For example
say that I am Protestant, and my love is Catholic.
Does that mean that it's a sin to get married or one of us has to change our view on Christianity?
_Eric
2007-11-27 16:59:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics. You do not have to convert.
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.
2007-11-27 17:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you asking if it's a sin? Did someone tell you that it was?
If you are going to be married in the Church, the Protestant doesn't need to become Catholic for the Sacrament of Matrimony to take place. But he/she does have to baptized, which I assume you are.
And I just had to add, to the person above who said you had to become Catholic to marry in the Church, that is wrong:
"Specifically, the Catholic Church would NOT advise the non-Catholic party to become Catholic...the only reason a person should come into full communion with the Catholic Church is that God calls that person to take this important step. No matter how much a non-Catholic may love and be committed to the Catholic partner in marriage, the Catholic partner in marriage in him- or her- self is never a good enough reason for a non-Catholic to join the Church! Only God and God's call are "good enough" reasons for a person to join our Church."
2007-11-27 17:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Erin Sizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic has an obligation to get married in the Catholic Church, to remain a Catholic, and to raise the children in the Catholic faith.
2007-11-27 17:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by hamburglar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
+PAX
My hubby was protestant, I'm devout Catholic. We've had 27 years of wonderful marriage.
Out of the blue, last year... he converted to Catholic. I almost fell out of the chair when he said it.
Speak with her priest. He can tell you what needs to happen.
Merry Christmas and Congratulations!
j
2007-11-27 17:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by teresa_benedicta_of_the_cross 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a "sin" but it isn't smart. If you are both passionate about your beliefs, it is bound to cause some tension or some sort of conflict. Unequally yolked means significant differences. I think that would be one of them.
2007-11-27 17:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by The GMC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't they still both Christianity? None of them existed during the biblical times, therefore it should not be an issue today.
2007-11-27 17:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by sabina-2004@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says to not be unequally yoked w/ an unbelieliever(catholic). So, as a Christian you can't marry them. One or the other must convert. But if you both become catholic, not Christian. Then you'll both be condemned to Hell. Pray earnestly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-27 17:06:08 · answer #7 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
TO BE MARRIED IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND RECOGNIZED AS CATHOLIC, ONE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE CLASSES IN CATHOLISM BUT NOT ACTUALLY HAVE TO BE BAPTISED AS A CATHOLIC.
2007-11-27 17:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protestant.........................what protestant.. is it a penticost
then you need to was your sins before you marry a catholic.
if not no problem.
2007-11-27 17:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's why the Bible say you and your spouse should be equally yoked. Because of the difference, there will be friction and God wants us to have peace.
2007-11-27 17:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by use 2 b lost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋