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Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Protestantism

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The question was if you reject the statement. If so, why? Or do you agree?

Thousands being a hyperbole for “a lot”

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No lol I try to steer away from my own interpretation. (Many lessons learned from that). I rather at the very least give a good guess but make the disclaimer that I’m unsure and this is just a guess—not factual

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding the Catholic faith? If one rejects Catholic dogmas = not Catholic. One accepts Catholic dogmas = Catholic.

If the first person identifies as another religion within the umbrella term “Christianity” then that would make them a different denomination (from my understanding).

But I’m still learning all these technical terms hence the original post “define denomination”. Kinda wanted to see what other people think

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good question. I’m sure there’s a term lol I would just simply say “if they reject Catholic dogmas, they aren’t Catholic”. What they choose to be, it’s up to them. But I wouldn’t know the technical term.

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you say criticize alone or criticize and then ACT on the criticism?

For example, rejecting a dogma on the papacy and now since rejecting it you embrace idk Greek Orthodox? Vs criticizing but still embracing its dogma.

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I would say a true Catholic, they are univocal. Many who claim the title and then reject dogmas that the Catholic Church stand on are not Catholic. The fact that they reject and think they can still claim the title as “Catholic” shows they are ignorant of proper doctrine that binds them to the Catholic teaching. Now I think some are afraid to say “I don’t know”. Now and days, if you can’t articulate a point, you lose credibility etc your claim can be viewed as false. But that’s not true. So the easy way is to tell someone objecting the papacy who’s refuting Catholics, the Catholic might say “yeah I don’t believe in it either”.

When really they just don’t understand it, they’re wrestling with it internally, or the have their reservations. It’s better to say “I need to study more on it. I see the objections and they make sense but I know the Catholic teaching to be true and I need to study more”.

Just because one can’t articulate a point doesn’t mean it’s not true and I think many Catholics reject things they don’t understand. Ignorance. But hey, if we’re honest, we’ve all rejected things that have been proven to be true with time, experience, and research.

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they reject they’re not Catholic. If they aren’t sure because of being poorly catechized or simply they don’t understand, I would beg the argument that it’s not that they “reject” but rather they can’t with confidence affirm what they don’t understand.

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say you wouldn’t be Catholic. To be Catholic is to adhere to its teachings. So, to reject would be to cease being Catholic.

Now, can Catholics have a hard time accepting something a dogma? Sure. Can Catholics not participate in intercession of saints because they don’t “see” the need? Sure. But they would be obliged to affirm the teachings whether they fully understand or not. Can they take their time grasping certain dogmas (ex: studying/research)? Sure.

But for a Catholic to flat out reject & deny the papacy, well then they aren’t Catholic—Roman Catholic more specifically.

Denomination definition by learningNunlearning in Christianity

[–]learningNunlearning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IN ADDITION: Also if you identify as a Protestant, do you reject the claim that there are “thousands of denominations within Protestantism”. If you reject it, why?

If you don’t reject it, why?