For Catholics: Would you consider yourself anti-protestant?

[Gamera]

Just curious

I have been reading alot of threads that just catholics are posting and I have seen some things written that are very negative toward protestants so I pose the question.

Im not accusing–just wondering. I figure since catholics accuse us(not all of us of course)protestants of being anti-catholic---------would you consider yourself anti-protestant?

No, I am not anti-Protestant. Protestants are my sisters and brothers in Christ.

I’ve participated in many Bible studies and prayer groups with Protestants over the years. The only place I’ve ever encountered anti-Catholicism from any Protestants is on the internet.

Yes, you’re correct that some individual Protestants are anti-Catholic bigots — just like some individual Catholics are anti-Protestant bigots. There’s a few bad apples in every barrel, and frankly, as a Catholic, I am more bothered by the bad apples in my barrel than by the bad apples in your barrel.

God bless you.

 

[jonfan]

I am anti-Heretic. Does that count? lol. I have no issue with anybody who has good intentions or at least tries. I can not judge one’s heart. I can only judge by seeing the fruits of their actions.

God bless,
Jon

 

[mrs_abbott]

Yes, you’re correct that some individual Protestants are anti-Catholic bigots — just like some individual Catholics are anti-Protestant bigots. There’s a few bad apples in every barrel, and frankly, as a Catholic, I am more bothered by the bad apples in my barrel than by the bad apples in your barrel.

I agree!

 

[ALLFORHIM]

Hi,
A catholic posted this somewhere else and preceded to say that this is what the CC teaches and what Popes have taught over the years. I was wondering what you guys think:
**Christ is not present at Protestant services.

They are an offense to God, because they are a product of the Reformation. For example, when the Lutherans gathered in Augsburg to read their confessions of faith…they were gathering in the name of Christ. God forbid our Lord Jesus Christ was ‘present’ at that event.

While Protestants do merit somewhat from worshipping God in their services, it is going too far to say that Christ is ‘present’ there.

Christ would be formerly participating in a schismatic Church if he was at their services.

And thats a no no.

Christ being at a protestant church is like Christ commiting adultery.

He is married to the One Holy Catholic Church, and no other.**

 

[Gamera]

Hi,
A catholic posted this somewhere else and preceded to say that this is what the CC teaches and what Popes have taught over the years. I was wondering what you guys think:
**Christ is not present at Protestant services.

They are an offense to God, because they are a product of the Reformation. For example, when the Lutherans gathered in Augsburg to read their confessions of faith…they were gathering in the name of Christ. God forbid our Lord Jesus Christ was ‘present’ at that event.

While Protestants do merit somewhat from worshipping God in their services, it is going too far to say that Christ is ‘present’ there.

Christ would be formerly participating in a schismatic Church if he was at their services.

And thats a no no.

Christ being at a protestant church is like Christ commiting adultery.

He is married to the One Holy Catholic Church, and no other.**

Contrast those words with this teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic Church section 819: “Christ’s Spirit uses these [non-Catholic] Churches and ecclesial communities as means of salvation, whose power derives from the fullness of grace and truth that Christ has entrusted to the Catholic Church.”

 

[MrS]

Mannyfit75;1927223:

Hi Manny,

Could you please refrain from making comments like this. I know you dont think so but it is being disrespectful to me seeing as I am a protestant .

Please all of you remember that a protestant(ME ) started the thread so please maintain charity , kindness and peace.

I really dont want to see this turn into a free for all protestant bashing thread.

Thanks:thumbsup:

A F H… Charity is admirable… and please understand that charity is sometimes blunt and direct by necessity.

I am anti-protestantISM, and in charity I tell you it is because the theology of protestantism is seriously lacking in some areas… and serious harmful is some areas.

I am not by any means anti-ALLFORHIM. I think you are sincere in your beliefs. I trust you think the same of me and other Catholics who believe we will be held more accountable at the end than you will .

.

 

[MrS]

Ever wonder why the common use of the language is to refer to Catholics as Catholics, and to others as non-Catholics

but rarely if ever, to call Protestants Protestants, and all others as non-Protestants

could it be Freudian… that all men (and women) really know in their heart of hearts that the fullfillment of Judaism is Catholocism… and not anything else.

 

[Sam88]

There is not really anything to be “anti”. The way I see it, in the Catholic Church, I find the fullness of truth as clearly as it can be known in this life. In other churches, I find truth somewhat shaded as if by blinds or smoke or bad eyeglasses. I wish earnestly that they were Catholic, but I can hardly oppose the light they have, in whatever form or degree.

I do however get very saddened by certain groups I admit. Ironically, most by those who are so close, they seem almost Catholic, but refuse to take the last tiny step. To explain why I feel this way, imagine that you are alone, perhaps lonely, and you see various people in the community. Seeing an ex-spouse or girlfriend who only recently abandoned you would surely be more distressing than seeing those with whom you always had a more distant if cordial relationship.

 

[Jabronie]

I’ll be honest. There’s been a few times that I’ve caught myself making fun of OSAS or the mega-churches that have more of a Christian Rock Concert feel to them than a worship service.

Don’t know if that’s anti-protestant, but it definitely sets a bad example to make fun of other people’s beliefs.

 

[Gamera]

You know, I see a couple of posts which say, in effect, “I’m not anti-Protestant but I am anti-Protestantism.” That stance reminds me of the people I encounter online who say, “I’m not against you Catholics, I’m just against your Church.” To which my response is, “Thanks for nothing. If you’re against my church, you’re against me.”

I don’t think it’s sufficient to say that we “aren’t against Protestants, just against their churches.” We shouldn’t be “against” their churches either. The correct stance is that we are against the errors within their churches. We aren’t against those portions of Protestantism which are in agreement with Catholicism.

So, no, I’m neither anti-Protestant nor anti-Protestantism. I’m simply Catholic.

 

[InLight247]

Just curious
Im not accusing–just wondering. I figure since catholics accuse us(not all of us of course)protestants of being anti-catholic---------would you consider yourself anti-protestant?

Based on my personal experiences, during so many past years, I have never run into any Catholic who is anti-Protestant. It seems Catholics are friendly accepting Protestants as our brothers.

However, I did encounter anti-Catholic Protestants!! They accuse we are idol worshipers. This is my honest witness.

 

[MrS]

You know, I see a couple of posts which say, in effect, “I’m not anti-Protestant but I am anti-Protestantism.” That stance reminds me of the people I encounter online who say, “I’m not against you Catholics, I’m just against your Church.” To which my response is, “Thanks for nothing. If you’re against my church, you’re against me.”

I don’t think it’s sufficient to say that we “aren’t against Protestants, just against their churches.” We shouldn’t be “against” their churches either. The correct stance is that we are against the errors within their churches. We aren’t against those portions of Protestantism which are in agreement with Catholicism.

So, no, I’m neither anti-Protestant nor anti-Protestantism. I’m simply Catholic.

take a couple of hours to think about it… then tell us what you think the difference is…

by the way I said I am against their theology (which is the formation, and foundation of their “church”)… because their theology is so wanting.

 

[WynCatholic]

Also, I am anti- Protestant when it comes to groups like Campus Crusade that go around telling young Catholics that they aren’t even Christian.

Give them a tract from Catholic Christian Outreach… they may find it very familiar… since it was adapted (with permission) from Campus Crusade’s own tracts
the text of the tract is here: cco.ca/ulrel/seven.htm
here is the cover https://soulsnack.dyndns.org/images/items/ur.gif it is available also in spanish and french.

ps I am a Baptist to Catholic convert and am Not anti-protestant (although I was anti-catholic in my first 44 years)

 

[ohiocatholic07]

At March for Life, I carried a sign that identified me as Catholic. Several times, I was presented with pamphlets from Baptists with the implication that I wasn’t even Christian.

I saw another evangelical Protestant confront a priest at the march.

One thing I always liked about being Catholic is that I never heard a homily where the priest made a reference or little cut about another denomination in order to make a point.

 

[Gamera]

At March for Life, I carried a sign that identified me as Catholic. Several times, I was presented with pamphlets from Baptists with the implication that I wasn’t even Christian.

I saw another evangelical Protestant confront a priest at the march.

One thing I always liked about being Catholic is that I never heard a homily where the priest made a reference or little cut about another denomination in order to make a point.

When my Dad was dating my Mom, he agreed to convert to Catholicism for her (he had been Baptist). The first time they attended Mass together, wouldn’t you know, the priest chose that Sunday to bad-mouth Protestantism. My Mom had to explain to him that this was a rarity.

Of course, this was about 45 years ago. The closest I’ve ever personally heard to an anti-Protestant homily was a diatribe against the “Left Behind” books.

 

[Gamera]

take a couple of hours to think about it… then tell us what you think the difference is…

by the way I said I am against their theology (which is the formation, and foundation of their “church”)… because their theology is so wanting.

I don’t understand the question. Are you asking what is the difference between “anti-Protestant” and “anti-Protestantism”? Not much. Or are you asking the difference between being Catholic and being “anti-Protestant”? Being Catholic means that I live and believe the Catholic faith, whereas being “anti-Protestant” means rejecting all of Protestantism, the good along with the bad.

I don’t need a couple of hours to think about whether or not to practice prejudice.

 

[JoeyWarren]

When my Dad was dating my Mom, he agreed to convert to Catholicism for her (he had been Baptist). The first time they attended Mass together, wouldn’t you know, the priest chose that Sunday to bad-mouth Protestantism. My Mom had to explain to him that this was a rarity.

Of course, this was about 45 years ago. The closest I’ve ever personally heard to an anti-Protestant homily was a diatribe against the “Left Behind” books.

Our priest is adamant about not bashing other religions. Our deacon did do a piece on the “Left Behind” series, but no bashing was involved, he just went on to tell what the Catholic Churches says about end times.

 

[mikew262]

Hi,
A catholic posted this somewhere else and preceded to say that this is what the CC teaches and what Popes have taught over the years. I was wondering what you guys think:
**Christ is not present at Protestant services.

They are an offense to God, because they are a product of the Reformation. For example, when the Lutherans gathered in Augsburg to read their confessions of faith…they were gathering in the name of Christ. God forbid our Lord Jesus Christ was ‘present’ at that event.

While Protestants do merit somewhat from worshipping God in their services, it is going too far to say that Christ is ‘present’ there.

Christ would be formerly participating in a schismatic Church if he was at their services.

And thats a no no.

Christ being at a protestant church is like Christ commiting adultery.

He is married to the One Holy Catholic Church, and no other.**

I don’t believe that at all, and I’m Catholic. This is a very narrow-minded approach that I have no doubt some Catholics adhere too, but I think it’s totally wrong.

 

[scriabin]

I believe in letting scripture speak for itself.

2 John 10,11: If anyone comes to you bringing a different doctrine, you must not receive him into your house or even give him a greeting. Whoever greets him has a share in his wicked activities.

 

[mikew262]

I believe in letting scripture speak for itself.

2 John 10,11: If anyone comes to you bringing a different doctrine, you must not receive him into your house or even give him a greeting. Whoever greets him has a share in his wicked activities.

It all depends upon your interpretation and your perspective.