I’m curious if any other Catholics at GCU have experienced this.
I’ve talked with my fair share of Christians here on campus, and most of the people I’ve met are either Protestant or non denominational, which is completely fine!
But I’ve noticed that whenever I mention I’m Catholic, I sometimes get weird looks or reactions, almost as if I’m part of a completely different religion rather than another Christian tradition.
I’ve even had some conversations where people made pretty harsh comments about Catholic beliefs, sometimes going as far as calling certain practices pagan or saying the Catholic Church isn’t following Scripture correctly.
I have nothing against Protestants or non denominational Christians. I genuinely enjoy talking about Christ and learning about different perspectives. But sometimes these conversations feel less like trying to understand each other and more like trying to prove that Catholicism is wrong.
I understand that GCU is a Christian university with a Protestant background, so I expect theological differences. I just wish there were a little more mutual understanding and respect.
Have any other Catholics at GCU experienced this, or is it just me? I’d genuinely love to hear your experiences.