Things Catholics Are Tired of Hearing

Myths Debunked

There are many myths about Catholics and their beliefs that are unfair and need to be cleared up. When many people discover that someone is Catholic, they often ask at least one question or make at least one statement that is off-base, absurd or even downright rude. While many Catholics aren't shy about their faith nor have problems with people asking them about their faith, the issue really comes when Christians develop an inaccurate, opinion-based beliefs about Catholics and don't take the time or are unwilling to grow in their understanding about what they truly believe. Here are five of the biggest misconceptions about Catholics and why they are totally false. Grow in your understanding now.

Catholics Only Worship Statues

This statement is pretty common, but untrue. Catholics don't worship statues. They honor Jesus, His disciples and the Saints all of which are highly regarded in the Catholic Church. Many question Catholics relationship with Mary, believing they worship her, when in fact they honor her, admiring her particularly for her courage and her willingness to serve God humbly and wholeheartedly. Catholics are not idol worshipers. Just as many Christians of various denominations have and carry things around them that remind of us Jesus, like a cross necklace, or a wall cross, many Catholics have pictures of Jesus, His disciples and the Saints that also remind them of those they highly regard.

Catholics Only Care About Tradition

Catholics, who consider themselves to be the original Christians, try their best to hold the same traditions that the church held in the first century. While tradition is important to Catholics, it is not the sole source of their belief system. Traditions are simply ways for Catholics to honor and celebrate God and their faith. These traditions have meaning and are meant to bring them closer to God. There is also a common misconception that Catholics made up all their rules, when in fact all traditions in the Catholic Church have biblical roots. The history of the Catholic Church is built on the foundation of Jesus Christ and His teachings.