the guy i like told me he goes skateboarding in my churches parking lot becuase he live right across the street-i know he still likes me though.one time he asked me what catholic people do and he said his older brother told him that catholic people just pray to a bunch of statues(i guess you could say we do).I just ignored it and siad no we do more than that.most of my friends are catholic so i don't wanna be mean about it.does he not like that i'm catholic or was it just an honest question?does he have a problem with me being catholic?either way i still love him.
2006-08-05 11:28:11 · 11 answers · asked by Rosy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
i personally (and my family)do not pray to statues....I guess you could say other people in my religion do.
2006-08-05 11:40:43 · update #1
i'm too young to bring him to church with me and i don't think he'd want to come.but i'm old enough to have a boyfriend.
2006-08-05 11:44:33 · update #2
He does seem to be showing an interest in your faith. Maybe a good sit down would bring you closer. Catholicism incorporates both early Hellenestic and Judeo beliefs. The essence of all Christain faiths is the same though and that is the belief in Jesus. I will caution you to make sure that you understand the basics of your faith before launching into any discussions
2006-08-05 11:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by richard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the adjustments are no longer massive adjustments to me. i'm a Christian who became into raised Catholic, or perhaps nevertheless I disagree with a number of the catholic ideals i'd never say Catholics are damned or that they do no longer look to be Christians. i think of people who do are people who spend to a lot time observing what different persons are doing, rather of looking interior the replicate and making particular they're living like a Christian incredibly ought to. additionally, I actual have never known any Catholics who believed that different denominations of Christianity are no longer saved.
2016-09-28 22:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by regula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may like you, but he may not like that Catholics (includubg you) pray to 'statues' or to Mary. Praying to ANYONE other than God is forbidden by the Bible and by God.
And when it came about that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshipped him. But raised him up, saying,” Stand up; I too am just a man”. (Acts 10: 25-26) According to Catholic tradition Peter was the first Pope.
And I (John) fell at his (an angel) feet to worship him. And he said to me, “Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God… (Revelation 19:10)
You shall not make for yourself and idol, or any likeness of what is in Heaven above or on the Earth beneath or in the water under the Earth. You shall not worship or serve them; for I, am the Lord your God, am a jealous God… (Exodus 20:4-5)
If he has a problem with you praying to anyone or anything other than God, he is right in feeling that way.
2006-08-05 11:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by David T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how I explain the Communion of Saints to non-Catholics:
Do you have pictures of your loved ones? So do we.
Do you worship these pictures or the people they remind you of? Neither do we.
Do you love and honor the people represented in the pictures? So do we.
Catholics share the belief in the Communion of Saints with many other Christians, including the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Episcopal Churches.
The Communion of Saints is the belief where all saints are intimately related in the Body of Christ, a family. When you die and go to heaven, you do not leave this family.
Everyone in heaven or on their way to heaven are saints. You, me, my deceased grandmother, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mother Teresa.
As part of this family, you may ask your family and friends here on earth to pray for you. Or you may also ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Andrew, or your deceased grandmother in heaven to pray for you.
With love and prayers in Christ.
2006-08-05 15:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is Catholic, I'm protestant. We worked it out. Everyone has misconceptions - put him straight. Bring him to church with you.
Catholic and Protestant church ceremonies are almost identical. Catholic ceremony is more simply more elaborate and traditional. Protestants do things in a less formal way.
2006-08-05 11:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Spiked Coffee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both protestant and catholic denominations are christian. I know that I have some confusion concerning Catholicism and I'm protestant. I really don't think he was being mean. It was probably just a curious question.
2006-08-05 11:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look nothing to do with ruddy statues yep only stone but the heart isnt ... i was brought up catholic ,lost it in to what i believe in all faiths etc but i still have faith beliefs. he is he !you are you ! let him be him you be you . one life be happy ... doesnt mean he is bad we cant judge each other, to much poo on this planet as there is . be happy he fancies you
2006-08-05 11:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by wonder woman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm.. It seems to me like he wants to have a real talk. Seize the moment, and really talk, these things come very rarely to a man...
2006-08-05 11:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was an honest question. You should sit him down and explain your religion to him.
2006-08-05 11:34:36 · answer #9 · answered by fgnfljgkjl k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on his tone of voice
2006-08-05 11:31:54 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋