I'm pentacostal and my boyfriend is catholic but i cant tell my parents because they think it's wrong and I dont feel that it is and I relly dont feel that he should hide his religion thats how he believes and there is nothing wrong with it and if its not how do i go about telling my parents he is catholic
2007-01-31 04:50:49 · 26 answers · asked by Lena 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
#1 Do you plan on converting to Catholicism?
#2 If not, does he care if the church excommunicates him?
#3 Do you plan on attend church together no matter which church you both choose.
I ask these questions because, If he only dates you he will have to confess it as a sin.
If you intend to marry, and you are not Catholic, the wedding can not be held in the Catholic church.
If he marries someone who is not Catholic he will probably be excommunicated.
If you choose to marry him, you should share the same faith.
You should not date a person that you don't think you could marry.
Dating is not for fun, it is to pick out a mate.
grace2u
2007-01-31 04:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
There is nothing wrong with dating someone from a different religion than yours, but it will make your relationship more difficult and probably prone to failure that is if both of you have a strong basis in what you believe in.... pentecostals and catholics have some different beliefs that may spark an arguement but when you really think about it both of you believe in the same God ..... your boyfriend shouldn't hide his religion & if you need to tell your parents that he is catholic you should, lyeing doesn't do any good, if he is a guy you really like (or love) you should just try in making your parents see that he is a good guy. Dating someone from a different religion doesn't give you damnation. What's important is the relatioship he has with God & in what ways he's projecting that, being a catholic or a pentacostal doesn't make you any better, it's the type of life style you live that matters... maybe you should try making your parents see that...
2007-01-31 05:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you have to realize that your parents are people and they are entitled to their opinions. However, you are the one who must live your life, not them. They can give you their opinion, but not be disappointed if you choose otherwise, since it is your life and you must make the choices that will make your life happy and you happy. They need to live their lives. The toughest thing for parents is that for many years they have looked after you and lived for you, and it is difficult for them to let go. However, they must. They may be disappointed, however that is their emotion and not yours. In fact if they are disappointed, that is their problem for being like that, not yours. It should not matter if he was any religion or no religion. If he is a good person and treats you well and respects you, then who cares if he believes in the pink unicorn or Santa Claus or the Flying Spaghetti Monster. And if your parents can not get over that or are disappointed, then they obviously have some maturing to do.
2007-01-31 05:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A house divided against itself shall not stand. Marrying someone from a different religion, could cause one or the other to abandon their beliefs for the sake of getting along. Or otherwise abandon the marriage for the sake of their beliefs.
May not be wrong, but not a good idea.
2007-02-02 06:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus is the Way 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the questions you should be asking are more like...is he good to you? Does he make you feel special? Does your heart flutter every time he looks in your eyes? Do you love him?
While I can understand issues of religion, etc. It just makes me sad to think that two people who could potentially be perfect for each other could possibly not be together because of something as minor as religious difference.
Let me give you an example. My grandaunt met a wonderful man long ago...she was Christian, he is Muslim. We live in a part of the world where at one time, inter-religious marriages were banned...so they flew away and got married where it wasn't banned. Both families freaked out initially but today we look at them and respect them. And my granduncle, he inspires me. Every time my grandaunt enters the room, his eyes light up and he becomes full of life! After almost 60 years of marriage they are still in love and he treats her like she was the Queen of the World....because to him, she is the Queen of his life.
Now how many of us get to enjoy something as wonderful as that? Will we let something like religion keep us from experiencing it? Should we? I think not.
2007-01-31 05:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There has to be some source of authority for determining what you believe is "right" or "wrong." For me that source of authority is the Bible. The Bible doesn't say you can't date someone of a different religion. It does say not to be "unequally yoked" or hooked up with someone who doesn't share your beliefs. With different denominations the question is how much do you share the same beliefs? You will have to determine that.
The Bible also tells us to honor and obey our parents. I don't know how old you are, but if you are still living in your parents' household, then you still fall under their authority and doing something that you know they believe is wrong--is wrong--according to the Bible.
Even if you are no longer under their authority (you are living on your own and supporting yourself), it is wrong to deceive them by hiding something that you know would be a big deal to them. It is also immature. A mature person faces possible conflict calmly and tells the truth.
I think you need to tell your parents and have a serious talk with them about their concerns. But then again, I'm using the Bible as my source of authority. If you want to use the people of Yahoo Answers and their own opinions as your source of authority, you will find lots of people who will tell you to continue to hide the truth or tell you to blow off your parents completely. You need to decide what authority you will trust for wisdom in your life.
Blessings.
2007-01-31 05:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
THAT IS NOT A DIFFERENT RELIGION, a Christian dating a Pagan is a different religion, youre just a christian dating another type of christian, GET AN EDUCATION ! Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Lutheran, Pentecostal, SDA, LDS, JW, Jew for Jesus, Presbyterian, Baptist, non-denominational, Nazarene, Assemblies of God, Angelican, New Life, etc. ARE ALL SECTS OF THE SAME RELIGION, the ignorance of people these days is astounding.
2007-01-31 04:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by ihatechristiansegyptiangoddess 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
most churches it is encouraged to date/marry someone inside the religion. That way its not complicated for anyone to sacrafice one's beliefs to make the other one happy. I see nothing wrong with it. It just may be difficult.
2007-02-02 09:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in high school, many parents of a variety of girls, would not allow them to date me because I was Roman Catholic. That was WAY back then. Sad that the world hasn't improved any since. YBIC
2007-01-31 04:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Child play!
You both are Christians and believe in the same thing; there is a also a pentecostal group within the Catholic Church.
2007-01-31 04:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋