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Reader Feedback - "Roman Catholicism is not a Denomination"

By Mary Fairchild, About.com

In an editorial piece considering the question "Are Catholics Christians?" I shared how one reader was shocked to discover Catholic resources on the Christianity -General site.

He asked, "How can you promote a church that is literally filled with false teachings, false beliefs, false ways ... and so forth?"

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In a starkly contrasting response, another reader Steve Cortinas wrote: "Roman Catholicism is not a denomination. We are the Church instituted by Christ Himself."

Background

• Read the editorial "Are Catholics Christians?"

• Read another perspective: "The Evangelical Catholic Movement"

• Review a Roman Catholic Denomination Profile

• Roman Catholic Church - Brief History

• Roman Catholic Church - Beliefs and Practices
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