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Because the Catholic clergy, like everybody else, are sinners and make mistakes.
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Why do churches make their own laws?
All human organizations make there own rules, as churches too. If they think them very important they call them laws.
Why did the Protestants set up their own Protestant churches?
Because the Roman Catholics wouldn't let them use their churches, except in England where Henry VIII had already taken Roman Catholic churches into public ownership.
What are the 5 different types of churches?
The five main types of churches are Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican, and Pentecostal. Each type has its own distinctive beliefs, practices, and structures.
My child is due to be christened in a catholic church in a few weeks and i have just been offerred a place in a very good C of E school Does this conflict at all?
The Roman Catholic Church recognizes as Also Catholic the Orthodox Churches, Episcopal, and Church of England. Also, these religions recognize the Roman Catholic Church. While all schools have their own rules for admission, there should be no religious reasons why your Catholic child could not attend a Church of England school.
Is the Ukrainian Catholic Church controlled by the Roman Catholic Pope?
The Pope controls all Catholic Churches, including Ukrainian, however they maintain their own individual style of worship. They share dogmatic beliefs with the universal church.
Why does each Catholic Parish have their own rules?
All Catholic Churches follow the same doctrines and rituals, such as the Mass, etc., that is why it is called Catholic - universal. However, the day to day management of the parish is left to the pastor as he sees fit. In many parishes a Parish Council helps the pastor in developing policies and regulations. The pastor or council may set mass times, regulate who uses the parish's buildings and when, establish parking regulations, etc. As each parish has its individual circumstances, a blanket rule for all churches would not be practical.
Is Chicago a Parish?
A parish is the name for a Catholic church, it's surrounding area, and the parishioners who worship there. Chicago in and of itself is not a parish, however, it contains many Catholic churches, each of which is its own parish.
What do non-catholic churches think about divorces?
Each church/denomination has its own position or opinion. They are different. You should ask each one.
What churches came directly out of the Catholic Church?
All Protestant denominations had their origins in the Catholic Church. Some of them broke directly from the Catholic Church, such as Anglicans and Lutherans. Others eventually split from the original Protestant denominations such as the Baptists, Puritans (Congregationalists), Methodists, etc., to form their own sects. The Orthodox Churches were part of the original Catholic Church but split with them in the Great Schism of 1054 due to doctrinal differences. However, members of the Orthodox Churches are not considered as Protestant denominations.
Why did Ann Hutchinson leave Massachusetts?
She left because she believed that a persons own faith in god was more important than the churches rules and laws.Plus,she did not leave because she wanted to,but she banished from Massachusetts.
Why do Churches have graveyards outside?
.Catholic AnswerTo bury the faithful in. It is not normally permitted to bury human remains inside a Church, outside of special circumstances and the Church requires that all graves be blessed. Most Catholic Churches have their own cemetery, if there is enough land available next to the Church, this is the most convenient place.
How do churches show love and what do they do?
By churches I'm guessing you mean catholic parishes. I can only speak and answer for my own parish. Love is Christian Action. Our parish collects money and food to be given to those less fortunate. There are many groups active within the church and the wider community that visit and help those in need - both our own parishoners and those who are not necessary catholic but could do with a helping hand.
