Comparison Grid of Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Christianity
by Matt Slick

I hesitate to put this grid up only because I do not want to needlessly assail the Catholic belief system in an offensive manner. However, I cannot help seeing the similarities between Catholicism and some of the cults.

Do I think Catholicism is a cult? No. But I do think it has some very serious theological problems bordering on apostasy imposed upon itself through its history of letting traditions seep into the fabric of biblical truth.

There are many good things in the Catholic Church, but I find it disturbing to see the similarities between itself and the cults--regarding a final earthly authority, non-biblical teachings, claims to be the one true church, exaltation of Mary to semi-goddesshood, the use of images, and adding works to salvation. The Catholics, of course, will complain that this chart is not fair or does not focus on the dissimilarities. Well, they are right in that it does not focus on the dissimilarities which are many. But that isn't the point of this comparison, is it?

The Protestant Reformation happened for a reason: to get back to biblical theology and to be rid of extra-biblical teaching. The counter-cult movement has happened for a reason--to get back to biblical theology and to be rid of extra-biblical teaching.

Eternity is a long time to be wrong.

https://carm.org/comparison-grid

OLAADEGBU:
Comparison Grid of Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Christianity
by Matt Slick

I hesitate to put this grid up only because I do not want to needlessly assail the Catholic belief system in an offensive manner. However, I cannot help seeing the similarities between Catholicism and some of the cults.

Do I think Catholicism is a cult? No. But I do think it has some very serious theological problems bordering on apostasy imposed upon itself through its history of letting traditions seep into the fabric of biblical truth.

There are many good things in the Catholic Church, but I find it disturbing to see the similarities between itself and the cults--regarding a final earthly authority, non-biblical teachings, claims to be the one true church, exaltation of Mary to semi-goddesshood, the use of images, and adding works to salvation. The Catholics, of course, will complain that this chart is not fair or does not focus on the dissimilarities. Well, they are right in that it does not focus on the dissimilarities which are many. But that isn't the point of this comparison, is it?

The Protestant Reformation happened for a reason: to get back to biblical theology and to be rid of extra-biblical teaching. The counter-cult movement has happened for a reason--to get back to biblical theology and to be rid of extra-biblical teaching.

Eternity is a long time to be wrong.

https://carm.org/comparison-grid

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Aizenosa:


Are you done, if not continu

Have you got any objections?

OLAADEGBU:


Have you got any objections?

There is no need for objections, I believe those who understand their bibles can clearly tell that, the truth truly pains you, why because you twist and turn truths to suit your way of thinking.

My brother Christianity is not like that, why because the "Truth about Christ is truth and nothing can change the truth". The gospels of John is the most elaborate gospel and even it tells you that it doesn't contain everything about Christ that what was documented was for you to believe.

Also, even books older than the Bible has made plenty references to the truth about things that you are against today. So my brother today which you hear these truths harden not your heart.

Aizenosa:


There is no need for objections, I believe those who understand their bibles can clearly tell that, the truth truly pains you, why because you twist and turn truths to suit your way of thinking.

My brother Christianity is not like that, why because the "Truth about Christ is truth and nothing can change the truth". The gospels of John is the most elaborate gospel and even it tells you that it doesn't contain everything about Christ that what was documented was for you to believe.

Also, even books older than the Bible has made plenty references to the truth about things that you are against today. So my brother today which you hear these truths harden not your heart.

Bro
Your point is?

ichuka:

Bro
Your point is?

The OP should stop wallowing in hypocrisy and learn, so many people have taught and taught. But instead he keeps beating his chest in ignorance.

Aizenosa:


The OP should stop wallowing in hypocrisy and learn, so many people have taught and taught. But instead he keeps beating his chest in ignorance.

What part of the OP do you object to?

ichuka:

Bro
Your point is?

He hasn't got a point.

Happy New Year!

OLAADEGBU:
Comparison Grid of Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Christianity
by Matt Slick

I hesitate to put this grid up only because I do not want to needlessly assail the Catholic belief system in an offensive manner. However, I cannot help seeing the similarities between Catholicism and some of the cults.

Do I think Catholicism is a cult? No. But I do think it has some very serious theological problems bordering on apostasy imposed upon itself through its history of letting traditions seep into the fabric of biblical truth.

There are many good things in the Catholic Church, but I find it disturbing to see the similarities between itself and the cults--regarding a final earthly authority, non-biblical teachings, claims to be the one true church, exaltation of Mary to semi-goddesshood, the use of images, and adding works to salvation. The Catholics, of course, will complain that this chart is not fair or does not focus on the dissimilarities. Well, they are right in that it does not focus on the dissimilarities which are many. But that isn't the point of this comparison, is it?

The Protestant Reformation happened for a reason: to get back to biblical theology and to be rid of extra-biblical teaching. The counter-cult movement has happened for a reason--to get back to biblical theology and to be rid of extra-biblical teaching.

Eternity is a long time to be wrong.

https://carm.org/comparison-grid

Any questions?