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Identify the beliefs of Protestants and the beliefs of Catholics.

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Broadly Speaking, the differences between Protestants (of which there are many subsets) and Roman Catholics are:

The Bible:

Protestants see the Bible as the sole source of God's wisdom while Catholics are influenced by centuries of Church teaching and insight

The role of Good Works:

Protestants believe that salvation comes from faith alone while Catholics believe that faith must be accompanied by good works.

The Pope:

Catholics believe that the Pope is the successor of Saint Peter while Protestants don't see much Biblical authority for even having a Pope.

The Eucharist:

This is the big one. Con v. Transubstantiation. Catholics believe that you are eating the body and blood of Christ while Protestants believe it is a symbol.

Others:

Role of Mary, Saints, etc.

Role of the Sacraments

Priestly celibacy

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