Question - WHY do you need to know this about a Freeper?
Response - I do not need to know this about anyone. This is the first time I ever asked the question on FR, and it was only to make a point to another FReeper.
Question - I mean, do you comprehend that non-Catholics CAN hold to the basic beliefs of Christianity yet choose to worship within different denominational groups?
Response - I am not comfortable with calling other Christians non-Catholic. It is a term my Methodist mother never liked, so in her honor I try to avoid using it. But yes, I do comprehend that other Christians can hold to the same basic beliefs as Catholics yet choose to worship within different denominational groups. I’ve seen it in my immediate family.
My sister is Methodist and my younger brother has been a member of several denominations, including Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Evangelical, and non-denominational.
One of my daughters searched extensively for a church where she felt comfortable before settling on a Christian Church near her home. We have had several conversations about our shared beliefs in Christ. As my wife says, “as long as she follows Jesus . . .”
Several other family members (cousins, nieces, and nephews) are Lutheran (LCMS), Methodist, and Baptist.
So for me it’s no big deal. What is a big deal is my kids who do not go to any church. They are always in my prayers.
May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you.
Rich
The reason you got the reaction you did was because other FRoman Catholics HAVE pestered others about their church identity. What was the point you were trying to make, if I may ask?
Also, WRT the term "non-Catholic Christians", I don't especially like it either but it is necessary sometimes on threads where a few deny non-Catholics can even be true Christians. I don't think you have that issue, and I appreciate that. Thank you.
The reason we use *non-Catholic* is because we are not identifying by denomination and the churches we attend are not traditional Protestant churches.
Most of those have fallen by the wayside and become very liberal and that is not who we are.
You are not the one I just referred to.
You are not a boastful and arrogant type that we get on FR from time to time.