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 ^^

[Spirited Away]

*raises hand* Questions!

I'm sure there more differences in Catholicism and Christianity than what one wears to Church right?

As for what's appropriate for Church, does the Bible not instruct people on dress code or does the Father/Priest tells you that, or is it common sense?

[*kryogenix*]

i'm catholic and i thought masses could be said in languages other than latin post 1950s.


what's vatican 2 church?

[Spirited Away]

i'm catholic and i thought masses could be said in languages other than latin post 1950s.

Do you know Latin?

I mean it would be hard to hear Masses in Latin if you don't know it... Or, is it translated already and all you'd have to do is follow along?

[princess2113]

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

[*kryogenix*]

Do you know Latin?

I mean it would be hard to hear Masses in Latin if you don't know it... Or, is it translated already and all you'd have to do is follow along?

nope. There are some songs that are in latin, but the bulk of the mass is in English. That was the reason why english mass was allowed. The pope wanted the people to follow along in the mass, which was hard to do when it was said in a language they could not understand.

  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

weren't you the one who brought up vatican 2 church? i'm not familiar with the term.

[oOyunieOo]

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

When the disciples began the church, it wasn't Catholic right? In my opinion, you are only Christian if you belive Christ is your only Savior of your sins, and he is the Only God, and you're passion is to serve him, and that goes for everybody that belives this, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists... and so on.

[princess2113]

[QUOTE]weren't you the one who brought up vatican 2 church? i'm not familiar with the term.[QUOTE]
no...im Lutheran....

[/QUOTE]When the disciples began the church, it wasn't Catholic right? In my opinion, you are only Christian if you belive Christ is your only Savior of your sins, and he is the Only God, and you're passion is to serve him, and that goes for everybody that belives this, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists... and so on.[QUOTE]
the orginal church was Catholic then ppl broke off...like Martin Luther who began Lutheranism...but yes ur Christian if u believe the Truth...basically the Creeds

[*kryogenix*]

ah my bad, i mixed you two up. sorry about that.

[dreaming.of.ange...]

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

[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

[onenonly101]

Chrsitianity is a religion but things like baptist and stuff are denominations so you can be a christian and still be Catholic. I don't know alot of about Catholoism. I know major differences is praying to the virgin mary, and worshipping her and paul and people, and purgatory(i know that Orthodox Catholic do not believe in that)

[legoexpo]

When the disciples began the church, it wasn't Catholic right? In my opinion, you are only Christian if you belive Christ is your only Savior of your sins, and he is the Only God, and you're passion is to serve him, and that goes for everybody that belives this, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists... and so on.

yea. i agree with this.

Catholic and Christianity arent different titles. all those things such as baptist, methodist, presbytarian and what not. They all believe in christ. that he died and rose again. He died for our sins and took the humility of dieing on the cross for us.

Thats what christianity is really about.

So dont go off saying that Catholics and Christians are different. its the absolute same thing.

[dreaming.of.ange...]

sorry had to say this but...
catholics do not "worship" the virgin mary. we only worship god and god alone. we adore her and pray to her but to worship her is a sin
sorry... had to clear that up

[princess2113]

ok listen...its all one religion...then it breaks out to smaller DONOMINATIONS within the RELIGION...the religion is Christianity and we break into donomintations, catholic being one of them...they r still Christian thou....

[queen]

catholicism is a form of christianity.. however, what i think you're comparing is the difference between the moderate catholics and the more traditional orthodox roman catholics?

i also find many christians i know do not recognize the pope, whereas catholics do ;o

[Caustic]

i also find many christians i know do not recognize the pope, whereas catholics do

I agree.

(I'm Catholic)

[JustHere4NoReaso...]

ok listen...its all one religion...then it breaks out to smaller DONOMINATIONS withing the RELIGION...the religion is Christianity and we break into donomintations, catholic being one of them...they r still Christian thou....

You're mean!! You took the words right out of my mouth!

[princess2113]

You're mean!! You took the words right out of my mouth!

lol

[princess2113]

*raises hand* Questions!

I'm sure there more differences in Catholicism and Christianity than what one wears to Church right?

As for what's appropriate for Church, does the Bible not instruct people on dress code or does the Father/Priest tells you that, or is it common sense?

no in the Old Testament, there were certain ways to dress...now we dress nicely out of respect for entering the House of God...but God takes u as u r...i wear jeans a lot of times...its hot u r comfortable praying n worshiping n praising n sutff...yeah

sry for the double post

This post has been edited by princess2113: Jul 14 2004, 03:36 PM

[Spirited Away]

no in the Old Testament, there were certain ways to dress...now we dress nicely out of respect for entering the House of God...but God takes u as u r...i wear jeans a lot of times...its hot u r comfortable praying n worshiping n praising n sutff...yeah

sry for the double post

Erm, I'm not sure what part of my question that "no" was meant for, because it wasn't a yes/no question, at least not really.

But the rest of your answer kind of made it clear. But if you can wear jeans, and God takes you as you are, then why do many people wear nice clothes to Church?

[queen]

But if you can wear jeans, and God takes you as you are, then why do many people wear nice clothes to Church?

depends on one's beliefs and the religious community.. everything changes with time, including religion. just like dress codes and fashion change.. some people just decide to dress up for church, while others do not.. there are also some people out there who put on makeup to go to the grocery store, whereas others wouldn't hesitate to go out in pajamas and slippers ;o

[HiddenFaerie]

Christianity and Catholicism have many similar beliefs and customs. The main difference between the two is obviously the cause of the Great Schism. Which first separated them in the first place.

Catholics have religious icons while Christians believe that icons are a form of idol worship. Catholics have a pope who oversee the religion, Christians don't. Theirs issues over chastity I believe and probably more. But that's the general.

Once you head into the denominations of the religions it gets more and more picky and the differences become more obvious. But to me they have similar backgrounds and all tend to have developed by copying others. No I'm not religious just like to read.

I was Catholic at one point. But I couldn't get through with my Confirmation. I didn't want to. Well I haven't been to church in a while, but when I did go I never wore shorts or denim. I had to dress up somewhat. Yes I agree. The Vatican has been 'watered down'.

[seriouslynikki]

ok.......im Christian!!!!!!!!! okay???????????????????? I say
Christians: They do not believe in saints and they dont pray to virgin Mary. We go strictly by the Bible. We could wear shorts at church, but we HAVE to wear appropriate clothes too.
Catholics: they believe in Saints and they pray to Virgin Mary.
Im Christian.DO NOT BE HATERS IN HERE!!!!!!!!!! its insulting if you are.

[J.K]

well....
dress code isnt the only different...theres the matter of conduct, receiving bread/body wine/blood, and smaller issues like praying to mary and the saints. i could go on for days about the differences....but i wont. [ehe aiming for theology major woot]. but on the issue of appropriate clothes....yea, i definitely feel that people should dress accordingly and not disrespect God.