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Postby Nia-chan » Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:30 pm

Is Catholic Christian? If you are a Catholic, can you be a Christian too? Or do they follow things that aren't in the Bible? I always thought it was interesting, but my mom says I shouldn't get into it.
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Postby Technomancer » Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:41 pm

Yes, Catholics are Christians. There are differences obviously in what we believe, both in terms of theology and interpretation, but the core tenents as the expressed in the Nicene Creed, remain foundational. (see the link http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/nicene.htm if you don't know what this is).

I do think that regardless of whether or not you ultimately agree with Catholic thinking, it is something worth learning about (as is the study of religions in general). Anyways, I'm sure CDLViking could give you a better rundown on the specific issues.
The scientific method," Thomas Henry Huxley once wrote, "is nothing but the normal working of the human mind." That is to say, when the mind is working; that is to say further, when it is engaged in corrrecting its mistakes. Taking this point of view, we may conclude that science is not physics, biology, or chemistry—is not even a "subject"—but a moral imperative drawn from a larger narrative whose purpose is to give perspective, balance, and humility to learning.

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Postby Ashley » Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:47 pm

Having dealt with this issue on boards before, this is getting a swift close before someone opens their big mouth and offends a slew of people. If you feel your opinion needs to be heard, take it to PM.
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