Muslim and Protestant Politicians Receive Communion at German Catholic Event

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“Why do Catholics hate non-Catholics so?”

I agree with the statement that many Protestants think Roman Catholics teach a works-gospel that cannot save, while Roman Catholics think Protestants teach easy-believism that requires nothing more than an emotional outburst brought on by manipulative preaching. Protestants accuse Catholics of worshiping Mary, and Catholics think Protestants are apparently too dull to understand the distinctions Rome has made in this regard. These caricatures are often difficult to overcome.

Also, when it comes down to deciding a theological issue about defined Catholic dogma, there isn’t really much to discuss on the Catholic’s side because once Rome speaks, it is settled. This is a problem when trying to debate a Roman Catholic – reason and Scripture are not the Catholic’s final authority; they can always retreat into the “safe zone” of Roman Catholic authority. So the actions of Rome being the final answer to possibly any question, destroys the opportunity to an understanding interlude. I.E., a lack of understanding that can’t be talked about creating a closure of “well we just have to agree to disagree” whether there is a disagreement or not. This can create a line of mistrust and fear of each other and can separate the people.

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