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This is not true.

The RCC, along with most mainstream denominations, have been declining for the past several decades. They were steady in the late 80's but by the mid 90's were declining again.

A century ago most Europeans were Roman Catholic (65%). Now this has dropped to 24%. This trend has continued worldwide.

We are talking population. As the population has increased the Roman Catholic Church has failed to reach new peoples. Growth continues as tradition (families associated with RCC tradition) but many of the actual churches are dead.

The Pentecostal church is not non-trinitarian (you have confused Pentecostalism with Oneness Pentecostalism).


The reason Pentecostals are striving where the Roman Catholic Church (and most mainstream denominations) have failed is not a different gospel. I believe their theology is often weak and incorrect, but perhaps this contributes to its assimilation by non-western cultures.

 

What you ate ignoring is population growth.

Additionally, Roman Catholic attendance has dropped by 50%.

Let's be honest here - most Catholics are Catholic by tradition. They belong to a false church which most will not attend.

Baptist growth has far exceeded Catholic growth BUT not in mainstream denominations (most baptist churches are not denominational).

 

You refer to the Baptist Church. There is no such an animal.

When we speak of a church beyond a congregation we are not speaking of a church.

Do I know that Oneness Pentecostalism is a minority within Pentecostalism and one most Pentecostals reject? Yes, of course.

Do I believe those who reject the doctrine of the Trinity are Christians?

Accepting the doctrine of the Trinity does not make one a Christian. What is required is repentance and belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

So I would say Oneness Pentecostal doctrine insofar as rejecting the doctrine of the Trinity is not Christian doctrine. That does not mean that there are no Oneness Pentecostals who are Christian.

Likewise, Roman Catholic doctrine is not Christian. It appeals to those seeking ritualistic worship and a certain type of structure. BUT that does not mean Roman Catholics are not Christian.

A man can believe all the right doctrines without being a Christian.

 

Yea....your bias is showing

I actually agree with you. I have Catholic friends, many are Christian. Some of my Catholic friends are just "Catholic" by tradition (I guess you could say "non-practicing" Catholics?....these are the ones that talk about Jameson vs Bushmill but as a Baptist I dont have to choose just one ).


From a spiritual sense, Christians (true Christians) are fantastic. They are my family. Some are Catholic, some Baptist, some Presbyterian, a few Methodist, and a few Assembly of God.

 

Funny thing is Bushmills' master distiller is Catholic and Jameson was a Protestant. But based on geography Jameson is Catholic and Bushmills Protestant.

I just say this to ease your mind about some 10 year Bushmills passing your lips.

 

On another note -

Pentecostalism is the fastest growing religion in the world. (And most Pentecostals are trinitarians).

I think a good question is "why?".

Is it because Pentecostalism has a heavy focus on the Kingdom (the Kingdom experienced now)?

Is it based on the culture of areas where Christianity is growing (non-Western areas of the word)?

Or both....or something else?


I mention culture because Roman Catholics and churches that came out of the Roman Catholic Church often hold very similar thought processes in terms of theology.