can a pagan and a Catholic person have a relationship. That works long term. because I'm in a relationship

Answer 1

Of course it can. Catholisism and Paganism, strangely share a large number of traditions, it is believed that Catholics of old, in an attempt to convert the local peasants, included some of the pagan rituals and beliefs into catholic worship. The use of Gargoyles to ward off evil. THe joint crossing of the figurative threshold at weddings, the binding of hands with a cloth at weddings, the celebration of Christmas falls closely to the Pagan holiday, Yule. The Yule log, a tradition that is often still celebrated, the decoration of christmas trees, even the burning of candles on Christmas, all came from pagan rituals. Relationships work if people can respect and love eachother enough to accept differences, to join where things are similar, and to allow the other to be the person that they are and to express themselves. Find commonalities where you can, and if you can't, than agree to disagree. If 1 of you wants to go to church, the other can cast a circle at home that evening. Maybe both of you cna go to church and both of you can cast a circle later in the week, or something.
Good luck and Blessed Be

Answer 2

I have many Pagan friends and I am Catholic. If you're thinking about the possibility of marriage in your future, well, that would really depend on "how Catholic" your significant other may be.

Some of us are really into the church and some are not. Would this person insist on a Catholic marriage? Then you'd have to agree to raise your children Catholic. Can you do that?

Contrary to Lab Girl's comments this is NOT showing alternative belief systems disrespect. This is a moral choice. If your love isn't too into the church and not set on a Catholic marriage then the above does not matter.

Are you a fairly celebratory person? I am. Can you accept celebrating everything two ways? Or are you going to roll your eyes every time you see the manger scene your love wants to put up in the living room? Would you attend midnight mass out of love for your spouse? Or leave him to go alone?

(I'm assuming you are the Pagan since your image shows the witchy hat. Pardon me if I am incorrect. Just reverse everything above.)

So too, you'll have to look to each other's circle of friends. How will your friends of your faith take to your love's friends and his faith? Same with family. Will it cause a lot of distress for either of you?

All these things factor in. As long as you have a core of support - including deep love for one another - anything is possible.

Answer 3

I think it can. I consider myself Pagan and my Dh is Christian(of course my views changed after we'd been together a while). I find myself explaining a little bit to him as time goes on so that he'll have an understanding. We do respect one another's views and we do not throw things up in each other's faces. What helps is I do what I do when he's not around. Most importantly tho once u realize its not the religion itself that makes a person and u see that they are still who u fell in love with minus whatever their religious beliefs are then u'll be fine. Besides he doesnt mind it when I do what I do to "help" a situation lol.

Just be patient with one another and respect each other's views and not judge. Maybe he'll see that we're not all bad lol.

BTW, my Dh and I have kids and I am not going to force anything on my children they have a right to choose as they get older. I was raised in a Christian home myself and I dont see anything wrong with my kids choosing that path. I havent introduced what I do to my kids(i'm solitary) and I dont plan to. I know what sort of ridicule kids face w/o religion being part of it so for now I am keeping my kids in the dark about it....I'd rather them approach me.

Answer 4

I'd say no...unless the Catholic is just in name only and doesn't practice the faith.

The Catholic Church requires the non-Catholic to agree to have the children baptized and raised Catholic. If the non-Catholic is on board with this...it can be doable. But I'd say you'd have to agree to not argue or question the beliefs of the other...and to appear united to the children.

Answer 5

Perhaps so...
Just dont let your respective religious differences come inbetween you. debate about them if you wish. But do not go to bed angry over them. You obviously got together because you had other things in common other than what you beleive in..so focus on those aspects.

if ur Pagan..Then Blessed be

if ur Catholic then God Bless you..

Kinda cool how both use Bless...isnt it?

Answer 6

It depends....I'd not recommend it if you plan to have kids or marry. Said Catholic will have to compromise his beliefs to marry you, or you yours.

...YOU might have the best relationship, EVER, but for a Catholic to marry in a Catholic ceremony, there are things that must happen, that's where the disrespect will start....

Answer 7

You just have to realize who the person is. If you are already having doubts, then it probably won't work. Too many people get into relationships trying to "change" the other person. It doesn't work.

Answer 8

It can work if you two respect each other's beliefs. What could be the tricky part though is when you two have kids. Will each of you want your kids to follow your religion? Will you be willing to let your spouse teach them about their beliefs and vice versa, and let them choose on their own?

Answer 9

It is very doubtful; you two are unevenly yolked. It might work for a while, but if you both are dedicated to your religions, in the long run there will be many many disagreements.

Answer 10

It depends on alot of things, mainly can the two of you respect each other's beliefs and not pass judgement. But true love can conquer many obstacles. Good luck.