world and never will, things could be better and should be better but not perfect.

As Christians we should lead the way as Jesus Christ did and live up to our faith.

God Bless
Saint Andrew.
 
As Ford said, it doesn’t matter what color you choose so long as it is black.

IT doesn’t matter what faith you choose so long as it is Catholic. :tiphat:
 
Saint Andrew:
Dear All

At the end of the day so long as we believe in God what ever branch of Christianity it does not matter what Church we attend.

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Is this a quote from the bible? Did Jesus say this? One of the apostles?
 
I voted for the second option but I would state it a little differently. I would say that the Catholic Church is more correct than other religions. And we are Catholics be cause God had favored us with the Gift of Faith. Not one of us ( I include cradle Catholics, playpen Catholics, and Converts.) is Catholic because of his own efforts. We all came to the Church through the action of God and the prayers of many individuals and saints.
 
St Andrew,

Just remember the Bible states Church not Churches.

Does the protestant Churches believe in transubstansiation or is this just a symbolism.

The body and blood of Jesus at communion being the body, soul, and divinity of our Lord?

I have a question about a partial quote from the bible and is stated numerous times by Jesus and with this let me know if you still are of the same opinion. This partial quote is in the St. James version also.

“Whoever eats my body and drinks my blood will have eternal life”.

When Jesus was questioned about this Jesus restated by saying " Amen Amen I say to you repeat above and he who does not will", please finish the quote.

I do not believe Jesus said only make believe this.

Now in the last Supper this was repeated once again with “Do this in remebrance of me”.

With that said I’ll let Our Lord judge.

Just another quote and don’t let this happen to you "when you knock on the door of heaven to enter and from the other side you hear a voice say I do not know you go away…

The question is am I the only one that longs for the communion as a catholic with Jesus and I and I and Jesus. Definitely not. Do protestants feel unfullfilled after a service? I believe they do.–

I will say that all Catholics pray to our Lord for all our Christian brothers and Sisters to make the Journey home back to the Catholic Church.
 
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FuzzyBunny116:
What is relativism? I hear that a lot, but I’ve no idea what it means.

I voted the second option, that were are more correct and favored for it. By favored for it, though, I mean as a whole-mostly apparition type things (Fatima, Guadaloupe-my spelling today…), as well as phenomina sp that the saints had such as ecstacies (ARGGGG) and things like that, as well as stigmatisms (im going spelling crazy here).
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Where does it say in the Bible that God prefers for His children to be Catholic?
I believe that what is important is that you accept Christ as your Savior, and anyone can do that!
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (II Peter 3:9)
 
catherinesiena said:
This is a survey to see how most Catholics perceive non-Catholic faith and practices. This isn’t an invitation to bash non-Catholics or to judge (I once was non-Catholic). Just give an honest opinion of what your view is.
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I chose the third answer - but I would have liked to choose the others, in part at least​

 
O.S. Luke:
… when Protestants (or for that matter, anyone else) get to heaven, do you think they’ll really care on what they missed out on? Being at the heavenly banquet in the Eternal Kingdom will probably make us forget about our life on earth.
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Well …

At the risk of being a little silly, let me use this analogy:

Have you ever been to Grumann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood? It is really a spectacular experience. Outside, on the sidewalk, are the hand and footprints of stars from the Golden Age of cinema. Then there is a majestic entryway, through which you proceed into an opulent lobby. You can really feel the spirit of all the celebrities who have passed through in former decades, as well as all the special events and premieres that have occurred there. Finally, you enter the main auditorium, where you watch the movie.

Or you could slip in through the fire exit door.

It’s the same auditorium, and you’d get to see the same movie. But you’d really miss out on a wonderful part of the experience.

Wouldn’t it be a shame to miss out on the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, during this lifetime?
 
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Sebaldus:
Well …

At the risk of being a little silly, let me use this analogy:

Have you ever been to Grumann’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood? It is really a spectacular experience. Outside, on the sidewalk, are the hand and footprints of stars from the Golden Age of cinema. Then there is a majestic entryway, through which you proceed into an opulent lobby. You can really feel the spirit of all the celebrities who have passed through in former decades, as well as all the special events and premieres that have occurred there. Finally, you enter the main auditorium, where you watch the movie.

Or you could slip in through the fire exit door.

It’s the same auditorium, and you’d get to see the same movie. But you’d really miss out on a wonderful part of the experience.

Wouldn’t it be a shame to miss out on the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, during this lifetime?
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I don’t think I have missed out on the sacraments - and I experience Eucharist at least 2x a week. Also… my baptism is valid even in the eyes of the Catholic Church.

As far as “missing out on the experience…” I suspect the experience of heaven far outweighs any experience on earth, so far as to not even compare with our earthly life.

Participating in the Eucharist is a taste of the Heavenly Banquet in Christ’s eternal kingdom. Being in heaven will probably make us forget our earthly life… if John’s Gospel is any indication.

It is probably good to occasionally remind ourselves that worship/Mass is more about God than about us - it is our obligation to worship God because our God is a jealous God. That implies that worship is primarily a verb rather than a noun. In short - our worship is more about what we do and give to God in worship than what we receive. It’s all about Christ, and His Sacrifice.

To use your movie analogy… heaven has ALL of the producers, cast, and crew. We’ll forget even the grand old theatres on earth.

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But you do miss out. The grace we get from the Sacraments makes it easier for us to get through life. And the Blessed Mother and the saints are like a big extended family you can call on when you’re in trouble.

I’m a convert - most of my family is Baptist (incl. 2 ministers) and no one has ever been anything but supportive. Still, I wonder what they really think. Most are from rural areas and know little about our faith. I freely share my faith with them, generally emphasizing the fact that I’m Catholic. I feel they are definitely missing out and I figure I might at least make them curious enough to seek out more info.
 
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koda:
But you do miss out. The grace we get from the Sacraments makes it easier for us to get through life. And the Blessed Mother and the saints are like a big extended family you can call on when you’re in trouble.

I’m a convert - most of my family is Baptist (incl. 2 ministers) and no one has ever been anything but supportive. Still, I wonder what they really think. Most are from rural areas and know little about our faith. I freely share my faith with them, generally emphasizing the fact that I’m Catholic. I feel they are definitely missing out and I figure I might at least make them curious enough to seek out more info.
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While you may not think our sacraments are valid… the sanctifying grace I and others receive make my life easier, too. And my tradition embraces the Communion of the Saints (as per the Apostles’ Creed).

You touched on an area that’s always puzzled me. If the Catholic Church does indeed believe others are deprived by not being Catholic… why doesn’t the Catholic Church move into rural areas with mission churches?

I appreciate your concern… but I definitely don’t think I’m missing out. On the contrary, I feel truly blessed in living in faith, being a part of the Body of Christ, and being in His Presence at the Eucharist (I celebrate or participate in Eucharist at least 2x a week). I have enormous respect for the Catholic Church, but I’ve never felt that I was missing out; I continue to feel more blessed every day.

And yes, I know Catholics don’t think we have ‘real’ sacraments or valid order to confect such.

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many of us experience the grace and power of God through our own Mysteries, rituals, etc. I was raised Orthodox and still am, and I can say that the Divine Liturgy does leave me in the grace of God. As a Scientologist, I move closer to God, as well as learning about what I can do, not just as a physical person, but as a spiritual being.
 
I pray for the conversion of all non-Catholics especially those in my family and those among my friends.
I used to worry about the salvation of those who passed away without having accepted our faith. Although I would like the conversion of all my non Catholic friends and relatives, I no longer worry as much about it. It is up to the Lord to grant them the graces and openness to accept Him. I say prayers for them and leave them in God’s hands.

Now I am only concerned IF they are not charitable or are on shakey moral ground. For my own peace of mind I would prefer for them to be Catholic, but if they are fairly decent Chistians, that is enough. Those that are not Christian, I try to plant the seeds and I say a few extra prayers for them…

wc
 
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