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Catholic tradition adds she also lived a sin-free life. Mary is also said to have been conceived in her mother’s womb in the normal way but born without original sin. The reverence of Mary: Roman Catholics give Mary, (the mother of Jesus) an exalted position as mediator between man and God, and they pray to her. Scripture says, “For there is one God, and there is one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,” ( 1 Timothy 2:5). The clergy are believed to have the God-given authority to facilitate such rituals Their ceremony (in the dominion of grace) purifies an infant from original sin, restores, and integrates the child into Christ and His Church.
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Roman Catholics believe God imparts His saving grace through physical means (such as baptismal water and communion). To claim baptism is necessary or a prerequisite for salvation is a false teaching. The Bible clearly says we are saved by grace alone, not works ( Ephesians 2:4-9). Major Beliefs of Roman Catholicsīaptism is required for salvation. For the purpose of clarification, we will use the phrase, Roman Catholic(s) to refer to those who adhere to present-day Catholic doctrine. The Apostles' Creed denotes the whole Christian church as the holy catholic church. In this sense, the word, catholic, refers to the universal, true Christian Church of all times and all places. The relationship has softened, but life-changing differences remain. Though Catholics and Protestants share some parallel beliefs, there are some non-negotiables as outlined below. The beliefs of different Christian denominations throughout history have caused everything from minor skirmishes involving distinctives of the faith (how often to partake in communion, etc.) to major battles over non-negotiable doctrines (the Bible is God’s Word, infallible and inspired by Him.