We agreed to raise our kids in the Nazarene church. I wanted to buy him a new Bible for father's day (he mentioned wanting one like mine....not Catholic), but now he says it HAS to be a Catholic Bible. He will accept another Bible, but the Catholic one is the one he would use the most. I don't get it. He's never read the other books in the Catholic Bible, so what difference does it make? Are there any websites that could help us sort through our religious differences?
2006-06-08 09:54:23 · 8 answers · asked by teeney1116 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you don't get it, perhaps you should give your Catholic husband the benefit of the doubt and get him a Catholic Bible. If he's not going to be happy with anything other than a Catholic Bible, just get him a Catholic Bible.
The Catholic Bible contains seven more books than non-Catholic Bibles do. These are books that he apparently wants to read. Why deny him that?
Personally, I recommend the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, the Douey Rheims, or the New American Bible.
2006-06-14 01:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by Daver 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry I can't be much help, but I'd suggest getting the RSV Catholic edition bible. It's a really good translation developed by non-Catholic Christians but has the full canon of books that was assembled in the 4th to 5th century.
Maybe you can further look into both sides and realize the many things they have in common.
2006-06-08 10:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, one more time for good measure: Catholics are the original Christians. The Catholic Church began just after the Resurrection. Your church began in 1895. The automobile is older than your church. You would think that almost 2,000 years of existance would give you some authority on things. Guess that is too much to ask from some Protestent groups.
As to your question, If it doesn't make a difference what Bible he gets, why are you making a big deal out of it. It is his day, so give him what he wants. You don't have to get it.
2006-06-08 10:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Ted Striker 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uh, first, your question doesnt make any sense. I am always amazed by my fellow Protestants that seem to think that Catholics arent Christian. They are Christian. They accept Jesus as the Saviour, they take communion, they ask forgivness, etc. What part of that is not Christian? Its just that Protestantism broke off and reformed, took out some of the extraneous stuff, simplified, etc. But both are Christianity.
By the way, he really doesnt have to convert, even if you raise your kids in the Nazarene church, I say let him stick with his Catholic bible, and if he wants to go to the Catholic church on Sunday while the rest of you go to the Nazarene, then do it- meet up for lunch afterwards. This shouldnt creat that big of a schism in your life.
2006-06-08 10:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First- your husband should have agreed to raise your children Catholic...if not, or you were not married by a priest or Deacon, you are living in sin.
You should fix this ASAP. Go talk to a priest- it is easy to correct.
Protestant Bibles take books out. Catholic Bibles contain the full canon of scripture...and the Bible was assembled by Catholics, by the way!
Easiest way for you to learn about the Church is to attend RCIA. You are not forced to convert RCIA is a class for those who are interested in converting, but it is not require. If the 2 of you go together, you have something to talk about after each class, because it is all broken into sections.
Catholicism for Dummies is a good book, as is the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church ( very easy q&A format)
God Bless- I married a Protestant....is takes work, but it can work!
2006-06-11 09:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe find a non-biased counselor? From a church neither of you attend to help work through this. It's really hard to find a common denominator when it comes to 2 seperate faiths.
2006-06-08 09:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by paj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics ARE Christians!
If he wants a "Catholic" Bible, let him have it. The message is still the same. It our belief in Christ that saves all Christians - even Cathoilic ones.
2006-06-08 10:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by paintingj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fail to see the difference. In the grander scheme of things, aren't you both technically Christians???
2006-06-08 10:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by Pask 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 12:32:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋