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What is the difference between Catholic beliefs and Nazarene beliefs.  I attended a Nazarene service and could see little difference between the two.  Mainly the difference was in the style of delivery.

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                          Peace

Dear Megan
   There two main religious bodies that use the name: Nazarene. One is very similar to Catholics in doctrines related to the Godhead and the role of Christ.
   The Other is very different, to the point that the Catholic Church doesnt reconize its baptism as being vaild and are not considered Christian.
   Both differ from Catholic in other areas, and sometime even each other. For example: one approves of abortion, while the Catholic Church reconizes it as a grave sin and crime against the unborn and its parents. One believes "Once saved, Always saved", Catholic reject this doctrinal concept.
   Thats about all I recall, from talks with my aunt who was one for a while before becoming a Mormon.

                        your servant in Christ
                              george

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