2007-06-23 08:11:03 · 8 answers · asked by adnagreve 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes they can, but it will require more work and commitment.
But a person must never sacrifice truth. If you believe your religion is true, and you give that up because someone you love believes something else, then you will feel bad about yourself, and eventually about the person who caused you to sacrifice your values.
If you are going to be married to someone of another faith, then you should make sure that person will encourage you to (continue to) do what you believe is "right". This is difficult if they don't agree with your concept of right and wrong.
If your relationship causes you to do something you feel is wrong, then you will either loose respect for yourself, or your partner.
If your partner wants you to change, they should first convince you that it is right to do so, but we should never change (religiously) from what the Scriptures teach!
2007-06-23 15:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lord Jesus said, "I will build my Church" (Matthew 16:18) He did not say I "Churches". Thus, there is only ONE universal Church in Christ---Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, American, African or Asian churches etc . Now , modes of worship and doctrines may be different hence you may have serious difficulties to resolve your differences. This is not surprising as it happened in earlier churches yet the churches constitute ONE Church in Christ.
My wife was brought up as Catholic and I am assistant Pastor in my local Evangelical. We are still together with love and my overall insight that the Church is one and of course by the abiding mercy and love of God. She attends my church with me and all that I do though in 30% her heart is in Catholic church. I do not argue with this. I hope this is helpful.
2007-06-23 15:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by HandG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church will survive. It has received that very guarantee by Jesus Christ Himself. "The gates of hell will not prevail against it", says Jesus.
As for the other Christian denominations, there is no telling what will eventually happen to them or when it will happen.
2007-06-25 13:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I once knew a Catholic & Buddhist marriage that works well even today even after many years and many children. But it may not be easy to make it work.
2007-06-30 14:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no marriage outside of the Orthodox Catholic church.....
2007-06-23 15:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Jacob Dahlen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd guess it's about 50-50. It would depend on how strong their individual beliefs are.
I'm glad you asked because the ideal, to me, would be a man and a woman from the same congregation.
2007-06-23 15:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by TarKettle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Catholic. My Presbyterian husband and I will celebrate our 22nd anniversary on Friday.....
2007-06-27 21:39:42 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they don't put religion first, they will definitely do fine. They should worry about their relationship before they worry about religion.
2007-06-29 02:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋