do interfaith relationships work?

Question

im catholic, he's muslim. was i right to tell him theres no future.
or did i make a mistake?

Answer 1

don't worry if you do marry him he will tell not to go to your church. He will influence you any way he can, the final straw will be when you have children, he will insist they be muslims

Answer 2

There are many different situations. Of course, it may be better for whole families to be in the same church, more togetherness. But the main reason for being in church should not be distracted. We are there to worship the Lord and focus on him and to tithe and to pray and fellowship with the body of Christ. So, if any members of the family are distracting you from this main purpose a lot it might be better to go to another church, but not just for that reason only. Seek the face of the Lord and see what is best according to his will. One main reason people switch churches is that they feel they "outgrew" the church. The church itself might seem to be spiritually stagnant, and in that case, someone who is called for a high calling will find that church boring and ineffectual. Another main reason for leaving has been, of course, hurt feelings, or thinking the pastor isn't preaching the whole truth or his attitude is wrong, or trouble getting along with those in charge.

Answer 3

That depends on more than just your religion. If he wanted you to convert, but you didn't want to, possibly. If you already had some religious issues between you then the future might have been bleak indeed. Take my advice, and stay away from serious relationships until your late 20s, then you and whomever you hook up with will be emotionally balanced enough to get beyond these issues.

Answer 4

The only mistake was no accepting the oneness of God! As for Christian wife, Muslim men, it is allowed and there have been good cases, and not so good cases.

[004:171] O people of the Scripture (Christians)! Do not exceed the limits in your religion, nor say of God aught but the truth. The Messiah 'Îsâ (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), was (no more than) a Messenger of God and His Word, ("Be!" – and he was) which He bestowed on Maryam (Mary) and a spirit (Rûh) created by Him; so believe in God and His Messengers. Say not: "Three (trinity)!" Cease! (it is) better for you. For God is (the only) One Ilâh (God), Glorified is He (Far Exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And God is All-Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs.

[004:172] The Messiah will never be proud to reject to be a slave of God, nor the angels who are the near (to God). And whosoever rejects His worship and is proud, then He will gather them all together to Himself.

Answer 5

You were wrong. There IS always future.
Try to understand each other better.
Tell him about your faith and ask him about his.
I know that Muslim are allowed by their religion to marry Christians or Jews.
So if you are envisaging marriage sometime in the future it is not impossible for him.

If there is a will (or love) there is always a way.

Answer 6

If both parties insist on their religion being correct, there will be conflict.
The example is in the Bible. Early Jews were told, thropugh their prophets, not to take wives...or husbands...from the surrounding nations. Because those nations were not worshipping God.
(Exodus 34:14) For you must not prostrate yourself to another god, because Jehovah, whose name is Jealous, he is a jealous God;

Answer 7

It's a perfect opportunity to get rid of any remaining schizoid delusional mental disorder you both might be experiencing. Try zyprexa, talk to a doctor about it. Then get together and enjoy life.

Ramen !

Answer 8

You pray for Gods protection and for God to show you who He wants you to marry. Prayer is very powerful dear sister. Ask the Lord to protect & guide you and to be in His Will always.

God Bless you!

Answer 9

It depends how tolerant you can be of one anothers religions. If you were to consider having kids, what would you tell them to believe? I have a friend whos' dad is Christian and mother is Jewish and he was very respectful of her beliefs. They celebrated Jewish and Christians holidays.

Answer 10

It depends on how strongly both of you feel and how much you would be willing to work on keeping the relationship going.

Answer 11

they can but they are very hard. A friend of mine in San Diego specialized in these types of marriage and he was always busy and seemed to have no joy, I think because of lack of success.