Do I have to convert to be married or can I be in a mixed marriage in their eyes. I know catholic churches accept mixed religions when the faith is god, but I have no idea if adventists accept this.
2007-09-30 10:53:32 · 11 answers · asked by E E 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
While Seventh-day Adventists (the largest of denomination identified as "Adventist") accept "mixed marriages", Seventh-day Adventist ministers are sometimes prevented by regional church leadership from marrying Adventists and non-Adventists.
Adventists, like Catholics, are Christians. That is one thing that you both share in common. However, it is true that there may be complications and unpleasant times when deciding on raising your children in a faith. Too often I have seen that the children are raised with no faith and left to decide when they "grow up." This is not a good plan. Would you want them to wait until they grow up to decide if they want to do drugs, or be a professional car thief? No. These are values that need to be instilled from childhood, as should a faith in salvation through Christ.
You will find that you will be much happier in your life if you decide these issues before marriage. It is important that you and your fiance' seriously discuss issues of faith. Is one of you active/strong in your faith? Is the other inactive? Meet with a priest and an Adventist pastor, and discuss what issues may arise in the future, especially with child rearing.
Unfortunately, "love" is not always strong-enough cement to hold a marriage together. If you share your faith together, it strengthens a marriage, but if this is a problem-area, it can hurt your relationship.
2007-10-02 06:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by texaskelt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Seventh Day Adventist I can tell you that all Adventists, no matter what sect, do believe in God. Being in a mixed marriage will be difficult, but the Adventist Church does accept mixed marriages. You do need to sit down with your fiance' though and talk about this BEFORE you get married and discuss your differing faiths and how you want to live with this. You can talk with your local Priest, but also talk with an Adventist Pastor and get his views also. It would be good to get both sides of the matter. Please keep an open mind though and be willing to make some compromises at first in your marriage.
You will be in my prayers.
2007-09-30 18:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by angelcat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several sects of Adventists;
Evangelical Adventists
Advent Christians
Seventh Day Adventists
The Church of God
Life and Advent Union
Age-to-come Adventists, and each differs slightly from the other so it depends on which the person belongs to, the question I think you need to concern yourself with is this, are you prepared to turn your back on your true faith and give up such treasures as the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation by changing your faith, it would not be converting as such but lapsing as you are Catholic by baptism.
I think you should speak with your local Parish Priest who can direct you properly on this matter.
2007-09-30 18:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Catholic, you are obligated to be married according to the laws of the Church.
You may marry a non Catholic, but I will give you this warning from personal experience:
Through the rosy glasses of love, you do not see the problems ahead of you- especially when it comes to raising children. If you say "we'll let them deide," I ask you....Are you going to let them decide if they will sit in their car seat? Can they choose whatever they want to eat? hen why would you mess with their immortal souls?
Before you seriously consider marriage, the two of you should meet with a good priest to discuss the differences in your faith and how you will work them out.
If the discussion get nasty, you shouldn't get married.
2007-10-01 17:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems both of you are in a tight situation. However, both of these denominations have problems with the truth. Maybe you should both just read the Bible together and find Jesus there rather than in your churchs and find a church you can attend that accepts you both.........for with Christ and faith in him alone is all sin removed. God does not care which church you attend, as long as it teaches the truth of God's word. That's what's important. It is man's (traditions) rejection of others because of what they believe, not God's rejection of man. God loves people and draws them into himself. God's blessings on your relationship and possible marriage.
2007-09-30 18:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by bandaidgirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I some a couple of Catholics who have married Protestents. I don't think you do have to convert. I think its up to you if you want to or not. Think of which religion what best suit your childern in the future.
2007-09-30 18:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by becomeblackbelt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like your weekends will be fully booked from now on. Saturday AND Sunday.
2007-09-30 18:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At first I thought this said "I'm a catholic in love with a dentist".
That's pretty screwed up....
2007-09-30 18:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well good luck. How was he raised? What was his pattern for morality? was he taught to lie? can he handle the stress of big family? will he turn to alcohal?
2007-09-30 17:58:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you'd be better off not marrying him.
2007-09-30 19:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋