Are Mormons, Muslims, and Catholics Christian?

That's a loaded question! Let's discuss how people might go about answering it.

[markjd]

As a Catholic, it always bugs me when somebody asks me “Are you Catholic or Christian?” I always answer “both.”

[GabrielUngacta]

I had a classmate from Europe. And when people asked him "Are you Catholic or Christian" he would go "huh?". He said Europeans find this question very weird because they ask "Catholic or Protestant?"
We Americans are the odd ones who think that Catholic and Christian are different religions.

[krazykris]

I grew up Catholic. Most people in my congregation considered Protestants to be Christian, but they wouldn't consider non-trinitarians to be Christian (i.e. Mormans, oneness pentacostals, etc.)

[h.antoniovillalobos]

I’m Catholic. I think your channel is great. I appreciate the more academic and unbiased approach to how you present your content. I’m learning a lot about other faiths and denominations, including my own. Thank you for the work you do. God bless you.

[LandgraabIV]

I grew up Protestant in Brazil and it was very weird to me when I found out some Protestants in the US say Catholics are not Christians. I've never heard any Protestant in Brazil ever claim that. That they are the "wrong kind" of Christians, yes, but never that they're not Christians at all.

[lib-center]

I'm not offended, as a Catholic. I'm glad there are videos clarifying this from a neutral POV. Us Catholics genuinely think ourselves Christian, as do Protestants, even if due to disagreements we sometimes deny one another that label. Though I suspect some non-Catholic Christians would be offended if they were asked "are you Christian or Protestant?"

[barbmcrae]

Joshua, I've been using your videos in a study at the Senior Living Community where I'm the chaplain. We have enjoyed them so much. We've learned new things about our own denominations and about others. Our conversations have continued at times well beyond the class time. It's helped us to see others a little more clearly and with compassion. Thanks for putting so much time and effort into this project.

[Styrophoamicus]

I'm Muslim and I thought your discussion of "are Muslims Christian" was very thought provoking. Thanks for your thoughts!

[b]

As a Catholic, I would probably define a Christian as a person baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit who is accepting the Nicene Creed.

[MusicBlik]

"Mormon" here - I appreciate your fair-handed treatment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm an active participant in your regular polls, and I feel like most of your subscribers are at least willing to have a civil dialog, which speaks to the type of audience you're trying to attract.

[jonathanstensberg]

“Hi, I’m Joshua, and I am really sick of the comment section.”

[KatrinaSanford]

Thank you so much for presenting the facts from multiple points of view and giving people the tools to consider the questions, where the questions are coming from and the answers for themselves, instead of telling people what they should think. This is such a breath of fresh air in a society where we have people constantly telling people what they should think and not allowing people to come to their own conclusions or even understand why they think what they think. I very much apprectaite what you are doing!

[thoreau]

I'm protestant, but I always considered catholics as fellow Christians.

[DavidLTJ]

Great video. I'm a member of prison ministries and a practicing Catholic who work with Methodists, Evangelicals, Baptists and Pentecostal to mention a few. Apart from their obvious curiosity around the eucharist and our firm acknowledgement of reverence, shown to God, I NEVER had to answer any questions regarding my Christianity. I find it odd that there are so many Youtube videos of Christians slandering each other. Please don't get me wrong, your enlightenment is greatly appreciated; Thank you. for sharing!

[travisfarmer]

Being Christian, I am not in a position to judge whether or not others are Christian. If they say "Jesus is Lord" that is good enough for me. Our Father knows what is in our hearts and minds. Even if they are "new" at being Christian, they may be confused on certain issues but that is no disqualification. I can only speak for myself and testify that I have come a long way from where I started and made MANY mistakes along the way. THE HOLY SPIRIT is still teaching me new things even after 22 years of learning.
May our FATHER bless all of you and lead us into THE TRUTH.

[a.duncan]

I'm impressed with the way you lay out information. I've always thought all the ways different believers proclaim their faith was like a sporting league wherein all the teams are vying for first place. As an old Mormon friend answered the question of who's right in their beliefs, he responded: "God sits on a mountain. There are many paths up the mountain." Works for me...

[PipeDreamerJacques]

As a Catholic, I was bewildered the question was even asked (about Catholicism).

It’s one thing to say, “they are Christian, but we disagree on X, Y, & Z” and another to say we aren’t Christian at all. (The latter being a pretty bold claim, historically speaking…)

I certainly agree that ‘honoring’ the name of Christ isn’t sufficient; Trinitarian doctrine being a litmus test to say the least.

[rileyfairchild]

Asking a Catholic if they are Christian is like asking an Iowa native if they are an American citizen.

[estherlovelle]

I’m a Catholic and I clicked out of disgust lol. I appreciate all you do keep it up.

[billwhitteaker]

I was curious how you were going to answer and I think you did a very good job keeping it civil, thoughtful, and something all sides can ponder.