My husband and 2 of my sons left the catholic church and now attend a new-wave type church, my other son and I left temporarily to follow them (the obedient wife) but found that we were more spiritually fulfilled in the catholic church. Now it seems that there is NO conversation about faith and that my husband is very upset with my (our) choice. Where there used to be a lot of conversation about God in our house, now it seems that there is little to none. I KNOW we have more in common than we differ so is it just that my husband is angry? Before I went back to the catholic church, we talked about faith all the time and now any time I ask a question about kids activities at the church, or anything about the people in the church, my husband just blows me off. I'm really hurt over this. I knew it would be a big deal, but I did NOT know that it would take God OUT of our relationship totally. Do I have to go back to a church I'm miserable in just to please him?
2006-07-01 03:24:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No, you do not have to be unhappy. You should continue going to the church you feel most comfortable with. Your husband and sons should go where they feel most comfortable. There is no reason to take God and faith out of your relationship or home. If you and your husband and sons disagree on some things, just don't discuss the things you disagree on. But do continue to discuss things you do agree on. You can all still pray together and give thanks together. It's religion that tears people apart - not one's faith in God. Just keep "religion" out of the equation and you should be fine.
2006-07-07 10:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by Samba Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't. But that doesn't really help does it. I cant make any suggestions other than try to explain how you feel. I am not sure why he left the catholic Church, but I do know that they have some substantial differences in doctrine from the later denominations. He may be a little hung up on issues like transubstantiation (Sorry, I have a feeling spell checker will have a fit over that one) If your husband is a new convert to this new denomination he may be going through a bit of self righteousness and assume that you are adhering to something that is wrong where he has moved into the light, which should mellow out in time. He needs to understand that it is not a question of Faith and that good doesn't care which church group you attend. It would be nice if you could share fellowship, but maybe on special occasions you can. Maybe you can go to midnight Mass at you church on Christmas and Easter and then head out to his church in the morning. Just a suggestion.
2006-07-01 03:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by kllr.queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, is this new age church Christian? If so, that means u both STILL believe in Christ. Christ only created one religion, and we(catholics) believe it's ours since it's mighty old, and all the divisiions happened from there...but if all u want is a fath centered family...u already have it. U guys are Christians. The Lords Prayer(Our Father), is universally said by all Christians, and so is the Apostle's Creed.(catholic means universal..it's not a religion in that prayer). And both of ur faiths believe in everything that prayer teaches, its the foundation of christianity....so just pray those two prayers, and just speak of stuff that are universally agreed upon in both religions. Then in private....say as many rosary's with heart that u can, u go to church every day and pray zelously for ur husband and ur kids to come back to church, and for a peaceful Catholic home...if it's HIS will. U pray to all three of them....the Trinity will hear ur prayers and see ur tears, and u will be rewarded...as long as u believe ur prayers will be answered in some form. God doesn't answer all prayers favorably, but he does give u a way to cope and be happy at the same time. Have faith! God will help u!
2006-07-01 04:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by Uncertain Soul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your husband is happy with his change in denomination as he says he is, then he should at least listen to what you are saying. Religion is a touchy subject for many people and is often a problem when trying to decide how to raise your children.
Look for a good compromise. Perhaps you can spend equal time between the Catholic church and his church. Take the kids to Sunday School (if they have it) at your husbands church, then Mass at the Catholic church.
Look for common ground and understanding. It can work.
2006-07-01 03:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to believe that heaven will only have one denomination of people, but the Bible does say in the last day's people will be deceived. I think that these new age religions are deceiving people. People really do need to read the Bible for themselves because it CLEARLY states that YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. That is the most important thing to GOD and JESUS, that no man will perish. Christians shouldn't be bickering with in the family. A good Bible to read and understand is The Living Bible. It can really open your eyes to the truth.
2006-07-01 03:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, get out of the catholic churc. they have laws that are manmade laws. not the true meaning of what the bible teaches. if your husband belongs to the christian church he is doing the right thing. maybe your conversations are different for that reason. he knows the true meaning and you do not. put god back in your lives by accepting god and going to church with your husband
2006-07-07 16:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 01:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately not, that's - in my opinion - only possible in true roman-catholic relations
2006-07-01 03:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋