christianity vs catholicism, changes in the church Options

[dreaming.of.ange...]

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 ^^

[JlIaTMK]

what????? Catholics are Christian i dunt understand what ur asking...Catholics were originally the only Christians...but then we broke off based on differant things...still Christians thou

wait i thought Orthodox was the first Christian devision

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

wait.... Christians arent Catholics.... Catholics r a division of Christianity.... and Catholics arent the only division taht asks for favors from saints....
Im orthodox and thats what our division is based around.... each different family tree/ common ancestors.... have a certain saint holiday that has been with them thro time.... and we actually celebrate it.... Svete Nichola.... or Saint Nicholas is our family's and we celebrate it every year on December 19th