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Let me begin by stating I can't believe someone can ask this question with a straight face.
Catholic Churches do NOT control people's lives, people control their own lives. However what Catholic Churches will do is tell people what it means to be Catholic, and how to live as a Catholic. If people do not like this, no one points a gun to their head and tells them they have to stay. People are free at any time to leave the Catholic Church and pursue a Church where they can believe what they wish. The Catholic Church can only teach and hand on what God has revealed. The Catholic Church cannot simply change itself to suit the times, because the Catholic Church does not belong to this world. The Catholic Church belongs to God, and therefore must value what God values in her teachings, worship, devotion, and life.
The reality is that people are not free to call themselves something, then turn around and define for themselves what that means. Thus, no one is free to say "I am Catholic" then turn around and define for themselves what that means. Being Catholic MEANS something. It is not simply a name, and not simply one Christian sect among others. The Catholic Church welcomes ALL who want to live a life guided by the Holy Spirit and be in union with the See of Pete. For those who are not interested in this, the question must be asked "Why be Catholic? Why are YOU Catholic? Why belong to an organization you don't support, believe in, or agree with?"
What else can I help you with?
What does a medieval church control?
Medival churches seemed to control everything to peoples living to their lives. Church was a very important part of peoples lives in those times.
Who is the leader of all the Catholic churches around the world which lives in Rome?
Pope Francis l
How does baptism affect peoples lives?
It joins people into the catholic church and it shows others we believe in God.
How did the defence of the realm act change peoples lives?
It changed peoples lives, because they couldn't do certain things, so it limited what they could or couldn't do, so they Government really were trying to take control of the populations lives
Why are churches so important in some peoples lives?
God describes the church as a necessity in the Bible, stating that "one should gather in any place where there is two or more" to pray.
What are the effects of floods on peoples lives and the environment?
It distroys peoples lives, familys and friends.
How does a dolphin save peoples lives?
it saves peoples lives by keeping tham from drowning
How did 9-11 change peoples lives?
how did 9/11 change peoples lives
How did clerenc thomas chang peoples lives?
how did clearance Thomas change peoples lives
Who rules in a totalitarian government?
A dictator. Russia is a fine example, lenin was a totalitariast it means he wants to control ever aspect of his peoples lives e.g. religion, hobbies, past-times and ever other aspect of their lives
Facts about medieval churches?
Medieval churches dominated peoples lives, it was oen of the most important events that people looked forward to. In every medieval church, each regions of Europe had their own chant to sing. Check out more info/facts at the website below:
What are the differences between Roman Catholic and American Catholic Churches?
there is none. they are are the same thing. The catholic church in America isn't called the American catholic church, it is still called the roman catholic church because it originated in rome and the pope lives there. However, when the term "American Catholic Church" is used, it also denotes various other Churches, that call themselves Catholic but are not under the Jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church, of whose Hierarchical structure is headed by the "Pope", also known as The Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, or First among Equals. So, therefore, they may resemble the true Catholic Church but are not fully Catholic.
