Is Catholicism a Branch of Christianity or Something Else?

Is Catholicism a Branch of Christianity or Something Else?

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Ask five Christians what Catholicism is, and you might get five different answers. Some see it as just another denomination, others view it as a separate religion altogether—and some aren’t even sure where the lines are drawn.

Historically, the Catholic Church claims direct succession from the apostles and sees itself as the original expression of Christianity. Protestants, however, have long objected to certain doctrines, practices, and authority structures they believe stray from biblical teaching.

This breakdown from Crosswalk walks through the basics of Catholic theology and what sets it apart from evangelical Christianity:
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What do you think? Is Catholicism best understood as a denomination of Christianity, or does it teach a fundamentally different gospel?
How should Christians engage with Catholic friends and family—especially when it comes to questions of salvation and authority?

Unity doesn’t require uniformity—but it does demand clarity on the Gospel.

Christianity is the worshipp of only God, of prayers only to God and of salvation through Faith alone. Our good deeds are not for a reward but are a demonstration of our love for God.

IF Catholicism fits this it is Christian if it doesn’t it is pagan.