I married a Catholic & tried to convert but didn't fully understand the faith but love the church itsself. So why is so important to be catholic to continue going there?
2006-09-23 07:15:27 · 17 answers · asked by "karma" 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why does it make a difference? It doesn't, to me... or most of us out here.... but it surely must make a difference to your family.... are you looking for permission to quit? are you looking for someone to tell you what is right?......
sometimes if you are ambivalent about things, then you stick with it just so life is easier... you all go as a family, you do the same kind of things, etc.... if it's important to your spouse and not to you, then you do it to honor your spouse. This really works if you have no other strong feelings one way or another....
You should search yourself for your values and what you believe, and what you want to believe. Are you feeling guilt? Are you feeling like a hypocrit? Lost?
I will suggest that you not make a decision about something -- religion or any other thing -- without being informed. How can you judge without all the information? Talking to the priest is a great suggestion, if you want to learn more about the church.
Is it that you don't "feel" how you think you should?....if you don't 'get it' and you really want to, pray over it. You want God to move your heart, in this case... speak to you... reach you.....No rules about prayer.... sit quietly and get in touch with your inner voice.... listen to God's voice... whatever makes you comfortable. You can get answers this way.
If you are asking this question sincerely, then it will take some work on your part to get to the right answer-- for you.
2006-09-23 08:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Fresa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For one thing if you were not a Catholic where did you get married?... no priest who is a real priest would ever go along with a mixed marrage cerimony... And, your husband is not a good Catholic if he married outsid of his faith... so... as all of this was done against Catholic law... why bother with even trying to be catholic...
I was married to a non-practicing Catholic... She wanted to still be married in that cults way... so I went along with the classes for a time... but it was clear that she was not reallyinterested and neither was I so we went and found a Protestant Pastor to marry us... I am now of The True Christian Faith and know that pastor was not true to The Faith either. We were never married in the eyes of God..... And neither are you... simple fact of the rules of The Roman "church"..... and of any True Church....
I came to The True Christian Faith after that marrage ended... I choose not to persue another... but should I ...it will be with someone of The True Faith and will be by God's rules....not the man invented dogma of a religious cult...
2006-09-23 14:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well if you love the church then you should study about the things you do not understand and see if you still feel that way. Converting to catholicism is a way of joining the church family. It is important to your spiritual growth to have a spiritual family to help you and guide you through the rituals and doctrines and such. Good luck with whatever you choose.
2006-09-23 14:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
attend Catholic Services along with others as I, too, like their Rituals and Ceremonies. am not a member of the Catholic Faith but this has never stopped me from going or feeling uncomfortable while there.
2006-09-23 14:21:44 · answer #4 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Practically, differences in faith can be divisive for a family.
I don't have any real advice; perhaps prayerfully continue to discern where you are led and what is best for your family.
2006-09-23 14:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't if you want to keep your sanity. REad your bible and you will see it was the Catholic church that persecuted Christians and anyone else that did not believe according to what they taught and it will come to that again. Read your history to confirm it. Read your bible and study it to see what it says. If you really like going there, you are putting yourself in dangers way but it is your choice. Enjoy.
2006-09-23 14:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It makes no difference at all.....whatever love you have to give to the divine thought is just as acceptable. I myself dont believe church is necessary to find god for any religion. It is merely away to meet with likeminded people who believe the same thing you do.
Find your own truth......thats what god wants!
2006-09-23 14:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by MuffinPuff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try living a good life minus the religion. You'll find you're just as happy
2006-09-23 14:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by adphllps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am protestant and my daughter chose to be Catholic. I believe as long as you believe in something. I believe he is the same God for all no matter what religion you choose.
2006-09-23 14:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as you are comfortable with yourself-it makes no difference. But, I have a feeling you are being pushed. Somehow, you have to resolve this with your family.
2006-09-23 15:49:02 · answer #10 · answered by Shossi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋