That is typically true about us. However, I believe some of Vatican IIs decisions were to help with that area (lack of knowledge in the Bible). And it is important, as you know in the Catholic faith, to have a deep understanding where the traditions come from and what they represent. IMO, Catholic Mass has much more deeper roots and tradition than a 'typical' Protestant service that 'just' sings and preaches.
Originally posted by svt4stv:
i studied religion(s) all the way from elementary school through university (no expert though) and I have found that many Catholics I have met don't know much about their religion. My wife is Catholic, and my parents both were (I was baptized Catholic). They even said that mostly what they learned in Sunday School and confirmation classes was about the traditions basically how to go to church. My wife, and her entire family, don't know very much about the Bible. I'm not saying that this is all Catholics as some of Catholic CEGers are apparently learned scholars of theology but I do know from my experience in Lutheran and Baptist chuches that their congregations know very much about the Bible and its stories.
