Are RC's Christians?

*Shrugs*

I always assumed it was just another 'branch' of the generic Christianity religion.

Seems some others think different.

My mother is a RC, being of Maltese/Italian background, seems to think so.

Imo, even as someone who isn't of any faith, I agree with her.

Surely if you believe that CHRIST was the son of god, you are, by definition, a CHRISTian..? Thererfore, Catholics are Christian...


Or have I missed something?

I am not an expert. I would have to say yes. They believe in the new testament. So I am sure they would take John 3:16 to heart.


They are born again through the blood of Christ.


To me it seems just one version of many forms of christianity.

Though very different from some the newer forms of the religion.

I would say yes, they are. But I've seen some Catholics claim they aren't Christian, and I've seen some Christians say that Catholics aren't Christian. (I think it mostly has to do with the fact that Catholicism also believes in praying to Saints, the Virgin Mary, etc.) Oddly enough, while watching Religulous last night they did a bit in Italy near the Vatican (they weren't allowed to do it IN the Vatican, so they did it outside of it). It turns out among Italian Catholics Jesus Christ is the person that they pray to 6th most often. Thought that was interesting. I'll see if I can find a youtube video of the bit, the guy he interviewed was AWESOME.