christianity vs catholicism, changes in the church Options

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okie dokes... i was in the christian and atheists room thingy and had said i was catholic. and well i was wondering if anyone has any strong beliefs about the changes in vatican 2 church

let me first of all say this... there are differences between catholics and christians... catholics believe in the more traditional mass (mass is in latin, stricter rules about communion, dress code etc.) and well christians believe in the vatican 2 church

for me theres just to many changes to even believe in the vatican 2 church... it seems like its been watered down... for me i go to church in a nice skirt and blouse with a veil on my head. when i used to go to a vatican 2 church, i could wear shorts or wahtever... on the few times i go there (only because thats that only church where i am... trust me i wouldt go by choice but my parents dont listen to me) i see people wearing things that u couldnt even wear in school much less in a place of worship. and church should be a solemn time shouldnt it?

umm... before i write an essay ill stop here. id love to ahve a good debate on this subject ^^

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im sorry... guess i was a lil vague with my descriptions... my bad

the vatican 2 church is the "new" church with all the different changes from the traditional mass eg. the laguage in which its said, church dress code, and basically what they say in the mass itself...

traditional roman catholics listen to mass in latin... but most parishoners have a lil book they has both the latin and english versions of the mass (one side is in latin the other is in english) that is how we follow along and understand whats going on.
as far as dress code go yes its more on the priest thinks but its an issuse of decency and respect. u come to church to worship god not to show how fashion conscience u are. u were nice clothes cuz ur in the presence of gods house

mass could be said in other languages (these changes is what is now known as vatican 2, made in the 1950s to inda please other religions... im a lil bit fuzzy on all of this part but basically one pope wanted some changes to be made so that the religion would appeal to more ppl) but TRADITIONAL roman catholics only listen to it in latin. its one of the big differences

christians are not exactly catholics... for instance my friend is christian but she doesnt believe in the virgin mary. i do. some christians only pray to god and jesus but catholics ask favors from saints and such to gain their help

hope this helps clear things up a lil bit. sorry i kinda confused everyone