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Originally posted by I-Hate-Hulse@Nov 5 2004, 04:56 PM
Besides, although Catholics consider themselves to be Christian, Christians don't consider Catholics to be Christian.# Yeah, I don't get it either, that's why I don't subscribe to either.
Also just to be fair it's the hardcore conservative evangelical christian crowd that has people running for cover, not your moderates.# I respect your right to religion, just don't force it upon me.
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Hmmm, I was raised Catholic and never heard that other Christians don't consider Catholics as Christians. Since "Christian" only means "followers of Christ", I don't see how they can deny it. The problem many non-Catholics have with Catholicism is the idea of the "Trinity", and the veneration of the Virgin Mary. Some people who do not understand the concepts feel that Catholicism in not monotheist.
I agree with the second part though. Catholics are often unfairly painted as hardcore fanatics which really isn't the case. They take their religion seriously, but are not nearly as confrontational or militant as some protestant groups; like Puritans and Southern Baptists who make up much of the conservative Christian crowd.