Religious beliefs are different
2007-07-18 17:56:41 · 18 answers · asked by Genaris 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I will only work if you too agree with each other to keep your religion totally separate. It would be great if she could have her beliefs and you could have yours but these two religions clash in many ways. If you two have children you may want the children to not eat meat, whereas she will want them to. I believe that religion was created by man and not God and all that really matters is whether or not you have faith, a good heart, and Love your God, then Love your Neighbor (no jokes here). I really do not believe that God gives two hoots whether or not you go to confession, attend services on Saturday or Sunday, eat meat or whatever. People just are more comfortable in their beliefs if they belong to an organized religion that helps them define their own personal relationship with their God.
2007-07-26 11:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by john m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know the seriousness of the question. I'm Adventist and I know that the Catholic religion is SO much different from ours. My ex-husband is Adventist and he actually married a Catholic girl. I don't think he goes to the Adventist church anymore. If you feel strongly about your beliefs, talk to your girlfriend about them. Maybe you can both compromise and go to eachother's churches. I had a friend that was engaged to a Catholic man and the church wouldn't let her get married to him unless she took classes and decided to be Catholic. I know it's a hard decision, but your beliefs and your relationship with God is the most important thing in your life. We are only on the earth for a short period of time. You should never go against your beliefs for anyone. I married my second husband (who I'm still with) and he doesn't go to church. My daughter is being raised Adventist and we go to church when we can. The funny thing is, my husband believes in the Sabbath Day and other things that we Adventists do. There are some things that we disagree on, but that gives us things to talk about.
2007-07-21 08:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV)
Paul gives this advice for a good reason. When people have different beliefs there can only be two outcomes: constant argument and fighting or one giving up their beliefs.
That is not to say have nothing to do with her, but you should both be at some point of agreement on faith before you become a married couple. I happen to know the differences between Catholicism and Adventism, and they are quite vast (rather like the differences of Martin Luther and the Pope). You would find it very difficult to form a union while each is holding to those beliefs.
2007-07-21 05:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, your religions are very similiar. You both belong to churches which arrogantly believe that only those who belong to their church will be saved. You both believe that your denomination and no others will populate heaven. You both think that others who appear to be believers will prove it in the end by becoming one of your faith.
You also both believe that you must follow a system of human works in order to be saved. You both believe in "doing things" which any unbeliever could do yet you both arrogantly think your list of things make you more "save-able" than others.
At least one of you has to be wrong!!
Sure it can work. If you love her...do you really love her or do you want to change her? If you love her let her be who she is. If you can do that it will work. However, if you think you are going to marry her and change her to your way of thinking then you are right it will never work.
You are correct. Your religious beliefs are different..but they are very much the same kind of different.
2007-07-21 18:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by dixiemade 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oooh, Spiritual differences are major. I'm Non-Denominational Christian and I really liked this guy who was raised a J.W. Oh man...it was a nightmare. Even though he had left the J.W. Organization 10 years prior, it was deeply rooted in him and we did run into some road blocks. I think we could of overcome it, and ultimately that was not the reason I stopped seeing him, but it was one of the factors. You'll need divine intervention!
Good luck!
Spherical
2007-07-18 18:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by spherical1287 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the day God wants to protect both your hearts. And that's why he advises not to be "unequally yoked". Religion causes a lot of problems if you are not rooted in God. Look around the world.
Fast and pray for an answer from God.
2007-07-26 00:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you both believe in the Lord . . . it will work. Do not TRY to seperate yourselves because you were brought up in different religious environments. Let her be her, because when it comes to any religious points to make - they will basically end up with the same answer and that is really all that matters.
2007-07-25 10:11:59 · answer #7 · answered by spreetray 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mmm well me personally i dont believe in religion, or for that matter in anything, but i believe that people can have their own believes and still get along, AS LONG AS YOU RESPECT EACH OTHERS BELIVES. thats the only way the world can get along, so if you two feel that religion could get in the way, i suggest that you two talk it over. you said you love her, which is great, but make sure that you two agree not to let your religions on the way b/c the relatonship could end, and it could be very hurtful for both of ya.
2007-07-18 18:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO..it will never work..if one or both of you give more importance to this matter(not being same religion)...
instead of the love that you feel for one another...and whenever
love is +++.....this does not matter , but it seems in your case ..
love is not +++ !!!..than your ideas / beliefs about religion,
so hence ...your relationship with her is doom.
2007-07-24 20:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by Roberto D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey I'm Catholic so I may know he stand point. Just respect her religion and don't challenge her or her beleifs. You'll be fine! Just realize, the real problem lies with if yall married and had kids. What would you raise them?
2007-07-18 18:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by candiecorn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋