2006-07-07 06:30:45 · 18 answers · asked by Dekota Fanning 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
This should have been fully discussed and decided before you were married.
Were you married in the Catholic Church? If yes, then both you and your wife have promised to raise your children as Catholics.
If no, then you need to fully discuss and decide now.
Please note that there have been some Buddhist Catholics or Catholic Buddhists, most notably Thomas Merton.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-07-07 18:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, that is a fundamental difference that would have to have been resolved before marriage was even considered. The Bible is clear that Christians are not to marry unbelievers (specifically called being "unequally yoked") Marriage links you in a way that no other relationship does, and whatever your belief system, you have to see the wisdom in making sure you are on the same page with your spouse about such an important issue. It's hard enough without something like that to come between you, and it will effect your kids no matter what decision you make.
2006-07-07 13:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bethany M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you having issues with the two separate religions as a couple? If so, was that not brought up before marriage and before bringing children up? That is a hard thing to deal with and should not be taken lightly. The children should go a few times and experience both. But it should be their decision and not forced upon them. And if they so choose to attend neither or go into another religion sobeit..
2006-07-07 13:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by ridersinthesky11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you should have thought of that before hand but now all you can do is raise them with both religions and then when it is right for the kids they will choose.
2006-07-07 13:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by Joy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think catholic...
But you can still teach your children buddism at home.
my boyfriend is Buddist and i'm catholic too. When have kids. I think i'm going to take them to a catholic church. And still allow them to learn about buddism. Let them to to the temple n stuff you. Because I go to the temple with my bf everytime he goes. But that is really up to them what they want to be when they grow up and are old enough to make desisions on their own. Just don't push them and tell them what they should be. But I don't see anything wrong with being or practicing both religions at the same time. =]
My Dad's familly is baptist and my mom was catholic. But we all went along with my mom to catholic churches since I was a baby and so did my dad. I've gone to baptist churches with my dad too...I don't think indefferent. But i am catholic.
I also had a friend her mom was jewish and her dad was Christian. But she was jewish..And she told me that the woman is dominant. and that's the way it is. ahahah i don't know..
I've seen many other similar casses. But it seems like a pattern that the female (mother) takes charge. HAHAHAH
Good luck!!!
2006-07-07 13:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by blah blah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Educate them as to the differences, and allow them to develop an understanding on their own.
A previous answer said that they are Atheists. This is not true. Atheism is a philosophy in and of itself. If you wanted to refer to them as being explorers or unsure, they could be considered Agnostic, but as children many would say we don't have a religious committment made.
Take turns having them attend services with each parent, and allow them to learn more about each. They will inform you as to their preferences... Respect that and help them to develop into informed, encultured individuals.
2006-07-07 13:36:31 · answer #6 · answered by stephen_masoncity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should really let the kids deside,but don' t push them to one or the other religion.And tell them its ok to you and your wife to what ever they decide,But both you and your wife have to be comitted to that promise and won't have that thought of why your kids don't pick one or the others religion.Maybe they won't pick either religion
2006-07-07 13:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have sorted this out bforehand! According to Cristians even Buddha is in Limbo!
Teach your children to respect both religions and all the others---
2006-07-07 13:33:31 · answer #8 · answered by dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is so simple. Educate your kids about both religions. Don't try to sell them either one. Then, when they are old enough, they will decide for themselves which path they want to follow. It may be neither, it may be catholicism or it may be buddhism. Let them pick and don't try to influence their decisions.
2006-07-07 13:40:19 · answer #9 · answered by ladyladance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were really buddhist you would know that your kids would grow up catholic in that situation.
2006-07-07 13:32:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋