Similarities and differences between Catholicism and Protestantism (Catholicism and Orthodox Church are primitive churches, which retain the tradition of Jesus. The etiquette of the two primitive churches is basically the same as that of the Bible)
1. History
Catholicism: At the beginning of the century, it was a church founded by Jesus and handed down by the apostle Peter.
Protestantism:/kloc-At the beginning of the 6th century, it was separated from Catholicism with Martin Luther's "Reformation".
2. The Bible
Catholicism: Volume ***73 advocates that individuals, biblical scholars and church disciplines should interpret scripture in a balanced way and should not interpret scripture at will according to their own subjective thoughts. Jesus said that only by being inspired by God can we understand the holy word.
Protestantism: **66 volumes, 7 volumes were deleted when Martin Luther split Christianity. At first, he wanted to delete many volumes that disagreed with him, such as Revelation, Brothers' Front and Forest, but later he stayed because of great resistance.
3. Theoretical sources
Catholicism: Bible and Holy Biography (the two primitive churches, Catholicism and Orthodox Church, think that the tradition created by Jesus himself is very important, which is a good way to commemorate Jesus)
Protestantism: the only Bible. Reject the tradition created by Jesus.
Righteousness is saved.
Catholicism: emphasizing faith and good deeds, "the actor has true faith." That is, faith+action can be saved.
Protestantism: It emphasizes that because faith is justified, as long as you believe, you will be saved. Before the split, Martin Luther said that he raped 999 women before his death. If he believed in the Lord at the moment of his death, he could be saved. Obviously, it is impossible under Catholicism.
5. Sacraments
Catholicism: There are seven kinds:
Holy Baptism: John 3:5, Valley 16: 16.
Real vibration: Zong 1:8
Eucharist: John 6:54-57
Confession: Ma 16: 16- 16
Marriage: Fu 5:22-32, Chuang 1:27-28.
Fu You: Ya 5: 14- 15
Shenpin: Ruo 15: 16, Qian Ge 4: 14- 15.
It is closely related to every key stage of a person's life. These sacraments were created by Jesus himself. Arguments can be found in the sacred system of the Bible and in the above chapters. The Eucharist represents the blood and flesh of Jesus, and can only be received after confessing to God and repenting, because it is the blood and flesh of Jesus. It can be found in John 6:54-57 of the Bible. It has been repeatedly confirmed from the holy places in the world that the Eucharist is the blood and flesh of Jesus.
Protestantism: Except for the Anglican Church, other sects only keep the Eucharist. The Catholic Eucharist can only be baptized after taking a Taoist class, and Protestants can be baptized as long as they believe. The Catholic Eucharist represents the blood and flesh of Jesus, and can only be received after repentance and repentance. The Protestant Eucharist does not represent the blood and flesh of Jesus, but anyone can receive it.
6. Education management
Catholicism: Jesus is the head of the church, and the Pope is the patriarch sent by Jesus to lead the church. He inherits the church handed down by the apostles. All Catholics in the world belong to the same church. The real name of Catholicism is universal faith.
Protestantism: There are many sects, which do not interfere with each other and go their own way.
7. Rules
Catholicism: Pay attention to ceremonial life, which is a respect for the Lord. A big sacrifice is held every day to commemorate Jesus' death for the sins of the world and praise Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Cross before and after prayer to express gratitude.
Protestantism: pay attention to preaching, not to cross.
8. Views on other sects
Catholicism: strive for peaceful coexistence, regard Protestantism as a lost brother, and embody Jesus' broad mind and love.
Protestantism: Attacking Catholicism everywhere and taking away the name of Christianity in China. In fact, Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity are the real Christianity, the original Christian belief. Christianity in China is Protestantism, a simplified version of the original church, and does not want the tradition of Jesus.
9. Attitude towards Maria
Catholicism: Both Catholicism and Orthodox Church pay tribute to Maria, but she is not a "god". She is the mother of Jesus and everyone in the world, and a model for all Catholic Christians.
Protestantism: uglifying Mary is regarded as idolatry. To vilify Jesus' mother is actually to vilify Jesus, not to respect Jesus, not to respect everyone's mother in the world, but to disrespect Jesus.
10. Feng Gong icon
Catholicism: hanging on both sides of the church, but not treating saints as gods. The purpose is to let believers know more directly what happened that year.
Protestantism: considered idolatry.
1 1. Pastor
Catholicism: bishops, priests, monks and nuns. Everyone must be an only child and devote his life to God wholeheartedly. They have absolutely no private property.
Protestantism: priests and elders can get married. Besides, priests have salaries and families. They can't serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
12. ancestor worship
Catholicism: You can worship your ancestors and advocate filial piety, which is the fourth commandment in the Ten Commandments.
Protestantism: considered idolatry.
13. The unified view of the church on Christian belief
Catholicism: it advocates that all sects in the world live in harmony, and all Christians are children of God, and their actions should reflect the will of Jesus. It advocates love and tolerance and strives to unify all Christian beliefs in the world.
Protestantism: starting from priests, attacking other sects everywhere, spending all their energy to find out other people's shortcomings, trying to split activities, and slandering primitive Christianity everywhere, which goes against Jesus' will. Jesus said: why do you only see the small shortcomings of others and not see the beam on yourself?
14. ism
Catholicism: emphasizing "sin" and "punishment", "heaven" and "purgatory" depend not only on faith but also on action, so faith should be combined with action. Emphasize faith. Believers are required to live according to Jesus' words and teachings all their lives, and to show God's love and tolerance in life.
Protestantism emphasizes "justification by faith", as long as you believe and can't do it. Don't worry about how many crimes you usually commit, just believe at the last moment of death.
15. Worship:
Catholicism: Besides the Trinity God, it also pays tribute to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and all the people in the world, and is called the Virgin Mary.
Protestantism: Worship only the Trinity God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). Maria is an ordinary woman and slanders her at the same time.
16. Event time and name
Catholicism: mainly mass, that is, the last supper before everyone gets together to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. The time is Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The new leader of Christ: it is Sunday worship, and the time is on Sunday.
17. Address to God
Catholicism: God is called "God" (this is also the origin of the name Catholicism). In the world, Christianity refers to Catholicism, which is a universal belief. China refers to Protestantism, also known as Protestantism.
Protestantism: Call God "God", "Heavenly Father" and "Jehovah" (due to the different relationship between individuals and God, there will be more names).
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Catholicism: mainly in addition, we often use the Bible of God, the Bible of Notre Dame and the Bible of the Holy Trinity in prayer; Rosary is a way to hold rosary in your hand when chanting.
Protestantism: read only the Bible.
19. Pray
Catholicism: You can pray to the Lord and confess your sins. But the priest can ask God for forgiveness of your sins on your behalf. This is a tradition left by Jesus' disciples. Jesus said to Peter, You are a rock, and I will build my church on you, and the authority of the underworld cannot surpass him. I'm going to give you the key to heaven. All the heaven bound on the earth will be bound, and all the heaven forgiven on the earth will be forgiven. Catholicism is Peter.
Protestantism: There is no such difference. Everyone can pray directly to God.
20. Eucharist and Eucharist
Catholicism: Eucharist is regarded as the body and precious blood of Jesus. According to John 6:54-57, Jesus said, Take my blood and drink it. This is the blood of the New Testament. This is my meat. Take it and eat it.
Protestantism: that there is no Eucharist at all, only Eucharist. To commemorate the death of Jesus.
2 1. Baptism
Catholicism: baptism is very strict. Generally speaking, it is required to complete a one-year Taoist class and have a certain understanding of Catholicism before being baptized. Babies can also be baptized in church families. However, Catholicism believes that being baptized is only a half-Christian, and it is not a Christian until the will is firm and firm.
Protestantism: You can be baptized as long as you believe. You don't need to be firm. Take a Taoist class.
22. Cross
Catholicism: The crucifix worn by Catholic Christians bears the bitter image of Jesus Christ, which means to commemorate Jesus' death for our human sins.
Protestantism: considered idolatry.
To sum up, you should know something about Catholicism and Christianity in China. I followed the priest's advice not to hurt everyone's kindness. But I saw that Protestant attacks and misunderstandings about Catholicism were really outrageous. I said that Catholicism worships the Virgin Mary, worships idols, only believes in the Old Testament but not the New Testament, and so on. I think it's unfair to us Catholics. So I stood up and told the truth. Although there are many differences between my two sects, we are both Christians. They are all witnesses of the Lord Jesus. I hope your pastor will stop attacking Catholicism for some purposes. We Catholics have a great heart to accept you as lost brothers, just as Jesus taught us. Unity is the hope of the Lord Jesus. I hope all priests can understand Jesus' wishes. Protestantism is just a simplified version of Catholicism.
Christianity includes Catholicism, Rosso Dorcus and Protestantism. Christianity in China is actually Protestant and anti-Luozong religion, which was separated from Catholicism in the16th century.
Christians include Catholic Christians, Orthodox Christians and Protestant Christians.
A priest explained that Christianity was earlier than Catholicism, which was correct, but he was not talking about Christianity in China. Christianity in China is Protestant. His only purpose is to confuse everyone. I think what he wants to do is to deceive himself, everyone, Jesus and God. He should be a great sinner. In particular, those priests incited believers to misunderstand Catholicism, attack Catholicism and slander Catholicism, which is even more serious. They have deviated from Jesus' love and heart.
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