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What are the differences between beliefs regarding ghost by catholics and protestants?
Catholic Christians believe in Purgatory, which is the ancient Christian belief that souls who have already been forgiven in life in the Sacrament of Reconciliation may still undergo purgation in the afterlife as a temporal punishment, to purify them from attachments formed to sin in their lifetimes- but after time in Purgatory, these souls always go to Heaven, as Heaven's "antechamber", metaphorically speaking, is Purgatory. During this time, some Catholics believe souls may appear as an apparition on Earth, what we would call a "ghost". However, this is not an explicit teaching of the Catholic Church like Purgatory is. Catholics are free to believe or disbelieve in ghosts roaming the world- but they must believe in Purgatory, as it is a dogma of the faith.
The Protestant sects and denominations do not have official teachings about ghosts, but they do not believe in Purgatory. Therefore, many do not believe in ghosts, and instead believe all souls go straight to Heaven regardless of any attachment to sin formed in this life, if the person was "saved", while "unsaved" go straight to Hell. Therefore, the various beliefs of the Protestant sects do not really hold a place for belief in ghosts.
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Certain Protestant denominations (and conservative groups within other denominations) view both the Hebrew and the Christian Scriptures as literal truth. These believers look at several texts as indicating that souls of believers go immediately to heaven while those of the lost go immediately to hell. Consequently, when an apparition of any sort is experienced, spirit, ghost, angel or whatever, their only option is to identify that apparition as a demonic deception. To these believers, there is no middle ground between what is absolutely and entirely consistent with their interpretation of Scripture, and that which is entirely of the devil.
At the same time, a great many Protestants have more "liberal" or "progressive" beliefs and do not regard the Scriptures as literal truth in all aspects. These believers do not have definitive guidance or any church doctrine regarding ghosts and other apparitions. They are more likely to be influenced by popular culture or by their own more-or-less informed opinions.
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Why do all Catholics in the world share the same beliefs?
Unlike Protestants, Catholics have a central leadership - the Pope and bishops - who assure we are all share the same beliefs.
Why is the book of wisdom not in all Bibles?
Catholics have it in their Bibles while Protestants do not. It conflicts with the Protestants beliefs. Additional Answer: They contradict each other, and sometimes even themselves.
Who is richest catholics or protestants in USA?
Most people keep their religious beliefs private and therefor one can not answer this question.
What do protestant blieve?
The mainstream Protestant Churches (eg Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Baptists and so on) have very similar beliefs to Roman Catholics. They accept Jesus as Lord, they accept the Trinity, they regard Scripture alone as the Word of God, they believe in the name Nicene Creed as Roman Catholics do and recite each mass, as do Protestants. Protestants accept Jesus as God in human form, who died for us and for our salvation, who rose again, and ascended. They believe that The Holy Spirit dwells in each and every Christian to guide, protect and draw us to be more Christ-like for the benefit of our souls, and, most importantly, for the benefit of others. However, the main differences between Protestant beliefs and Catholic ones are firstly Protestants regard Scripture far more importantly than Catholics, and reject what they see as heretical and unBiblical beliefs that many Catholics have (such as the idea of purgatory, the over-adulation of Mary, praying to saints, veneration of relics and statues and so on), regarding these as human inventions and unscriptural. Secondly, they reject the authority of the Pope and certainly reject his infallibility, which they consider another human and counter-scriptural invention. Apart from these peripheral differences, Protestants and Catholics have very similar beliefs where they matter.
What are the protestant beliefs?
Protestants have many different beliefs. When Martin Luther broke with the Roman Catholic Church he summarized his differences as only Grace, only Faith, and only Scripture. He continued to accept the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and many other Christian teachings used by the Roman Catholics. Different protestant groups have different beliefs. The differences in procedures are usually much greater than the differences in doctrine.
What does the phrase pure protestants and complicated Catholics mean?
This is a phrase from a book about the Churches in revolutionary times, obviously written from a protestant perspective. It says "How many ways can you think of to remember the differences between Catholic and protestant beliefs? Here is a simple memory jogger to help you: "pure protestants and complicated Catholics" which shows that the protestant wanted to make the Church simple and the Catholics wanted to keep all the ornaments and decorations." Which is a gross fallacy, first of all, it assumes that all the things the protestants threw out were not given to us from God, and that they weren't necessary. When it comes to decorations, there are many Catholics that are far more simple in their "decoration and ornaments" than protestants - look at the Carthusians or the Cisterians.
What effect did the Reformation have on the beliefs that had existed in the middle ages?
Except for the belief that there was only one acceptable way for a Christian to worship God, no beliefs were changed that I can think of. Science, exploration, mercantilism, and nationalism had already changed many Middle Ages beliefs before the Reformation began, and the power of the Catholic Church was lessened. The Reformation was about getting back to the basics of Christianity, and doing away with the corruption and ceremony which had become associated with it. The Catholics who became Protestants called the Catholics idolaters, and Catholics who remained Catholics called the Protestants heretics. No surprise that this disagreement became violent, but otherwise people stuck to their existing beliefs.
Can Protestants participate in communion at Catholic churches"?
Yes, Protestants can participate in communion at Catholic churches, but it is generally recommended that they respect the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church regarding the Eucharist.
What are the key differences in beliefs between Anglicans and Catholics?
Anglicans and Catholics have key differences in beliefs regarding the authority of the Pope, the nature of the Eucharist, and the role of tradition in interpreting scripture. Anglicans do not recognize the Pope as the supreme authority in matters of faith and instead have their own hierarchy. Additionally, Anglicans have a more symbolic interpretation of the Eucharist compared to the Catholic belief in transubstantiation. Anglicans also place a greater emphasis on individual interpretation of scripture, while Catholics rely more on tradition and the teachings of the Church.
What religion do the non Roman Catholics support in France?
Most French are Roman Catholics; there are small amounts of Muslims, Protestants, Jews, and other religions.Although most French identify themselves culturally as Roman Catholics, in actual beliefs and practices, most are atheist or agnostic.
What is a quasi Catholic?
A person baptized as a Catholic who is not a practicing Catholic or a 'cafeteria Catholic' - one who picks and chooses what parts of the religion to follow and which to disregard. Sometimes Anglicans or Episcopalians are referred to as quasi Catholics because some of their beliefs and services are similar to those of Catholics. Catholics refer to them as non-Catholics - Protestants.
What are the key differences between Adventist and Catholic beliefs and practices?
Adventists and Catholics have different beliefs and practices. Adventists focus on the Second Coming of Jesus and follow the teachings of Ellen G. White, while Catholics emphasize the authority of the Pope and tradition. Adventists worship on Saturdays, while Catholics worship on Sundays. Adventists do not believe in the concept of purgatory, while Catholics do. These are some key differences between the two faiths.
