My boyfriend, John, and I have been dating for a year now. I really like him and although were too young get married (were in high school), we often think about it and would like that to happen. The problem here is that he's a non-Catholic (a jehovah's wintess I think) and I am a faithfull Catholic. To be honest, a year ago i would have never dated anyone outside my faith because I always wanted someone whom I can share my faith with. And although I like John a whole lot, I dont like the fact that were not able to share our faith (it has created conflicts in the past)- something I want in a relationship. I really like John, but will our relationship work despite our differences? I would really like us to have a great future together, but I also want it to include God in it. What should I do? Whats the best thing to do? Any advice is great! Thanks!
2006-11-14 18:06:55 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Luck 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
u need to finish high school then get busy with these things. now go to study ;)
2006-11-14 18:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by S@D L@Dy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are a scary extremist end-times cult, despite their sharp clothes, friendly smiles, and generosity with their magazines.
I don't think he is "allowed" to marry outside his faith, if his parents are serious, they will shun the both of you, or at least constantly give you hell about it and try to convert you.
It's too early to be thinking about a soulmate for the rest of your life. It's high school, you're in love, he seems like a big deal. Wait ten years, meet new people, see the world.
Your chances of becoming an ex-Catholic in that time are better than his of becoming a an ex-JW, and ex-Catholics are usually less f'd up.
2006-11-15 02:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by randomstupidhandle 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses have the truth. Please consider studying the bible with them before making assumptions about the Scripturality of their beliefs.
If the questioner cannot embrace the Jehovah's Witness religion, she should end the relationship. The Scriptures clearly instruct a true worshipper to marry only another true worshipper.
(Exodus 23:32) You are not to conclude a [marriage or other] covenant with them or their gods.
(Deuteronomy 7:3) And you must form no marriage alliance with [unbelievers]. Your daughter you must not give to his son, and his daughter you must not take for your son.
(1 Corinthians 7:39) She is free to be married to whom she wants, only in the Lord.
(Nehemiah 13:25) You should not give your daughters to [the unbeliever's] sons, and you should not accept any of their daughters for your sons or yourselves.
(2 Corinthians 6:14) Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers.
The Scriptures also warn against elevating human desires above godly teachings.
(2 Thessalonians 2:1-3) We request of you not to be quickly shaken from your reason... Let no one seduce you in any manner
(Romans 16:17-18) Keep your eye on those who cause ... stumbling contrary to the teaching that you have learned, and avoid them. ...by smooth talk and complimentary speech they seduce the hearts of guileless ones.
(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled... You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20010801/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/19990215/article_01.htm
2006-11-15 10:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you two put your faiths on the backburner for now, you can guarantee that it will come back to hit you later on. It will conflict both of your desires on life, children, teachings, etc. I'm not saying 2 people cannot live together, but they will not agree on many important issues. I would say just be friends and find someone who will support you and your beliefs.
2006-11-15 02:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At your age, it is way too early to pick a life partner. You will probably fall in love many more time before finding "the one".
2006-11-15 02:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by Liz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
talk to him about this, that's really all you can do. explain to him your point of view and have him explain his to you. my husband and I had a huge discussion on religion (he's christian, I'm atheist) and I'm sure we're bound to have more. be open and accept his beliefs and ask him to do the same, it's not like you're changing your religion, you would just be accepting him for the person that he is.
Good luck!
2006-11-15 02:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋