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Christians OTOT: Would you be able to make an interfaith marriage work?
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:34 am
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:34 am
Particularly a Catholic/Protestant marriage
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Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:36 am to Jeb Busch Lite
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Catholic/Protestant marriage
Happens all the time
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:36 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Yes. It's really not that big of a deal unless people make it a big deal.
This post was edited on 1/8/26 at 10:37 am
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:36 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Well, of course.
You realize those are the both within the Christian faith, right?
You realize those are the both within the Christian faith, right?
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:38 am to Shexter
The reason I ask is because I am currently in a relationship where it has become a big deal. I converted to Catholicism 2 years ago. I guess I could be labeled as a “devout” Catholic at this point.
I attend my girlfriend’s non denom church and do sometimes enjoy the sermons. I’m not just there to check it off the list. However, mass each Sunday is a must for me, and I will only take communion at the Catholic Church. These two things have become an issue
I attend my girlfriend’s non denom church and do sometimes enjoy the sermons. I’m not just there to check it off the list. However, mass each Sunday is a must for me, and I will only take communion at the Catholic Church. These two things have become an issue
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:39 am to Jeb Busch Lite
I thought this was gonna be a Jew/christian or Muslim/jew type question but yea catholic/protestant should be no big deal.
My parents made it work. Ancestors probably rolling over in graves though consider one side was Irish catholic and the other Irish Protestant. Yea we like to drink
My parents made it work. Ancestors probably rolling over in graves though consider one side was Irish catholic and the other Irish Protestant. Yea we like to drink
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:40 am to Jeb Busch Lite
It's probably hard if both people are into their faith. If one is casual it should be fine and may end up leading that one to convert.
It also depends on the particular flavor of Protestant. Some of them are pretty harshly critical of Catholics.
It also depends on the particular flavor of Protestant. Some of them are pretty harshly critical of Catholics.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:40 am to Jeb Busch Lite
It depends on how serious the two people are to their religion. Generally, one is more serious so the other converts or just goes along.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:42 am to Jeb Busch Lite
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These two things have become an issue
It might be for the best to end the relationship before it progresses further
Need to think about future kids, which church they will be raised in…
Unless she is willing to move to the Catholic Church
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:43 am to Jeb Busch Lite
If it’s that big of a deal to you, you should have been up front in the beginning how much it means to you.
Playing nice is fun and all until it’s not. Maybe you should have brought this up sooner.
Playing nice is fun and all until it’s not. Maybe you should have brought this up sooner.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:44 am to Jeb Busch Lite
I don't think I could, which is why marrying a Catholic woman was a requirement. I wouldn't force someone to change their denomination like in the thread the other day, I just wouldn't have a relationship with someone who wasn't Catholic or at least willing to convert.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:44 am to Jeb Busch Lite
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I attend my girlfriend’s non denom church
Nevermind this might be a problem. As a catholic myself I have been to a few of these and felt uncomfortable. Granted the couple I’ve been to were serious prosperity gospel type places and I’m sure some are better
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:44 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Sounds like a compromise is order.
Not of you attendance or hers...
You are far from unevenly yoked, if that's what you're thinking.
Not of you attendance or hers...
You are far from unevenly yoked, if that's what you're thinking.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:45 am to Jeb Busch Lite
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I attend my girlfriend’s non denom church
Absolutely not. Definite deal killer.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:45 am to Jeb Busch Lite
I tried to make one work with Christian (me) / Devil (my X).
She wasn't raised anything like me which showed in her morals and values, had to put foots in her arse.
She wasn't raised anything like me which showed in her morals and values, had to put foots in her arse.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:45 am to Jeb Busch Lite
Catholic/Protestant perhaps
But nothing else beyond that.
But nothing else beyond that.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:45 am to Jeb Busch Lite
I'll go against the grain slightly here. Sure it can work, but marriage presents a lot of obstacles. If you plan to have kids, and you're both devout to your religious preference, it can become a problem. I wouldn't break up with the girl about it, but would really push to get on the same page.
Out of curiosity, why did you change to Catholicism? I've been Baptist my whole life, and my mind can't comprehend a lot of how the Catholic church worships or how they believe. The two primary things I don't understand is confession to a priest and the role of the Pope.
Out of curiosity, why did you change to Catholicism? I've been Baptist my whole life, and my mind can't comprehend a lot of how the Catholic church worships or how they believe. The two primary things I don't understand is confession to a priest and the role of the Pope.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:46 am to Mstate
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I thought this was gonna be a Jew/christian or Muslim/jew type question but yea catholic/protestant should be no big deal.
Everyone saying it’s no big deal, would you just attend both services every week? If you have kids would they receive Catholic sacraments? How do you handle things like communion that occurs in other Christian churches at basically any given time when you can only receive communion after your sacrament in the Catholic Church? It’s not as cut and dry as you guys are acting.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:48 am to Pettifogger
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But nothing else beyond that.
I used to have a Jewish fwb years ago, she was a lot of fun, she would always ask me if I was offended by her screaming "God," or "Oh God" while we were haviing sex
nb4: she was really screaming oh god I wish this guy would get off of me
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:49 am to Epic Cajun
I guess you are right. I was just going off my anecdotal experience. My father converted to Catholicism and I married a catholic so it’s never been an issue with me personally.
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