i think about the future with my love, the only thing that comes to my mine is her religion. I can accept that on the outside, but inside , it's hard for me to truly accept. I am more towards buddhism because of how i grew up and she is catholic and I've been to her Catholic Church many times. We been together for 3 years. We can't live a day without talking to each other and making each other laugh.
2007-09-09 06:02:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
her parents are very Catholic believers, yet they really love having me around. This for sure if marriage is brought about, I may have to convert right?
2007-09-09 06:05:31 · update #1
My parents were of two faiths, Lutheran and Jewish, with a marriage over sixty years. My closest friend married a Jewish man almost forty years ago and she is still an Episcopolian. If you love someone and willing to work at the marriage, having decided how to settle religious conflicts early, a marriage will work.
Since her parents have accepted you, go for it. Conversion may never be an issue.
2007-09-09 07:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the different beliefs, it can be hard to have a good marriage. With that being said, think about how you'll raise your children if you have any. Will there be conflicts and fights over it? Before you propose, the two of you need to sit down and really discuss how you will do this. If you are planning on having kids this could be the "deal-breaker" if you cannot agree on how you will raise them. If you are okay with the kids being raised Catholic or she is ok with them being raised Buddhist, then go for it. If neither of you can be ok with it then it might not be wise to enter into that next step and it might be best to break up now rather than later. The worst thing that you could do is get married with this issue unresolved and have kids, then you fight and then get a divorce (not that anyone wishes this). Then the kids are torn between their parents' religions and it just is so much harder on them. Hopefully this helps and good luck with your decision!
2007-09-09 13:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Rox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A marriage is a 3 party union; man, woman, and God.
All three parties must be involved for a successful/happy
marriage. Faith is an extremely important part of it.
Many Protestant Denominations can can meld into
one. But with Catholicism and Buddhism I have serious
doubts. It's a very serious crossroads that has to be
worked out for both your sakes or the future looks grim.
2007-09-09 13:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look it at this way, jesus said love your fellow man regardless of the small stuff(basically anyway) If u were, for example a satinist which would be like the antagonist of catholicism u should be worried but since thats not the case things will probably work out. More importantly if neither of your beliefs say anything about the other then you'll probably be happy together.
2007-09-09 13:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by machetey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will tell you its a very complicated relationship on the future you both have because same beliefs and faith should be the same by each couple.
Budhism and catholic are totally contradict when it comes in teaching and practises.
2007-09-09 13:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by sweetie29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Catholicism is based on Christ's teachings.
Have you read simply what Christ said when He was on earth?
That might solve both problems for you. Simply research and learn. But following traditions of a church is different than learning from Christ.
2007-09-09 13:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by 98765 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say do what you feel is right for you! If I was to fall in love with someone and it ment for me to convert or to be apart of his religion I would..... Just stay true to yourself, and Great things will follow
2007-09-09 13:08:05 · answer #7 · answered by Mindi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love her, but different religion/eye color/shoe size/smell/height, what would future bring?
Each as insignificant as the other. Should you not pursue this, any regret you feel because of your own superstitions, you deserve.
2007-09-09 13:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by told_wife_checking_mail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Catholicism and Buddhism are compatible
2007-09-09 13:21:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you want to eventualy get married just go to the court house and get married instid of changeing your religion . but you could change your religion if you wanted to .
2007-09-09 13:27:13 · answer #10 · answered by anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋