Catholics aren't Christian? Since when? I know a whole lot of Catholics who would disagree with you.
2007-10-08 14:24:28
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answered by atheist 6
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First off I just want to clarify something. If someone is a Christian they believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross to save Us from our sins. And the ONLY way for anyone to get into Heaven when they pass is by believing this and asking Jesus Christ to be our savior.
The Catholic sect IS A CHRISTIAN DENOMINATION and for the most part should believe this also.
If you dont consider yourself a Christian, then what do you consider your beliefs to fall under?
To answer your question more specifically- you need to figure out what YOU believe and how you would be in a relationship when you and your bf have completely different or similar core beliefs. For example: You could believe that say murder is wrong and he could believe it's ok. That's a totally different set of beliefs. Can you have a positive relationship with someone whose belief system is totally different? It's totally up to you....
2007-10-08 21:41:22
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answered by flip_flop2010 2
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Catholics are Christians, hun ...
You'll probably run into some issues regarding the fact that Catholics feel its required to go to Mass every Sunday, so that will either mean you giving up your church or him giving up his ... also, if you have children, there's always the question of whether to have them baptized into the Catholic Church.
There are a few differences, but there are plenty of inter-faith marriages in the world. Nothing you can't overcome if you're willing to compromise and work together and with God!
2007-10-08 21:26:23
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answered by ◦Delylah◦ 5
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Let's suppose that you and your boyfriend are getting really serious about sharing your future together. Right now the two of you are the center of the universe as far as you're both concerned.
There aren't any disagreements about religion because it isn't important to either of you to decide what church to attend, if any just yet.
Later you might have a dilemma when it comes to how to raise your kids, what faith to have them baptized in if you go that route. Then again, both of you might not have any problem agreeing to raise the kids to in the same faith as their father, or joining a totally different faith to make a fresh start.
Make sure that both of you make this decision, keep your parents out of it for the sake of your sanity! Any decision the two of you make should be respected by your extended families, but sometimes it takes a lot of determination to make it work. (I know this first hand as a mother of two.)
2007-10-08 21:41:21
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answered by sunny_days! 3
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If a religion reflects a person's actual beliefs, then how could one avoid it not playing a significant role in a relationship.
But granted there are many (if not the majority of people) claiming allegience to their particular religion while not actually believing it. (A person's beliefs are reflected in their actions and relationships).
Thus the Bible says, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?" 2Cor 6:14,15
2007-10-08 21:35:32
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answered by Steve Amato 6
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First off your Catholic boyfriend is a Christian. And yes ones relationship with God should come first. There is an old saying" those who pray together, stay together". God should be first in your relationship because He can bring your relationship closer and you will have a better marriage for it.
2007-10-08 21:28:32
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answered by tebone0315 7
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Religion should not play a role. Spirituality should. GOD is not religious. GOD is spiritual. Man had made spiritual teaching into "We are right and YOU are wrong". God did not do this.
If you both are willing to accept and honor each others religious beliefs, then I see no issue. But your comment of..".will it
really matter in the future?(if we have a future)" tells me that you are listening to your ego and not to "GOD". I apologies for making a statement,that will make you think. But I have one other that you should consider also......Again I apologies for my forwardness.......I feel that you are to young,in one way ,shape,or form to get innvoled with this young man.
2007-10-08 21:55:17
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answered by GLoW 2
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It depends on a lot of things.
Firstly I cant say that any relationship of mixed faith is "doomed". However I can not say that they are all going to be "just exactly the same as a normal relationship".
It depends on a lot of things. However if this guy is not super hardcore catholic. and you are not superhard core un-named-denomination. (Chatholics ARE Christian.... they where the FIRST Christians.... but i'll be nice becuse I think you where using it as a simple adjective)
Then it should be fine.
2007-10-08 21:26:38
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answered by Anonymous
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well catholics are Christian you know.
obviously if you are asking this question then it is an issue. but then again if you don't consider yourself christian, does it really matter? how devout is he in terms of his religion?
i think that differences such as these can raise issues at times, but if you are stable and supportive of each other, and respectful of each other and can communicate then you can work through it.
remember that all relationships come with their challenges, and their differences. it's just a matter of how you approach it.
have you tried talking to you b/f about how you feel? you might find he has similar concerns. this isn't a bad thing, it is good as it means you can talk about it and work through it together.
2007-10-08 21:25:48
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answered by DIY IT gal 2
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If he is Catholic then he is a Christian. You don't say in what your believe in as a religion or if you do not believe in a God, so it is kind of hard to tell. As long as you don't care what church he goes to and he does not care about what you believe then there should be no problem.
If you do decide to marry and you are not going to be Catholic then there may be a problem.
2007-10-08 21:33:09
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answered by Aliz 6
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You do realize that Catholics are Christian, right? If your family chooses to not recognize that, they have a problem.
When it comes to religion, it is my experience that both parties should agree what to do about religion from the start rather than see if it will work itself out. If one party is religious (goes to church regularly, religion and faith is a dominant quality of life), then discussing it is REALLY important.
2007-10-08 21:26:50
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answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6
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