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Entry: Is There Conservatism Beyond Christianity? (or how to book a mental vacation in Athens or Valhalla) Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/is_there_conservatism_beyond_christianity_or_how_to_book_a_mental_vacation#23276 Post contents: Mr. Sid Cundiff, You are quite right that there are enormous differences between Protestantism (particularly the American type) and Catholicism. If an unbeliever (or an alien)were watching T.V. and ran across EWTN and then the analogous Revivalist circus channel there would be no doubt in his mind that they had little to nothing in common. I'm not sure that would be the case comparing a mass at St. Peter's or one in an Anglican Church in England or a Lutheran one in Sweden. And while there are very serious doctrinal differences between Rome and say, Lutheran doctrine (sin and justification are significant), they are agreed on the Trinity, Christ's role as Savior, the concept of salvific sacraments, etc. While uniformity in dogma is not the hallmark of a religion, there are doctrines that are essential to Christianity. That's how we can determine that Presbyterians are Christians and Mormons are not. Dogma about the Person and work of Jesus Christ is pretty fundamental to the definition of Christianity. When asking the question, "Who is Jesus?," Jews and Christians are polar opposites. Having said this, I wish to say that I have numerous traditionalist Roman Catholic friends whom I love and respect. I hope to spend eternity with them. And I wish to make common cause with them (and you Sid)socially and politically. I'll pray for the Jews. Sent at: 2008 10 13