JW and Catholic?

Question

I have a bf. Hes a Jehovah's Witness. Im a Roman Catholic. And i admit- sometimes I dont like his religion. I really dont want it to get between our relationship, but sometimes I cant help wishing that he was a Catholic too. How can I get over this? I dont want to disrespect his religion because I know Jehovah's witnesses have good intentions. Any hints to overcome this horrible feeling?

BTW- weve been going out for almost 4 months and he isnt baptized yet so hes not an offical JW.

Answer 1

I'm not sure overcoming "this horrible feeling" is the best idea. That "horrible" feeling may be helpful for you. Why are you dating this man? Do you hope to have a long term relationship with him? If it is a passing thing, a relationship that you don't believe will last, then you may just want to ignore the feeling. But if you intend for the relationship to last, listen to that feeling. Think about how your different religions will impact your relationship. How will you feel when someone in one of your families' dies or gets married? Will you attend the services together? What about your potential wedding? And children? Obviously, none of this matters if this isn't a long term relationship, but if it is, you should seriously consider them now.

Answer 2

Ther are some relationships that work, but in my opinion, drop the JW. You'll just have heart-ache later on. Hard times come to all relationships, so when the going gets rough, you may blame each other's religion and confuse your kids. Everyone uses the other person's weakness in an arguement. Marriage can get really down and dirty and don't let anyone tell you different. However, that being said, there are people from the same faith who struggle worse than people of diverse faith.

Um, I didn't bring my crystal ball with me today. Do you share a lot in common otherwise? Because later on, the things you enjoy together is what will be the glue to hold you together when everything else is gone. (ie: physical attraction)

Answer 3

Have you both been to each other's churches? I would suggest you find out all the contradictions between the two faiths, then attempt to figure out which is correct. You won't be able to, but you should try. It will show you that religion, yours and his both, are based on untestable beliefs. If you have an open mind, and brave enough to give up the emotional crutch, you might even decide religion in general, while having some good qualities, isn't about truth and should never be something that divides two people who love each other.

But then, consider the source. I am an unabashed atheist who wouldn't consider a relationship with someone who believed in a loving god who was omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent, yet allowed evil and suffering among those he "loved."

Answer 4

yes, here is a hint: You both need to begin at the beginning! Ask the Lord Jesus to come into your hearts, forgive all your sins, and lead you in HIS way.

Jehovah's witnesses are really screwed up in their doctrinal understanding of the Bible; so much so that all of the rest of Christianity understands them as a cult. They don't believe in hell, nor do they believe that Jesus literally rose from the dead... As a matter of fact, they do not believe in the deity of Jesus (third member of the trinity) and they believe that he is only an angel... Michael the archangel actually. It was founded by a couple guys (Russell and Rutherford) who made prophecies which later were proved to be false, therefore the founders were false prophets, so what does that say? They have a lot more doctrinal stuff that is totally warped from the truth and they come off like they are the only true Christian religion.

The Bible warns us to not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers, especially in marriage. So if you two want a relationship, don't do it unless you are willing to begin at the basics and let the Lord Jesus be the center of your lives. If you will do that then I can guarantee that that horrible feeling will disappear like the morning mist when the sun has risen to full day!

Answer 5

Poor baby... I am Catholic myself... and I know his religion enough to say that you better see this clearly.... It is very ifficult to change religion for a witness.... They follow you so closely... But mostly, the problem is if and when you have children... Jehovah witness refuse blood transfusions...which is unthinkable if your child needs blood after an injury... Real Catholic will do evething possible to save their children but Jehovah witness simply refuse
to save anyone needing blood,...including their wives...that would be you... If you can live with such a possibility...no problem, if not, them change boyfriend if he cannot change religion... Could you ever forgive him or ever love him if he let you child die because he refused a blood transfusion for your child ? Unfortunately, and contrary to what they say, Jesus did many things that denies their belief... He did come to change things, he did not let the ear or the ground... he even ressucitated Lazarus... Now why would he agree on letting people die? He fed the crows as needed... and he healed so many people, he would have done the same if a blood transfusion would have been needed...
Refusing blood transfusions would be like refusing His food to your child, your mother or yourself or his own self... That is selfish of Jehovah Witnesses....and unthinkable for a Catholic...
This woul be a constant worry... for a lifetime.... Honestly, finding a way is very unlikely... unless he agrees to a total religious phylosophie change..., but that would also create only problems with is own family... Actually, Jehovah Witnessess try very hard daily to get Catholics to view things their way... , but sorry, they tried four years with me and I think that I convert them instead...

Hope Jesus helps you in this matter... He will...

Goo Luck.......

Answer 6

I think it is natural that you would feel that way, because you recognize the fullness of truth found in the Catholic faith and you want to share that with him. On the otherhand, you have to realize that someone's faith is personal, and you can't just expect them to change it to please you.

Really, I wouldn't recommend marrying someone who is not Catholic. It will just lead to many problems down the road. It will lead to a lot of loneliness since you won't be able to share and grow in faith together, and it will also lead to a lot of difficulties when you have children.

I think it is a good idea to give all of this some consideration now, before you become any more serious. I am sure that you could discuss this further with your priest as he probably has more insight having counseled many inter-faith couples over the years.

Answer 7

Jehovah's Witnesses have the true religion. A person who is honest, humble, and hungry for truth cannot study with Jehovah's Witnesses without realizing that they represent the only true Christianity on earth today.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2005/1/1a/article_01.htm

Answer 8

well as Once a Jw my self he not supposed to be dating you at all. Jw Don't date until planing for marriage. JW Believe diff rent cuz some of what u believe makes no sense and vice verse

Answer 9

Well i hate to burst your bubble, but JW is no more a cult then RC. So don't be hating on him.

Did you know RC changed the 10 commandments, 3 times.

they deleted the second, changed the 4th from sabbath to sunday, and divided the last in 2 to make it seem as tho there is still 10. (check your catechism to exodus 20)

Also you don't need to believe me, but for your own sake watch these video's (they are Bible studies), if you don't then don't worry because you really just don't want to know. - well i think these are the videos,

Answer 10

Truth is that his religion has already become an issue on your relationship. Chances are that he will not convert to Roman Catholicism, and I assume that you will not covert to his religion. Now this presents a big problem here. You might consider changing boyfriends.