Catholicism and Christianity

Someone on Askville asked "what's the difference between Catholicism and Christianity?"

Someone else commented "Before the Reformation, Catholicism was the only Christian faith."

I had to jump in.

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Er - no.

The Reformation was sparked in 1517 by Martin Luther's protest against the sale of indulgences. But the Armenian Orthodox church was founded in 301. Many other Orthodox sects also predate the Reformation.
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Since Eastern Orthodox churches do not recognize the authority of the Pope, it would be quite a stretch indeed to classify them as Catholic! There are other theological differences as well, of course. And certainly their adherents and priests would object to being classified as Catholic

Catholicism and Christianity

Someone on Askville asked "what's the difference between Catholicism and Christianity?"

Someone else commented "Before the Reformation, Catholicism was the only Christian faith."

I had to jump in.

---

Er - no.

The Reformation was sparked in 1517 by Martin Luther's protest against the sale of indulgences. But the Armenian Orthodox church was founded in 301. Many other Orthodox sects also predate the Reformation.
( Read more... )

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Since Eastern Orthodox churches do not recognize the authority of the Pope, it would be quite a stretch indeed to classify them as Catholic! There are other theological differences as well, of course. And certainly their adherents and priests would object to being classified as Catholic

We're back

It was a nice, relaxing vacation. I took a lot of pictures. I'll write more about it later.

We're back

It was a nice, relaxing vacation. I took a lot of pictures. I'll write more about it later.

WoW update: 09/07/2009

I got my Tauren shaman up to 14th level. Problem: I don't have anyone else to play with on the Horde side, and upcoming quests seem too tough to solo at my level. I may have to grind for a while. I'm also desperately short of cash; I can't afford to fully train my class!

My primary character, Omacmage, got up to level 19. Just one more to go before I can get a mount!

Sebastian had me create a new character for him (to watch me play), a Night Elf warrior. I wish he didn't always insist on warriors. He has also asked me not to show him the male undead options any more when we're creating new characters.

WoW update: 09/07/2009

I got my Tauren shaman up to 14th level. Problem: I don't have anyone else to play with on the Horde side, and upcoming quests seem too tough to solo at my level. I may have to grind for a while. I'm also desperately short of cash; I can't afford to fully train my class!

My primary character, Omacmage, got up to level 19. Just one more to go before I can get a mount!

Sebastian had me create a new character for him (to watch me play), a Night Elf warrior. I wish he didn't always insist on warriors. He has also asked me not to show him the male undead options any more when we're creating new characters.