Hi. I'm new here. And I'm Catholic. On other websites the Catholic/Protestant debate is pure crap, nothing but insults. But from what I've seen of this thread, it's basically an argument of what church is the real one and when it was established. Is there a different thread for specific issues of doctrine (i.e., Mary, Eucharist, etc.) or is this the place for that too?
Through my studies, I've found that most who object to Catholic doctrines, don't understand them, getting all of their info from anti-Catholic sources. I'd like to try to clear a little stuff up if I can. (Not the issues of what's the "true" church; I think we're all Christian and more similar than different) Maybe I'm way too late here.
Too late for some, but you're always welcome. I think that you'll find just about every topic you could wish for covered the tens of thousands of posts on this chain. Pick any topic you like and I can guarantee that "two or three" will gather to instruct you in your error and a couple of us may jump in to defend you.
I'm not a regular player here (there are more important things going on in the world), but I can tell you that there is not exactly a lack of understanding of Catholic doctrine, just a childish need to focus on the differences... creating straw men and showing how big we are by knocking them down.
Welcome
You've come to the right place.
But from what I've seen of this thread, it's basically an argument of what church is the real one and when it was established.
Not really. This is about the 100th time we've covered this. We've been at this so long subjects are starting to repeat themselves.
Is there a different thread for specific issues of doctrine (i.e., Mary, Eucharist, etc.) or is this the place for that too?
All these items have been covered here and are sure to be covered again. The best way to start a discussion about a topic you're interested in is to throw out a question or make a statement regarding one of our Catholic beliefs. It won't be long before someone comes at you with the same old tired argument about why you are wrong.
Welcome to the party.