What are the differences between Roman Catholic and Protestant?  What are the features of ANGLICAN/Epicospal?
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The episcopalian church is really a mix between the catholic and methodist church.  We have many of the same traditions as catholic churches, like communion every sunday, processionals, acolytes, different alter 'helpers'(for lack of a better word).  However, we do not believe salvation is earned in any way, or that we need to speak through a priest to speak to God.  Episcopalians believe in having a relationship with God, and that there is one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.  We do not have any type of confessional, but believe in confessing our sins to God himself.  Those are main features that can be seen, but there are most likely more than that, but I've simply observed these few from being in the Episcopalian church for so long.  Hope it helped! :)
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The Catholic Church and most Protestant denominations.
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The Anglican Church (more specifically, the high Anglican Church) is very similar to the Catholic church, except the head of the Church is the ruling Monarch of England (Angli - root, Anglo or Anglia, the early word for the tribes of England).\n\nThe United Church is a more loose association of Protestant communities with a looser structure and hierarchy.
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go to\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic
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Most Roman Catholics tend to be pretty conservative - I definitely am!!  You might want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church for more information.
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Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics separated from one another in 1054. There are very few theological differences. The main difference is that the Eastern Orthodox Churches follow the Byzantine Rite and the Roman Catholic Church follows the Roman or Latin Rite.\n\nPope John Paul II said of the Eastern Orthodox Churches in Orientale Lumen, "A particularly close link already binds us. We have almost everything in common."
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Different protestant churches may have different views on biblical topics from each other and from the Catholic Church. One of the main things about the Catholic Church is that they put their church tradition at a higher place than the Bible. This is a very dangerous thing to do because it allows the church to hold views that even go plainly against the Bible. Example: if you read 1 Tim 4:1-5 you will read in the Bible (even the Catholic Bible) that men who forbid people to marry are following a doctrine of demons. The Catholic church disregards the Bible there and insists on promoting a doctrine that is not from God. The rampant homosexuality in the priesthood is a by-product of following that demonic teaching. Being single is actualy better for those who want to be more devoted to the Lord but that should never be forced on anyone. \n\nAnother area where there is great danger, is where the Catholic church makes a Pope to be in charge of the church. He is actually called the vicar of Christ which means that he is the representative of Christ here on earth. The Bible teaches that Jesus is the head of the church and the believers are His body. A Pope is said to be able to speak "excathedera" (I think I mispelled it) which means that when he speaks on matters of doctrine and faith, he is "infallible" Obviously throughout the Catolic Church's history it has been wrong in many of its actions and beliefs as in the example I already gave. \n\nProtestants may have differing views but rarely are they as serious as undermining the scriptures and worshiping a man as supreme leader of the church.    \n\nYour average catholic does not know much of the Catholic official teachings which include "transubstantiation", progatory, outright idolatry, not beliving that Jesus died once for all sins as evidenced in the sacrifice of the "Mass", not being able to clain assurance of salvation (one of the worst beliefs of all), adding several books to the old testament about 1500 yrs after the fact to try to defend some of their unbiblical beliefs and the sale of indulgences ect.....Today when I meet a catholic who is open to the Bible, I don't try to bring up most of the above. I try to talk about having a personal relation with Christ and knowing that to get to heaven is a choice that depends on one's own decision not belonging to such and such a church.
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Catholicism is certainly a populous denomination, but your desire to find a church that suits God rather than one that suits yourself is the best starting point. \nBetween His resurrection and ascension, Jesus taught his apostles how churches should be organised. The events in the Acts of the Apostles and the New Testament letters describe the pattern of churches.\nMost denominations have websites that outline their basic doctrines, and by comparing these with the scriptures, you should be able to eliminate some and shortlist others.\nBy visiting some, you can check out scriptures like John 13 34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."\nMy personal recommendation would be the churches of God in the fellowship of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Their website shows their basic doctrines along with the scripture references to validate them, plus location and contact details.
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Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics separated from one another in 1054. There are very few theological differences. \n\nThe main difference is that the Eastern Orthodox Churches (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11329a.htm) use the Byzantine Rite (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04312d.htm) and the Roman Catholic Church use the Roman or Latin Rite.\n\nPope John Paul II said of the Eastern Orthodox Churches in Orientale Lumen, "A particularly close link already binds us. We have almost everything in common." (see http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_02051995_orientale-lumen_en.html)\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I'll tell you my bias from the beginning. I am a protestant. I do, however, consider Catholics to be my brothers and sisters in Christ. Both Catholics and Protestants believe that Jesus is the Messiah that was promised to the Jews. We both believe that He was born of a virgin, died for our sins, and rose from the dead. The Catholic New Testament and the Protestant New Testament are the same. The main difference between Catholics and Protestants today is the value given to tradition. The Catholics seem to value tradition as highly as I value Scripture. I have also heard some people argue convincingly that the Catholic view of pennance and purgatory deny the finished work of Jesus on the cross. While I disagree with some Catholic doctrines, I still believe them to be Christians.
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Here is an AWESOME website that compares different branches of Christianity (and other religions):\n\nhttp://www.religionfacts.com
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If you protest the teaching of the catholic church and take another route while still believing in the same god you are a protestant, it started in the sixteen century with Martin Luther, who broke off of the catholic church and started a separated church following the teachings of the bible as he thougth was the right way. today there are many denomination and are call protestants: anglicans,bautists,pentecostalts etc...
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Catholics can be categorized as Christians. The difference is the Catholics believe that their church (via the Pope) has absolute authority in matters of spirituality. The rest of the Christian world (Protestants) believes that spiritual authority comes from the Bible alone.
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The Church of England is Anglican.\n\nIn todays society there are churches called Anglo-Catholic or Anglican Catholic and various versions that are part of the Independent Catholic Movement.  They are churches that are not true to Rome and form in simular manners.
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Catholics are led by the pope (not "worship" him, though venerate him), and the nominal head of the Church of England is the Queen, or King when there is one.  Both are big on ritual, but Anglican priests are allowed to marry, and Catholic priests are not.  Also, confession is not the big deal formality in the Anglican church that it is in the Catholic Church.  Also, as you know from Henry VIII, Anglicans can divorce, while Catholics only get annulments.  (Although I understand they are a great deal easier to get than they used to be.)
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Eucharist is a sacrament of unity and thanksgiving. It shouts, "We are one, praise God!" \n\nSadly this is not true between Christian denominations. \n\nCatholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Most Protestant denominations do not.\n\nCatholics ask Protestants to respect our belief by not receiving Eucharist in a Catholic Church. \n\nThe Catholic Church also asks Catholics visiting Protestant Churches, out of respect for their faith, not to receive Holy Communion there.\n\nHopefully one day, all our differences will be resolved and we will be able to come together at one table.\n\nIt sounds like you are in the middle with a foot in both faiths. Do you feel one with the Catholic Church?\n\nIf yes, receive Eucharist in peace.\n\nIf no, please wait until you are one with the Church, possibly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.\n\nWith love and prayers in Christ.
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Andrew M is perfectly correct on the history.  There is also now a big difference in church services and in church organisation.\n\nAnglican services are very stylised and formal, and proceed according to scripts laid down in the "Book of Common Prayer".  However, services in Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and United Reformed churches are all quite different from that and very similar to each other, with less formality, and with mostly extempore prayers.\n\nThe Anglican church has a pyramidal structure of authority with the Queen and the Archbishop of Canterbury at the top, and  permanent holders of office at several subsidiary levels.  The other denominations listed above have generally only two levels - ordained ministers, and superiors who are elected from among them for a fixed period and who then return to being ordinary ministers.  This probably counts as a bigger difference than the style of service.