From the beginning of their history, the Christians were divided into various contending factions. One of the most important sects is Catholicism which emerged in about the second century the Catholics believed in the doctrine of the deity of Jesus.
The clergy administered the sacraments, could listen to confession and absolve a man of his sins and were permitted to receive bequests.
Roman Catholics believe Thai God’s revelation to man did not cease with the completion of the Bible; God continues to speak through the Church. The pronouncements of the Pope and the Catholic Church have the same authority as the words of the Bible.
The Catholics believe in the dogmas relating to Christology, the Trinity, the Original Sin, the Atonement, the resurrection of the body and everlasting life in heaven or hell.