Why is the split between Protestants and catholics sucha big deal?

sorry i made a mistake and said christians beforeWhy is the split between Protestants and catholics sucha big deal?
The split was absolutely necessary even tho Protestants were unable 2 see some important core issues. I almost became Catholic but found it NO BETTER than the Protestant churches I grew up in then I studied the whole Bible, some parts many times. Sadly, most of what the Ccs practice isnt Biblical (Paganism relabeled Christian) so the Cc isnt Christian (dictionary def. doesnt = God's Standard).





Jesus founded Christianity not the Cc. Jesus directly taught Peter the truth that stands 4ever unchanged (so Peter tho fallible knew the real truth) 2 prepare him 2 head the church on Jesus' behalf starting with Israel while Jesus was alive (';the'; Rock is Jesus not Peter {1 Cor 10:4} - Peter imitates Jesus but wasnt Jesus or replacing Jesus like the Cc claims the pope does [%26amp; his so-called infallible claims on the throne] - Neither Peter, Jesus nor His Apostles ever sat on a throne on earth [huge hint] %26amp; the 11 other Apostles [yes, Judas had 2 b replaced so the original 12 Pillars the church foundation was 2 b built on would remain intact in accordance with scripture] were killed off or died within the 1rst century - Christianity was illegal @ that time %26amp; the Bible shows corruption was already getting in2 some original churches).





Most of the original disciples were also killed off, died or forced in2 hiding by Romans/others. So there was no connection btwn Jesus' original followers %26amp; the Cc. In effect, the original church was wiped out %26amp; isolated pockets of true believers were greatly weakened. This made it easier 4 those wanting 2 use the Christian label 4 other purposes 2 enter in %26amp; sow their corruption (especially since most were illiterate @ that time - The Cc claims they didnt give out Bibles 4 over a 1000 yrs b/c most ppl couldnt read so why didnt they teach ppl 2 read?).





Rest-assured neither Jesus or the Apostles authorized Apostolic succession 2 the Cc [the final 12 werent 2 b replaced - God's fixed order of things Biblical] - the next so-called generation added more corrupt practices that became part of the core beliefs of the Cc about 313 AD with Constantine's support %26amp; more Pagan practices were added.





Its not possible 4 a church 2 know Jesus without knowing Jesus' actual Biblical instructions - absent in Cc teachings (the Cc didnt write any part of the NT [not a Cc text - NT was written in the 1rst century by Apostles {NT Gospels/letters preserved the truth 4 all ppl [purpose 4 it being written] not the Cc - God allowed the Cc 2 produce the Bible despite their wrong teachings like He allowed Romans 2 fulfill prophecy without their knowledge [happening again today]}.





God %26amp; Jesus already fully knew (God declared the end from the beginning) what was 2 b written in the NT, that is the truth is complete within its pages (%26amp; the NT proves the OT is true %26amp; the OT reinforces the truth of the NT [the 2 witnesses]). Cc possession wasnt until the 4th century] which contradicts their claims %26amp; God's will, 1 in truth %26amp; Spirit not rituals.





Sadly, the Cc made the same mistake many made, they didnt follow Jesus' Biblical instructions when they set up the Cc. 2 main lies r (which cancels out their other teachings - most of which rnt Biblical anyway [see below] - another false gospel among many %26amp; the real revisionist church history):





1. The CC claims 2 b the 1rst church %26amp; since they r the longest existing church, they r the only ';official'; church. Jesus' Apostles never named their church ';catholic (not in the Bible nor in line with God's message that never changes)'; nor did they ever practice Cc religious rituals. There was nearly a 240 yr gap btwn Jesus' original Apostle's church %26amp; the start of the organized Cc - so the Cc was never a part of or the true 1rst Christian Church (neither a label, title, name, its history, # of members, amount of time it existed or claims made about them (like persecution) proves anything - its whats practiced (with respect 2 the real Biblical truth) that makes it either the whole truth or a lie. Calling a dog god doesnt make it God. U can call anything anything - i.e Neither Jesus or Biblical prophets were muslims no matter what Islam claims).





2. Peter was never a pope nor was he or his fellow Apostles ever a member of the Cc (it isnt in the Bible = no apostolic succession) the use of the word pope is a Cc invention - the Bible instructs us not 2 go beyond whats written (I Cor 4:6; Rev 22:18-19). Peter wasnt a bishop of the Cc (he was dead nearly 240 yrs b4 the Cc became a church. Peter wouldnt call himself a pope or b a member of the Cc b/c calling 1self ';holy'; Father %26amp; other Cc teachings (no priesthood/rituals after Jesus) r abominations. Even the devil knows Jesus is the Son of God so 1 would b wise not 2 trust any church ';authority'; ahead of whats written in the Bible. Calling urself a Christian or saying u believe in Jesus doesnt make it true (recital of words means nothing).





No matter how much well-meaning ppl (religious or not) read the Bible they cant find Jesus Christ without going directly 2 Jesus thru His Biblical instructions (Jn 5:39; 10:1,7; 3:3,5). God outsmarted man - the Bible is the only 1 that cant b properly understood without Jesus (Jn 14:6; II Cor 3:14, Is 29:11-12 - If Jewish ppl cant pierce the veil over the OT without Jesus then all gentiles cant). Its why theres many interpretations %26amp; many thinking its fairy tales (Jesus came with the sword of division).





The Bible severely warns us not 2 trust humans, not even ourselves, clergy/churches/scholars (Jer 10:2-5,23; Is 2:22; Job 12:11; Prov 14:12; Acts 17:11). So carefully think over what I say. Dont just believe/dismiss what I write. It might save u from making the same mistake many made, getting caught up in religious beliefs having nothing 2 do with knowing God (poisoned tree %26amp; its fruit). I.e. Many claim God is love %26amp; love ur neighbor but they dont know what God's actual definition/application of love is.





Other Cc wrongs:





Mass (not in the Bible) is full of non-biblical rituals, Statues (God isnt in2 dead things - non-living things can't help/save u - praying 2 them is an abomination), the Rosary %26amp; beads, mother Mary (virgin 2 Jesus' birth) as interceder (Jesus is the only way 2 God - not His Apostles/disciples - Jn 14:6; 5:39; 10:1,7; Acts 4:12; IS 1 - Mary was a sinner %26amp; had children after Jesus - Mt 12:46-50), candles, incense, the cross (its more a symbol of the curse rather than Jesus %26amp; 4 the same reasoning against statues), making the sign of the cross, stations of the cross, pope's/other leader's garb they wear, ring, confirmation, the Catholic creed/other Cc documents, raising dead/ppl 2 the status of ';saint'; (only God %26amp; Jesus have authority 2 do this), priesthood, monks, nuns, purgatory, catechism, devotionals, sacraments, holy eucharist, penance, traditional/repetitive type prayers/chants %26amp; many other things they do rnt in Bible (false teachings cancel out any truth u hv).





Its b/c religion is about man %26amp; what he likes, not what Jesus mandated us 2 do 2 know Him. The result is few will end up saved thru most of them (no1 can save themselves by their own initiative nor will good deeds save u - theres no good in any man - Rom 1:23). 1 must b very careful not 2 get sucked in or going 2 various denominations (especially if u dont know much about whats actually written in the Bible) as u can only add 2 any confusion u hv.





Just b/c religions made many fatal mistakes doesnt mean God doesnt know what He's doing. Many miss this: Jesus is the only 1 in history who said that no1 can find our real God except thru Jesus (Jn 14:6; 5:39; 10:1,7; Acts 4:11). This means ';the'; truth was complete %26amp; finished thru what Jesus did. So, any so-called new teaching/other religious beliefs r invalid %26amp; cant lead u 2 God. The truth is either the whole truth or its a lie. The truth is the absence of any lie. Either Jesus told the whole truth or He's a false prophet, among many, who should b disregarded. This would also mean that God must not exist either (He either knows what He's doing or He cant b God).





Evidence God knows all: Jesus couldnt hv done nor said what He did unless He fully knew the entire OT (the NT didnt exist @ the time of Jesus - the only way Jesus couldve known the whole OT is if God sent Him). The Apostles couldnt write the NT unless Jesus allowed them 2 know %26amp; remember what He did (Lk 24:25-27,45). Only God could cause it.





A church thats very serious about finding the Biblical truth, understands what being Born Anew is about, might be able 2 help u but no1 can save u except Jesus (Jn 3:1-14 - note: Nicodemus was very religious but Jesus flat out told him he had missed the 1rst most important step, that he must b Born Anew or no matter how religious or good he thought he is he couldn't go 2 Heaven (Jn 3:3,5; Jn 14:6; Acts 4:12). No1 can live without breaking God's Law = sin which separates us from God (why we need 2 b Born Anew the right way).





A teaching can hv a truth but the action taken superficial/false - The Cc like the Pharisees (the same setup) know how 2 clean the outside of the cup but dont understand how the inside is 2 b cleaned thru Jesus' actual message. The fact that the Cc/other religions retain an altar @ the center of their religious practices is 1 sure sign of their being about religious rituals not the truth that stands 4ever unchanged.





voyc4rmwldrnsWhy is the split between Protestants and catholics sucha big deal?
Personally, I believe Catholicism isn't quiet Christian. The very heart of their worship - the Mass and even the Eucharist - have pagan roots. Its even admitted. Catholics have not remained firm in their beliefs and stands through the ages. They like authority. It is big because it is simple - go to Mass, say prayers, do traditions, learn what we teach, and read the Bible. They have a way of interpreting the Bible that other Christians can relate to in some ways, but on other topics, they seem to twist the truth to match their traditoins.





True story about a Born Again priest at a RCC local to me.


He was preaching about being born again at Mass, the biblical truth of it. After the mass, he got literally hundreds of angry emails and some phone calls, mostly complaining that he sounded protestant! That was just for preaching the truth. Catholicism does have some truth to it, and when one devotes 24/7 to Catholicism, can possibly learn a little about Jesus. The traditions are a stumbling block for believers.





Once again, I love Catholics and want to just show them a simple, true way of living.





Protestant split was the start of Christians to truly just go to God, not to God through the hierarchy. Some people took this new freedom too far, not sticking to what the Bible really says, and created their own messed up faith
It is a very big deal. It was a war in fact. People were killed in the beginning.





Now each side think that they are right, and there in nothing more powerful that someone who thinks that they are right and someone else who wants to prove them wrong.





It is a big deal because Jesus said that he wanted us to be one as he and the father are one. It is because of this that any of us even try to befriend the others, who are the real heretics, of course. ;-)
The RCC has cared only about CONTROL, since it's very creation. Hence the keeping away of the reading or access to the Scriptures for a really long time. It's about control, power, politics, power and prestige. When the Reformation took a good footing and took off, this seriously enraged the lying RCC.
Catholicism isn't Christian. They worship the pope when they should be worshiping Jesus, man made rules, teach works for salvation, added books to the Bible, worship statues and loads of other idolatry. It can't save. Only Jesus can. Please pray a sincere prayer with all of your heart admitting to Jesus you are a sinner. Have full faith that His blood pays off all of your sins and accept His gift of everlasting life. I pray that God blesses you with peace. Amen.
It is a big deal, and I am not Christian and I know that.


The Protestants do not believe in the mediation between God and the Pope.
all Christianity split hairs some handle snakes some worship the pope others worship jesus both are wrong they should be worship god even jesus said so in the bible
they no different