What is the distinction between Catholicism and Protestant churches?
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"The divisions between Catholicism and Protestantism are mere superficialities; at their core, both embrace the same essence of Jesus and the divine."
According to Osho, there is virtually no significant theological difference between Catholics and Protestants: both accept Jesus, the virgin birth, and the resurrection. Protestantism, he says, began as Martin Luther’s political protest after failing to become pope. The only notable devotional variation is Catholic veneration of Mary. For Osho, such sectarian splits are superficial; his critique addresses Christianity as a whole.
They share the same beliefs about Jesus; Protestants split after Luther couldn’t become pope, while Catholics also honor Mary.
Why this matters practically
- Focus on inner transformation instead of arguing over sect labels or minor doctrines.
- Recognize how ego and power can shape religions, so question authority and motives.
- Build tolerance by seeing shared essentials rather than differences.
- Recognize how ego and power can shape religions, so question authority and motives.
- Build tolerance by seeing shared essentials rather than differences.
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