We were both raised Catholics. Problem is he won't even walk into a church. He made that clear when we went out on a date. I'm not a practicing Catholic, but I am a spiritual person and believe in the teachings found in different religions. He is supportive of other religions, he's like it's fine with him if they believe in that stuff. I practice yoga, but that isn't a religion. He seems to be turned off by the spiritual aspect. But I find it hard that even if you didn't believe in anything that entering a church would still be a problem. Would this be a relationship headed for trouble?
2007-01-30 11:29:14 · 17 answers · asked by sugar1973 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Can two walk together , except they be agreed? ....Be not unequally yoked together. Oil and water donot mix.
2007-01-30 11:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally ... my date needs to be Catholic & can sing & dance ... and laugh too.
You sound like me a few years ago. I retook RCIA class and WOW --- I never knew. I even got my then boyfriend (just like the dude u've described) to goto a few RCIA classes, and he had a blast arguing --- which RCIA is a safe enviroment to argue and ask outragious questions. Ok my Ex-bf now loves going to Church, but still hasn't gone to confession ... he's getting married soon, so I think that he'll soon take this step for a good marriage. Dunno.
God calls each of us when God see's that we're ready.
I'd give this guy you're talking about a yellow light --- proceed with caution --- giggle.
2007-01-30 19:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are spiritual and he is not= trouble. A person is either spiritual or materialistic. The word yoga from the ancient Sanskrit means to Link with the Supreme, so, yes, the practise of yoga is spiritual. I recommend the practise of the highest system of yoga: Bhaktiyoga.
2007-01-30 19:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by edcaimo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is there a reason why he won't enter a church? I agree that if he didn't care one way or another, he would go with you just to keep you company and support you. He may have bad memories of scary hell-fire-preaching. Or he may be worried that he will be judged and admonished and disrespected and proselytized to. Ask him for the real reason he won't go into a church.
I would totally date a non-religious guy, but if he won't even do me the civility of accompanying me someplace, no thanks.
2007-01-30 19:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by retzy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course! You've got to respect his beliefs, as he does respect yours. I'm non religious and I don't let religion get in the way when it comes to dating or romance, if the person is nice and I really like him, Why on earth should I care about his difference of opinion? I'm willing to date a person that's religious to the core, as long as the person is willing to date me knowing I don't share point of views. Hope you date the guy! :)
2007-01-30 19:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by scarlet_hawkmoon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you are comfortable with, if you arent comfortable that he doesnt want to go to church and you do every sunday then the relationship is going to be bumpy. Personally it wouldnt bother me that a guy wasnt religious as long as he believes in god and that he has direction in his life.
2007-01-30 19:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If He treats You right and makes You feel like a Princess that's all You need Sugar. The rest is just window dressing.
2007-01-30 19:45:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you need your mate to believe the same things as you? I'm a Wiccan and my atheist boyfriend thinks all religious are laughably silly, but why should that bother me? I don't like his TV programs, but I love him. I'm not his (non)religion, but he doesn't ask or even WANT me to change my own religion and I respect him as he does me.
2007-01-30 19:32:48 · answer #8 · answered by Aeryn Whitley 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would never date a guy who told me he was particularly religious. Not even midly. I could never love someone who has more love for an imaginary God.
2007-01-30 19:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by God Fears Me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No... take my word for it. Lee Stroebel has a book about Mismatched marriage that you might want to read first!
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?Ntk=keywords&Ntt=mismatch+marriage&action=Search&N=0&Ne=0&event=ESRCN&nav_search=1&cms=1&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
2007-01-30 19:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by Pilgrim in the land of the lost 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋