I mean like what Roman Catholic has been influencing most of the parts of the world and that many sects have opened up so quickly. I want an answer supported by facts and that's what we want right?
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It's as rational as anything else.  Do you actually think the Special Theory of Relativity and Quantum Physics make sense?  They don't seem to, but they're both true.  A better question might be, is Christianity rational to YOU?  So much of reality is perception based.  The Roman Catholic Church has committed countless atrocities throughout history, but it has also led many people to a greater peace and awareness.  Looking for absolute truth?  I advise against it.  "Those who believe they have the truth will never seek it."  Our journey is just beginning.
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Christianity by far.  It has the bloodiest history.  Since the creation of Christianity they have been trying to dominate every aspect of religious life around the globe.  ANd violence has been a part of their tactic since the begining.  it cannot be denied its a fact.
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Is it true?  Given the Catholic Church has had over 200 years to perpetuate this cover up it is difficult to tell.  However, there is evidence that it is true and whilst people now say it was a hoax (The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail) it would appear that the Church may have gotten to them.\n\nYou will find the answer in your own soul.  Do you believe 2000 years or misogynistic teaching and lying. Or the evidence of some of the greatest thinkers in the world?\n\nAt the end of the day there is nothing wrong with Christianity, it's just that no one has done it properly yet, and the Catholic Church is the worst offender.\n\nYou will also find that replies to your very sensible question are just emotion; they quote text and doctrine that all refers back to the Church.  These are brain-washed out pourings by people who can't think.  Look for the reasoned argument to your question; that is where the truth is.
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Time will tell... If there's any truth to the rumor of the 3rd letter of Fatima, then maybe the countdown is around the corner. More on this later.\n\nBut in answer to your follow up questions: Yes; yes; maybe; yes; and finally, a BIG YES!\n\nThere are huge vaults in several levels of undergound basement containing actual and original manuscripts, hermetically sealed to preserve their antiquities, that have been gathered eons ago --well, since they gained power as the Official State Religion of Rome, circa 325 AD or thereabouts. These vaults are called the 'Archives' of the Vatican.\n\nThe Knights Templar followed the victorious First Crusade and were sanctioned by the reigning King of France, under the auspices of the then pope, in early 12th century AD. Their military mission was to  protect and provide safe passage to Christian pilgrims en route to Jerusalem and back home. They started out with humble beginnings and the original nine knights took vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. Their rule of conduct was based on the Cistercian monks' manuals.\n\nTheir Order grew rapidly and gained favor with the pope who ordered all monarchies to support them and their cause. In the process they became very wealthy and started to build their temples [mostly round floor plans] along the route and in their travels. They are credited to have started retail banking as we know it today: deposit your gold/cash in one temple at home and withdraw it anywhere along the way to Jerusalem or back by presenting your receipt.\n\nTwo centuries later, the Order had gained so much substantial power that King Phillip and Pope Clement decided to have them all eliminated by execution on trumped up charges of heresy, spitting on the cross, homosexuality, sodomy, idolatry, etc. and were burned at stake. Their Grand Master at that time was Jacque de Molay, who cursed the King and the Pope to die with him while he sizzled at the stake. Within months, both the Pope and King died too.\n\nJacque de Molay is CREDITED to have founded the Freemasons... Fascinating stuff, isn't it??\n\nSeek and you shall find.\n\nPeace be with you!
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Yes, Catholicism does.
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money, power, and religion.  it's true throughout history.
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They are really into being Catholic...and it's been that way for generations upon generations ... even when they travel abrode, they keep the faith and lead Catholice lives ... raise their childreen Catholic.
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The early churches, the Catholic and Orthodox still practice the ancient ways.  Protestant churches, shocked by the extensive sin in the Church of the 16th century broke away and developed their own beliefs.  Episcopal and Lutheran Churches are similar to Catholic.  Baptist and other sectarian are driven by the prophetic component of Christianity.  Pentecostal groups await the arrival of the Spirt.  Nazarene's and other Wesleyan groups, such as Methodists, are half a step away from Episcopalians and Presbyterians.  Religious Science is a new invention as are the Mormons, Seventh Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witnessess.\n\nLook around, but don't stay too long anywhere.  Ask the specific groups what they believe.  They probably all believe in about 90% of the same things.
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You are absolutely correct! AMEN to that! Christianity is being told all over the world. In fact many from other religions are turning to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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They've been killing each other way longer than we've been involved.  It's like two denominations of islam, much like the horrible things done between the protestants and the catholics in the dark ages.
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Do you mean Roman Catholics or ALL Catholics? Because there are some 21 branches of Catholicism. Each having their own Rite. Most folks assume all Catholics are Roman.\n\nBBC has some statistics on Roman Catholics. See the link below.\n\nPS: to the person who answered Islam is the second largest denomination, you'd be wrong. Ex-Catholics are the second largest denomination.
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Roman Catholic and I attend mass almost every week. I do go with my friends to their Christian Fellowships, some being born again. I also attend the occasional Jehovah's Witness meeting, when friends ask. I don't try to be ignorant to other belief system and I do think the underlying theme with most faiths are similar. Everyone believes in the same God but have different versions of him :)
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Yes, Midge. there is and we have to stop it. Especially us Catholics. We can't just change the whole doctrine of the church just for "Tolerance" and "Appeasement" . We need to keep our church whole and traditional. The Catholic church has been pretty black and white in the past, now some of it is becoming gray. I hardly hear much in my church anymore about pro-life issues. Only the small groups do anything about it, but it is no longer preached. What's happening here? Can't be a liberal Catholic!\nGod Bless and Merry Christmas to you!
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What you've written is what organized "theocracies" have perpetrated since the dawn of recorded history. While the Catholic Pontiffs of yesteryear have acted particularly egregiously, they are not the only examples of how "Cows, Pigs, Wars, & Witches" (- the title of an anti-religious anthology of anthropolgical, cross-cultural studies, written in the 1970's) have come to be enlisted to create fear in the masses and exact control over protracted periods of time. Look at what the "Religious Right" want to do in this country. I suggest you read a book by Kevin Phillips entitled "American Theocracy." In there you can derive the sense that even a country such as ours is vulnerable to these age-old tactics... for example, think on just how effective the "culture of fear" trumped up by the present administration has been in creating an effecient "smokescreen" or deversionary force to escape the public's otherwise probing eyes.
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"Purgatory", "original sin" and many other contrivances and rituals are purely inventions of the Roman Catholic Church when the early church elders in Rome decided to connive with Emperor Constantine, the high priest of the pagan religion [Sol Invictus] in 325 AD, to become the most powerful church in the entire Holy Roman Empire... and ruled for 1300 years that our history books have known to call as 'The Dark Ages'.\n\nBoth those words cannot be found in any Bible today no matter how many times you read it from cover to cover.\n\nI'm glad that you're finally beginning to open your eyes, too.
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Thats a good question. As they follow the church traditions.... who knows , they have changed a bunch already.
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The Neo-Pagan religions are, by far, the fastest growing religion in the US by a long shot.  According to American Religious Identification Survey Neo-Paganism is the 7th largest organized religion and the 10th largest religious grouping in the US.  These polls also show that 94% of Wiccans are registered to vote, far above the national average.  While it will be some time before it comes close to Christianity but that day is coming.  Do I think they will take it well?  No, I doubt it.  As it is there are a chunk of them out there now that think there is a 'war on Christianity" now and you see how well they are taking it.  It will get worse is what I think.