It's not that I'm totally against my fiancee's religion, but I am not religious and I hate church.
2007-09-27 16:57:23 · 15 answers · asked by Prairie Fire 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No.
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics.
Because the Church recognizes the tremendous challenge that the interfaith couple will face, they may have to get permission from the bishop.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1633-1637: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt3art7.htm#1633
With love in Christ.
2007-09-28 16:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to become Catholic, but he has to get permission to marry you and he has to promise to raise the kids Catholic.
The question is, though, if you "hate church," how are you going to be able to support his religion? Because to be a good Catholic, he has to go to church and take your kids to church. If you really "hate church," you will not support that. And if you are not supporting a most integral part of your husband's beliefs, then you aren't being a good spouse, are you?
Are you sure you "hate" it? Or do you just have some misgivings about it? If you just have some misgivings, then I encourage you to read some books or take a class on Catholicism so that you understand it better. Then maybe you can at least be "neutral" about his religion instead of hating it.
Some good books: "What Catholics REALLY Believe" and "The How-To Book of the Mass" and "Catholicism for Dummies."
2007-09-28 13:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to become Catholic. Although it would probably be better for the children if you could. That way they won't be torn between the church and the outside world.
Why would you marry someone who is religious, if you hate religion and church? When he wants to do things inside the church or with other catholics, you're going to be miserable. When you're going to do stuff with people who are not religious, he may be miserable. I can't imagine a lot of strength in this relationship.
2007-09-28 00:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to unless you want to have a Catholic ceremony. My friend's husband is (somewhat) Catholic and the priest wouldn't marry them in the church like his mom wanted because 1) she wasn't Catholic, 2) they already lived together, and 3) she isn't going to raise their kids Catholic.
2007-09-28 01:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to become a Catholic if you marry one. Both my brothers have been married to Catholic women for 25 plus years and neither of them converted.
2007-09-28 00:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to. But you may find yourself under some pressure if you wish to be married in a Catholic church. I think they'll want you to promise to raise your kids as Catholics.
2007-09-28 00:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Scumspawn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 'mixed marriage eh? Apart for a marriage in a Roman church you might find pressure to bring up your children in the Roman religion.
2007-09-28 00:01:22 · answer #7 · answered by cheir 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if you want to get married in a Catholic church, or by a Catholic priest.
2007-09-28 00:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If a non-Catholic man marries a Catholic woman, he becomes a Catholic himself.
2007-09-28 00:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by Michael C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can't become and believe in something because someone else does...Sure you can go through the emotions, but its a lie.
If you want to find God you need to find Him on your own. Not because your husband or future husband has a religion.
2007-09-28 00:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by bmdt07 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋