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CathSemblies of Fundie Lite

 (Assemblies of God Christian theology-Red (as in USSR like far left/leftist) artsy apolitical (see here) post liberal Remade-Reformist Tradcath Unity (based off of the shared traits between Assemblies of God and TradCath/Catholicism

Like Conservative Lutheranism/US type Anglicanism (which are halfway), similar to this but fusionary (maybe in the realm of something not far off from being like an Assemblies of God inspired Catholic Charismatic Renewal/Pentacostal Catholicism, Assyrian Pentecostal Church, Pentescostal Unity (maybe like this), non denominational so part Tradcath 

Maybe something like this (like being a Catholic [including maybe tradcath] but studying a part of the Assemblies of God network. https://www.reddit.com/r/FundieSnarkUncensored/comments/srrcx6/everyone_people_outside_of_this_community_seems/

My combined Xtian ideology (Roman Catholicism in 1980s-2005 with a few latin masses thrown in/Garden State Baptist-reluctant, Conservative Liberal Televangelism observer /Assemblies of God 2007-2008, like my Florida A/G church in particular which did remind me a bit of my former Catholic Church in NJ)

The fundamentals of BOTH Red (as in USSR like far left/leftist) artsy apolitical (see here) post liberal Remade-Reformist Tradcath and Assemblies of God are exactly the same. They are both Christian denominations. They both believe in a triue God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit and in Christ as the messiah / saviour.

The biggest difference is in their 'style' of worship. The Catholic Church is very old with rituals steeped in tradition. The Assemlies of God Church is very young with a strong emphasis on praise and worship (particularly through music) and a strong emphasis on the 'gifts of the Holy Spirit' which are also part of the Catholic Faith although expressed differently.  

Doctrinally - both believe in the Nicene Creed, although the A/G church never says it and most A/G folk have never heard of it. Nevertheless, they agree on the fundamental truths of the Christian faith. In other words they are both Christian.

Relationally - both will have hardliners who think the other group is completely hellbound. This is more likely to be seen in the A/G, which has been significantly influenced by Dispensationalist theology. Many A/G folk see the Catholic Church as idol worshipers, and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy as "the Whore of Babylon" from the book of Revelation. Having said that, both will have kind Christians who will embrace other believers who are different from themselves. It's going to be a mixed bag.

Spiritually: both believe in the power of prayer, and that God still does wondrous and amazing things, including full blown miracles.

Off the top of my head, that's about where the similarities come to an end. Now for the..

DIFFERENCES

Oh boy. I don't have time to fully develop this. But here's a bit.

Doctrinally: Disagreement on what happens in the Eucharist (for A/G it is nothing but a memorial without any real sacramental efficaciousness); what happens in baptism (and who it's for - A/G don't baptize infants); the role of leadership (A/G have no priests); Apostolic succession; the authority of the Bishop of Rome (Catholics say he's the vicar of Christ and head of the Church on earth; A/G think he may not even be saved). I could go on and on - there are huge differences doctrinally

Worship: A/G has no liturgy whatsoever. Typical service is some rousing songs, followed by an offering, followed by a sermon and maybe some prayer time. No liturgy at all, and no communion service except maybe once a month at the very most, and more likely a couple or three times a year. While holding the Bible in a high place of honor, A/G tends not to read it much - maybe just a couple of verses that the pastor is going to preach from, unlike the Roman practice of several lessons each service.

Social Rules: A/G comes from a very legalistic background. It has loosened up a lot in the last 30 years, but is still legalistic compared to Roman Catholic. For example, in the Roman church, smoking a cigarette or having a beer aren't considered sin. In the A/G they usually are. Like I said, that's changing, but 40 years ago these things were sin: going to movies, smoking, drinking, gambling, shorts on women, long hair on men, etc.

From a very surface level experience without getting into the dogma/doctrine of the different denominations the immediate difference is going to be liturgical. In this respect Lutheranism is kind of a midway, as is Anglicanism (which is Episcopalian in America unless it's a dissenting branch).

If you've been confirmed you probably know some of the basics of Catholic dogma - try exploring Assembly of God theology and see if you can sign on. Most people never get that involved in their actual personal views on theology though.