Christians Please!! Can 2 Christians of different denominations (Baptist and Catholic) date?

Question

I am a Baptist and my boyfriend is Catholic. We both believe in God but I mean lets face it we worship in 2 completely different ways. He has never tried to push me to be something I am not or stop going to church etc. but when I ask him to come to church with me he never wants to, I feel like I am pulling teeth. Even though he is wonderful, do you think that we can remain together or that or religions will cause a problem for us later on down the line?

Answer 1

The fact that you have to ask this question, I'd say that both of you are not really Christians. You are only practicing different religions, so go ahead and date. If you were a real believer then I'd say no, don't date him. Choose a date as you would a mate--the Bible has much to say about being unequally yoked, and if you truly belonged to Christ you would be trying to walk in obedience to him instead of trying to find away around the scriptures.

Answer 2

When my wife ( catholic ) and I ( baptist ) dated and discussed marriage . I said " If we have children ,I don't want one kid going with you and another with me " . So she started going to the baptist church . She asked me where the Holy water was . I said " There is no such thing as holy water ". Then she didn't know what communion was or how to do it . We got married and three years later her eyes were opened and she became born again .We have a five year old son learning the gospel . I would suggest if things get moving that you have the same conversation , hopefully you will have it worked out. I hope you know better than to leave a bible believing church for someone . Try reading the bible together , maybe that he will see the light !

Answer 3

Well, sugar, I was raised Baptist (now, non-denominational), and the way of worship is completely different from Catholics. In the bible, it states the difficulties of being unequally yoked in belief (2 Cor 6:14), and this isn't promising. If it was different denominations, perhaps, but this is Catholic, they even believe in marrying within your faith. Right now, you're in love, and ready to do whatever it takes to make it work, but think of marriage...would it be his church...or yours? the kids...would they be Baptist..or Catholic? It's beyond how you worship, it's how you believe, different bibles, etc. I would pray for guidance, ask the Lord to lead you on how to handle this relationship before you get in too deep. Be blessed, friend.

Answer 4

If he's going to his church and you keep trying to get him to go to your church, who's the one who is being pushy?

Look, some Baptist-Catholic couples get along great and have good marriages. But to be honest, SOME Baptist churches teach their followers that Catholics are of the devil. That's when the relationship isn't going to work.

From a Catholic perspective, you as a Baptist are a Christian sister to us. You can be saved, same as us. We worship the same Jesus. It's all good.

From your Baptist perspective, can you say the same thing about your boyfriend? Do you believe he worships the same Jesus you do? Do you believe he can be saved?

If yes, then you can date, but I would certainly try to come together in faith as well as in everything else. You should learn about each other's religion.

Answer 5

There is nothing in the Catholic religion that prohibits dating or even marriage to a baptist. Keep in mind though that it is inappropriate for a Catholic to worship at a Baptist church. He probably doesn't want to be pressured to do anything he is uncomfortable with. He can go to your church and observe but shouldn't participate in anything that would be considered worship. Keep in mind he too follows Christ, he doesn't need to be converted.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

when me and my wife were married, she was philipean catholic and i was/is free will baptist. there was a little conflict at first, especially when our kids were born. She wanted infant baptisms, I didnt care, because i feel that an infant baptism is a waste of time. As our kids grew, they choose to be baptists and recieved believers baptisms, and my wife eventually recieved a believers baptism and converted to the baptist religion. by her own choice of course. the core beliefs of both religions are almost exactly the same, its just the traditions and peripheral beliefs that cause the problems. Catholics dont see praying to mary as worshiping her. My opinon is, if it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, its a duck. a romantic relationship between a protestant and catholic can work, but you have to learn when its time to shut up and agree to disagree.

Answer 8

You should have a long conversation with your boyfriend about this. If either one of you are willing to convert then go for it. I am catholic but work for and attend a non/den church. I would say it would be easier for him to attend your church rather than vice versa due to the different traditions of the Catholic church - they might be very different for you. You need to know where you stand with this before you have kids so you'll be united in how you want to bring them up.

Answer 9

Catholocism is a tough nut to crack. I have friends and family caught in this religion. The hold of this religion is unreal.

I tell all not to ponder upon denominations, for in heaven there is none or will be. It is mankind who has created this, with the influence of the one who promotes confusion and hopes to steal the souls of men, the devil.

So believe only the Word of God.

What I suggest you and you BF do is read and study the bible together. Pray before you do, asking the Lord to lead you into all truth. Read the bible and discuss it.

Let the Lord lead you into all truth.

Answer 10

The bible clearly says, 'how can two walk togehter, except they be agreed?' It is good that the two of you believe in God, but your belief systems are vastly different. Would you feel comfortable converting to his religion? Would he be willing to convert to yours? What if the two of you got married, what faith would the children follow. A house divided against itself cannot stand, and you may think it is a little thing in the beginning, but as another responder pointed out, the two of you are not equally yoked if your beliefs are not the same. This may not be what you wanted to hear, but the reality of it is, we should be willing always to abide by the Word of God if we truly love God.