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I’m not one to be an expert on relgions, but in answer to you question, yes.

The Catholic Church is in fact, a Christian church. The only real differences between Catholics and the way other Christian religions work, is they have different beliefs and customs. Also, they are mainly influenced by the The Vatican, (Rome, Italy) hence the term “Roman Catholic” (However, I do believe there is a slight difference between Roman Catholics and Catholics, but I could be wrong)

Though, long story short, they do worship the same God, just in different ways. There are many different Christian Churches as well as there are many ways of defining what relgion is what belief. Jehovah’s Wittnesses are also known to be Christian, the only difference there also, is both their beliefs, and the fact they call God by another name.

But all the same, they go by the bible. Therefore, worship the same God as it says to in the 10 Commandments. Most religions in modern times these days, are in fact Christian, including Catholics, Mormons, Assembly Of God, and Baptists. However there are some religions that while they do worship the same God, they are not seen or knonw in majority as Christian, ie; Judaism, Islamic, and Scientology.

I hope this helps and it’s explained in a way that can be understood.

Regarding the second question you’ve asked…

YES, they both believe in the same God.

Now the difference between Christianity and Catholicism is not black and white. You are actually asking, “What are the differences between denominations of Christianity?”

Catholics are Christians by definition. They believe in the existence of Christ and that he was the son of God - the number one thing that differentiates a Christian from other religions.

Perhaps this site might answer some of your questions:

http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/are…

Christians (Christianity) believe in Jesus, Catholics (Catholicsism) are types of Christians who practice different denomonations of Christianity, like Presbtyrians, Lutherans, Epsicipalians, Methodist and many other branches. If you ask me, they’re all the same: there’s Jesus and God, they love everyone and it doesn’t matter what the differences are. They all have slightly different histories and religious pasts.

Catholics like to place emphasis on honoring the virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus.
That is right to do so, because the bible says she will be most blessed among women.
Catholics refer to other Christians as Protestants (A protester - i suppose a protester of the
Catholic church?).
Back in the day Martin Luther disagreed with some aspects of the
Catholic church, separating the 2 a bit. I noticed the Catholics have a wonderful emphasis putting money toward feeding the poor (also called the benevolence fund). Usually Christian non-catholics have this too, but approach it a different way through an organization such as the Salvation Army or similarly in what’s called a church pantry.

Catholics also believe you must confess your sins to a human priest or you will be endanger of hell-fire. Non-catholic Christians believe anyone can go to the High Priest Jesus in prayer (talking with God) for confession.

There’s more but there’s not enough room on this page.

for all Christians ,the Greek orthodox are the original christian followers since day one….

isn’t catholicism a form of Christianity, along with the other like 5,000 other types, like protestant, methodist, ect…

I have not read the above posts… however Catholasism is a denominaton of christianity. the same as pentacost, anglican, baptist, aposilistic, and so on and so forth.

a better question would be do christians and islam believe in the same god.

and technicly Christian is not a religion, christian is simply the beliefe that Jesus is the son of god and that he is the savior.

Ok, that is what I thought, Anonymous, I was merely pointing out that people are still acting as though Christianity is its own religion. Which it is, however, they make it seem like there’s catholicism then Christianity, that they’re separate religions, whereas catholicism is simply a form of Christianity. Christianity differs only from religions such as Buddhism, and Paganism, religions that do not see Jesus Christ as our “Savior” merely a man who could do extraordinary things. I hope that people understand this

the bigest religious differences when put in contrast to christianity, is this:
Islam, Muslam, Jewdaism (I apologize for spelling), and christianity all believe in the same god. however the first religions that I mention beleive that Jesus was not the son of god… they believe that he was a profit…

however like I said before catholisism and christianity cannot be compaired because they are one in the same.

Christianity is the root belief system derived from Judiasm.

Catholocism was the only name of Christianity until a little after the middle-ages, when Luther disagreed with some of the Catholic customs. He then formed a sanction of Christianity named “Lutheranism”. It took the beliefs of Catholicism, but omitted certain customs. Luther was followed then by Calvin, and King Henry VIII.

So in essence Christainity is the belief, once called Catholicism, then broke off into Protestantism.

Judiasm -> Christianity/Catholicism -> Protestantism (Baptist, Lutheran, Calvanist, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God. etc.)

yes they belive in the same God witch is jesus the father. however the roman caltic belive that there should be popes and monks and nuns. they practice caliocism slightly not accoring to the word. but they are al 1 we are 1 type we beleive in 1 God. we are still cristains so wats the piont to fight about our belives in Christ if he is still God and as long as we belive in God then thats good

litlepetluver10 wrote:
yes they belive in the same God witch is jesus the father. however the roman caltic belive that there should be popes and monks and nuns. they practice caliocism slightly not accoring to the word. but they are al 1 we are 1 type we beleive in 1 God. we are still cristains so wats the piont to fight about our belives in Christ if he is still God and as long as we belive in God then thats good

Ah but then it gets even more in depth.

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all derived from the same root as well. Yet we still fight each other to the death.

The Catholics are doing 90% correct. They follow Jesus and that is great. There are afew problems…10% (maybe more)
1. the first commandment is to have no other gods before Him. Catholics pray to idols of Mary and a few others I am not certain. They pray to others besides God, including the Saints, who have nothing to do with Jesus. They were good followers of the Lord, but can do nothing for you. In revelation an angel appeared to John, and he bowed down to the angel, but the Angel said he should not. So why are they doing it still.
2. The euchrist is believed to really be Jesus Himself. Now if you remember the last supper, when Jesus told them to do ” do this in rememberance of me”. Thats all. we should take of the cup and eat of the bread remembering Him and all he did for us. The Catholics say that Jesus is there on the alter. Well I believe that Jesus is with us all the time. He did say ” and surely I will be with you, even to the end of the age.” He is with us, not only when the waffer and wine come out.
3. Indulgenced prayer. Where in the Bible does it say that saying this prayer before a crucifix will enable us to gain an indulgence of 10 years. Find it please and show me. Besides I am not too worried about 10 years because I have eternity to live out and that is long…………
4. Praying to Jesus. Does the Bible not say (actually Jesus himself talking) that we should pray to the Father in His name? So why, when I look at a Catholic prayer book, do I see them praying to Jesus. Jesus said we are to pray to the Father in Jesus name. and as I said in my first point that The Father is the only one we pray to. No angels, no saints.
5. Purgatory. Do a search, and you will not find anything such as this in the Bible. when Jesus was on the cross, the one robber said ” surely you are the Christ” and what did Jesus say? ” Today you will be with me in paradise”. Well that doesn’t sound like a place where apparently you suffer until they are fit to be admitted to the presence of God. The way they put it makes it sound like Jesus didnt really do a good job on the cross. That we still need a cleansing before going to heaven. God Himself, the Father tore the veil, inviting us into His throne Room. What an amazing blessing, Gods Grace.
6. Confessions. well I do believe that we sin, even when we are saved. So there has to be further forgiveness. But I totally dont agree with going into a little box and tell the Father your sins. You can do this right next to your bed. Remember that the veil has been torn, so we do not need someone else to talk to God for us. This is all part of the new covenant. And I saw that doing confession makes the Priest Holy. God is no respector of man, so how can it make him Holy.
7. Born-again. Jesus said you have to be born-again of spirit and you believe He died for your sins so you might enter heaven. So why is it that Catholics do not actually give their lives to Christ? You have to actually make a decision and make Jesus Lord of your life. You cannot go to Church every Sunday and think you are going to Heaven. You must confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord. Angus Buchan once said ” Good people don’t go to Heaven, if that were the case, the Muslims would go before us, because their good works are far more than ours. No, Bleivers go to Heaven.” we are not worthy to recieve His Grace, but He really loves us and He is Mighty to save.

im a catholic…but i wanted to find out what the different beliefs were to make sure catholicism is the way to go for me. just because my dad is catholic doesnt mean i have to be. it all depends on what you believe in. im only a middle schooler so what do i know right? but after searching this topic for a while i realized that ive been agreeing with and living the christian lifestyle. i dont believe that you should have to confess your sins to a priest/minister, i dont pray to anyone but god, i just dont agree with how catholics “worship god” because really, it doesnt make sense! maybe christianity is branched from catholicism, but they are competely different. many, many, many different beliefs. so what im saying is that if your like me, trying to figure out exactly what these religions/lifestyle are, then READ!!! read everything relateing to the topic. it really helps in the longrun. figure out exactly what you believe in and what your getting into.. GOOD LUCK!!! =D