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An 8 page research paper that includes an example hypothetical interview with a parishioner of the Catholic faith. The interview offer an overview of Catholic belief. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Carolina, who was raised Catholic, is quite devout and takes to heart all of the teachings of Catholicism and dictates of the Church, including the prohibition against birth control,
as she, at age 43, is the mother of ten children. When asked what differentiates the Catholic Church from the Protestant version of Christianity, Diana indicated that one area
is how Catholics regard religious authority. "Protestants seem to turn only to the Bible for religious instruction. It seems to me that they listen to their ministers, but stick to
their own opinions if they disagree on anything. Catholics believe that the traditions of 2000 years of study, prayer and revelation are not something to be disregarded. Nothing in Catholicism
contradicts the Bible, but we have the advantage of all those centuries of thought and guidance to help explain the mysteries of Christianity and how to lead a better life."
Online scholarly Catholic sites verify Dianas perception, which is that while "Christ is our (Catholicisms) authority...this authority has been passed from Christ to His Apostles" ("Basic Catholic"). While the Catholic
Church recognizes the authority of the Bible, it also acknowledges that the "Bible must be interpreted" and it looks to Church authority and its traditions for this purpose ("Basic Catholic").
In fact, rather than disregarding the authority of the Bible and scripture, Diana pointed out that some of the more controversial issues facing the Church derive precisely from its
insistence on follow the patterns of behavior set forth in scripture. "Mary and Mary Magdalene are very important in the Bible," said Diana, "but, theres nothing to indicate that Jesus
ever made them equal to his disciples." In response to the comment by the interviewer that this could be credited to the culture of these ancient times, she pointed out
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