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What gives the Catholic Church the right and duty to establish morals?
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∙ 13y ago
The Catholic Church has the right, and arguably the duty, to set moral guidelines for followers of the Catholic faith, just as other Christian Churches have similar rights and duties in respect to their own followers. None of the Churches as a right to dictate guidelines for people who do not beong to that Church.
All clergy, regardless of denomination, do have the same right as everyone else to express opinions on matters of public morals. It is then up to individuals or legislators, as appropriate, to decide how much weight to give to those opinions. It is arguably wrong, perhaps even unethical, for the Church to apply pressure on legislators, regardless of their religion, to conform to Catholic teachings when determining the scope of legislation.
Roman Catholic AnswerJust a bit of clarification. From a Catholic point of view, the question should be "Who gives the Catholic Church...". Because the Catholic Church was established by Jesus Christ as His Bride and His Body, and He sent the Holy Spirit to guide It in all truth. Thus, as His Bride, and His Body, it is really He Who, not so much gives Her the "right" but the moral responsibility to preach His Word, and His morals.Wiki User
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Why did people get baptised?
Because it is a means of entry in to the Church of Christ. Baptism and a knowledge of the Catholic faith followed by Confirmation from a Catholic Bishop gives you entry in to The Body of Christ!
Why is Pope Benedict XVI a hero?
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Who the founder of the roman Catholic religions in his world?
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How did the Roman Catholic Church exert authority over people?
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The Holy Spirit gives life to the Church.
How does Anglicanism compare to Catholicism?
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Which Catholic Church has special privileges?
Roman Catholic AnswerMany Catholic Churches have special privileges: a major Basilica has an altar exclusively for the Pope's use, and by others only he can give permission to. Most have a papal throne. There are minor Basilicas throughout the world, the clergy who serve in them enjoy a title of honor that gives them certain ceremonial rites. Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica, the church at my monastery is designated a minor Basilica. Cathedrals are the official church of a Bishop, containing his throne. They are the mother church for the diocese, the date of their consecration is a feast for that diocese.There are also many indulgences that can only be obtained by visiting a certain Church.
Is anyone in one direction Christian or Catholic?
.Catholic AnswerChristian and Catholic are the same thing. The only way that you can be Christian and not Catholic is to define "Christian" as to be something else, other than what it has meant for twenty centuries. There are Christians who are not part of the visibleCatholic Church, these are people who are baptized, believe in the Nicene Creed in its traditional interpretation, and are sincerely trying to find and follow God, but they have been raised outside the Catholic Church. Other people who use the word "Christian" to mean something else, like protestant, are following the protestants who separated from Christ's Church and started their own religions. This is a sad misuse of the word, and gives people a false sense of security.
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Meaning and correct spelling of antidisestablishmentarianism?
In England the Church of England is the established church which gives it special privileges compared to , say, the Roman Catholic church. If you are against this arrangement (and thus for the disestablishment of the Church of England) then you are a disestablishmentarian. If you are against the movement for disestablishment then you are an antidisestablishmentarian and believe in antidisestablishmentarianism.
How many sacraments does the church of Ireland celebrate?
.The Church OF Ireland is what the same thing as the Church of England, and the Episcopal church in the United States. In other words, it is a Protestant church that basically only considers Baptism and Holy Communion Sacraments, but gives some recognition to the other five. The Church IN Ireland is the Roman Catholic church (to which the majority of Irish belong) and believes in all seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Holy Orders, Matrimony, and Unction.
Can you be a Catholic if you are not baptized?
Yes, the Church only gives Its rites and honors to those who are Her members. It would make little sense in reciting prayers or lavishing services on someone who choose not to believe in them while living. The Church will certainly bury a non-Catholic as it is one of the corporal acts of mercy, however, the funeral mass, if requested, would have to be private and the burial would take place in ground that has not been consecrated. However, a non-Catholic spouse is frequently given a Catholic funeral especially if he/she has been very supportive of his/her spouse's religion and allowed the children to be brought up as Catholics.
