I know it's possible, but do you think it can really work?
I'm Catholic & he's Jewish. I don't see why we can't celebrate both religions & respective holidays, but unfortunately his family doesn't see it that way. I'm sure we'll work it out because neither one of us is strict with our religion. Thanks for your comments, now I can sleep!
2006-09-07 20:37:08 · 19 answers · asked by Nic 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion is not the focus of your life.
You have a ceremony that is not religious .. but SPIRITUAL.
you allow your children to choose.
That's all.
2006-09-07 20:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not married yet, don't. It won't work. You think it will, but it won't when you have children, and holidays come around, and family gets involved. Or you could tell them to all go jump in the lake and marry anyway. You could cut yourself off from the family, and raise the children to the closest dart on the dart board landing on the best religion. They have to be one or the other, the children, that is. If they have a Jewish name, then I would suggest the Jewish religion and go to all the family holidays, it just gets so sticky otherwise. You, on the other hand, could still go where you wanted to go, if you are the one Catholic. Love can go down the drain when this sort of thing causes fights down the road, it eats on the relationship. Think ahead, play it out, and good luck.
2006-09-07 20:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by shardf 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My grandma is muslim and my grandpa was christian. They had 7 children who all could choose their religion. We all still celebrate both holidays and we know a lot about both traditions. I dont think its a bad thing. I mean, Im christian but through my grandmas eyes, I understand the muslim religion and have great respect for her and it. It doesnt divide our family even though half are christian and the other muslim. The WHOLE family celebrates Xmas and the WHOLE family celebrates Eid. At the end of the day, love is what ties us all together. Good luck!
2006-09-07 20:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by cuteangelshay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says you shouldn't be unevenly yoked, meaning a Christian shouldn't marry a non-Christian. Marriage at best is very difficult, with half ending in divorce. When you add an element which splits the whole family, causing strife, it makes for even more problems. Add to that children, being raised in a household celebrating both holidays, will never get a basis in either religion. Not to denigrate your fiance, but without Christ as your Lord and Savior, you're not going to Heaven. It's your responsibility to raise your children as Christians.
2006-09-07 20:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by ted.nardo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Building a good marriage is not an easy thing to do -- especially when complicated by religion. If you decide to go ahead with it, make an appointment with both a priest and a rabbi. They will help you work through some of the complications that can arise. Please discuss it at length before making any rash decisions. You owe it to your children!
2006-09-08 17:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my best girlfriends is Jewish and she married her Catholic boyfriend (now husband) last year. They're happy together and respectful of each other and thats what counts.
Their families got on board with it after awhile. They wanted their kids to be happy and in a healthy relationship.
Best of Luck to you both!
2006-09-07 20:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is the only thing that matters and that is what God wants (the creator). There is no Catholic God and there is no Jewish God. There is only one God.
But, what if it does not work out? Are you going to divorce due to your religious beliefs? If you do, did you really love each other?
Just be happy with each other no matter what anybody thinks.
Congradulations!!!
2006-09-07 20:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by One Love 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it can work. Just remember to respect each other's religion and teach the kids to do the same.
2006-09-07 20:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by lildude211us 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews are not allowed to marry non-jews. Besides, if you're not jewish, then the kids won't be jewish. Why not find and marry a nice christian guy?
(and i don't think you can celebrate both religion's holidays.)
2006-09-07 20:38:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it shouldn't be a problem if you are both willing to accept one an others faith... however have you discussed children and what faith you will bring them into... both family's will try to interfere again and it may cause a lot of conflict. the two of you will have to sort it out between you and make it very clear to your family's what your decision is.
2006-09-07 20:46:22 · answer #10 · answered by dosey-rosey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋