Any christians?

Question

Hi there. do you see it a barrier to marry a catholic? i know a girl who is a baptist and its a big problem for us because i am a catholic.

What can i do to convince her? i really felt awkward because we pray to the same god.

will you marry a non-christian or even christians but of different denomination?

thanks.

Answer 1

Both Baptists and Catholics are part of Christianity, so you share the same religion. The finer points are just that--finer points--they're not necessarily deal-killers, as long as you work all of this out BEFORE you marry. If either of you can't, or won't, then maybe you should reconsider marriage. (Finer points = baptism and it's significance, grace vs. works, allegiance to hierarchy and institutions rather than to Christ, which tradition you would bring your children up in, etc.). I also advise you read Vatican II and consult your priest if you don't understand.

Answer 2

I believe, and it is only my opinion, that catholics seem to believe in God just like I do(I am baptist) but not Jesus! And that is a BIG difference! I have a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and unless I misunderstand catholics have to go through a priest to be forgiven. I think that in a marriage that would be a very hard thing to get passed.. You also pray to saints as well as God. And to me that is just not ok. I know that I could not live and raise children with a man that prayed to a person, like Mary, all though a special person but still a person. I just don't see how that helps anything. I have seen the power of prayer work in my everyday life. But then I pray to Jesus and he has the power to answer my prayers. I believe that a marriage has to be built on an even ground and a non believer or even 2 different denominations(if they are different like catholics and baptists) then that is not an even building ground!
I hope that helps answer your question.
God Bless

Answer 3

In answer to your question, no, I wouldn't consider marrying someone of a different faith, especially a Catholic. Even though Catholics attest to worshiping the same God as the rest of Christianity, the Catholic church adds gods to the mix for them to worship (Mary, pope, saints, statues, etc) and that is where the conflict arises. A Baptist will never be happy married to a Catholic unless the Baptist completely dismisses everything regarding God and the Bible.

Answer 4

I wouldn't marry a non-Christian, and I'm not sure about another denomination. I dated a Baptist guy once, but I'm Assembly of God (Pentecostal). I honestly don't know much about Catholicism as most of my family is Protestant. My aunt was willing to convert for my uncle so that they could get married. They are the only Catholics in the family. Correct me if I'm wrong (I really don't know), but don't you also offer prayers to Mary? If my boyfriend weren't Assembly of God, I'd have to know what he believed. At this moment, I'm just waiting for the right guy & the right time. Good luck!

Answer 5

Marrying across denominations is like marrying cross-culturally. Sure you pray to the same God (maybe) but you do it in different ways and you believe different things about Him. Just like Americans and Japanese both eat fish, but not quite the same way ... and so you have to approach it just like as if you are marrying someone outside of your culture. If you can't imagine marrying someone from another country don't even try to marry someone from another religion or even denomination, it is even harder. But if you think you can do it then approach it the same way.

Answer 6

you said you 'know a girl', isn't she your girlfriend already? you should have said 'my girlfriend' or 'my fiancee' . If she's your girlfriend, then you've done half of the convincing already, the rest is easy if you truly love each other.

Why not marry her at a Baptist church? It doesn't mean you have to be a baptist first before you marry one. I'm a Baptist myself and my wife isn't, at least not when I married her.

And if you really care for her, you will do anything not to lose her. Stop forcing her to cross over to your side, if you need her go to her side.

Decide what is more important to you. . then go for it!

Good luck, bro.

Answer 7

Anybody from any religion can marry under the right circumstances. Heck, there are atheists married to Christians out there, so why not? It happens all the time. What is important is that you have similar values and interests and world views. The problem in your case is that it will be difficult to find a church that will do a cross-denominational wedding, so unless one of you is willing to do a church wedding that is different than their normal denomination's ceremony, then you'll have to find somewhere else to have it.

Answer 8

Aren't Catholics forbidden by their religion to marry out of the Catholic belief? Catholic and Baptist are really different that is for sure. One good thing both believe Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life.

Although the differences may cause a big problem when it comes to your children if you ever have any.

Answer 9

Yes it will always be a barrier because you differ on fundamental beliefs. What havoc will there be when the children start coming? You're just asking for problems when any two people of different faith beliefs marry. So, go into it knowing that the core of your being(your faith), will either be compromised or forced on another that will compromise their own belief, and there will be constant conflict about the things that matter most to you.

Answer 10

I can see this being an issue. If you really want to marry her why not do it her way "Baptist" even if you are Catholic. Love has no barriers.