[packrat01]

if you put your trust in Jesus you are Christian.

The point of agreement. Yet most catholics I know, placed their trust in the sacraments; going through the motions by rote. There is no understanding, and you (all) may be the exceptions.

[ArGee]

Yet most catholics I know, placed their trust in the sacraments; going through the motions by rote.

I agree that's wrong - just as wrong as all the Charismatics I know who say, "We don't need no theology - we've got the Holy Ghost."

Many who call themselves by the name of Christ know little or nothing about the Divine man they profess to follow. I can't say whether or not that makes them Christian, but that doesn't necessarily make them Catholic. The entire Church Militant suffers from having tares among the wheat

Shalom.

[Unbeliever]

The point of agreement. Yet most catholics I know, placed their trust in the sacraments; going through the motions by rote. There is no understanding, and you (all) may be the exceptions.

I suppose there might be a few who call themselves catholic who are in fact Christians, but I am certain there are no Christians who are truly "catholic".