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[edit] Differences between Catholicism and Protestants

Although Catholics and Protestants believe in the Son of God (Jesus) redeeming mankind, this would have to be one of the only primary beliefs shared by the two. I believe there should be a very clear distinction between Catholics and Protestants. Catholics believe in the virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, and spouse of the Holy Spirit. They believe that she guides people on the right path, whether appearing in dreams, visions or the like - Protestants oppose this. They experience stigmata, (the supernatural bleeding of hands and feet) - something that Protestants oppose. Catholics also believe that they need to repent to a priest for their sins, that there will be a necessary spiritual cleansing in Purgatory before reaching heaven, they pray to Mary, and they pray to saints. Protestants oppose this. Protestants believe that because Jesus died for our sins,they believe they don't need to go to Purgatory (they are already forgiven when they repent) therefore they don't need to repent to a priest (only to Jesus), they do not believe that Mary can help them, neither can the "saints" because they were ordinary people and they believe don't have the ability to come back to earth to help (God is there to help, not saints or Mary). There are many, many more huge distinctions between the two beliefs. I think that from the very beginning of this article, there should be a very clear and accurate passage stating the major differences between Catholicism and Protestants - (eg. Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans... and so on). Catholicism is much more seperate than any other demoninations. If you would like me to do a lot of research on the differences between Catholocism and Protestans, I would be happy to. Thanks for your time.

Historian Joshua 01:33, 15 June 2006 (UTC)Historian Joshua