theculturewarrior Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 Just for the record...I've never converted anybody in my life. I've never witnessed anybody come to the Faith as a result of something I said or did. I think it is God who converts. It's kind of selfish to try to overwhelm someone intellectually, or even spiritually, just for the emotional comfort of a relationship. Will I ask her to turn her back on her church, possibly her family, and tear her out of her comfort zone just for my own comfort? If I dialog with her, it will be for God and not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 [quote name='theculturewarrior' date='Sep 2 2004, 05:52 AM'] Just for the record...I've never converted anybody in my life. I've never witnessed anybody come to the Faith as a result of something I said or did. I think it is God who converts. It's kind of selfish to try to overwhelm someone intellectually, or even spiritually, just for the emotional comfort of a relationship. Will I ask her to turn her back on her church, possibly her family, and tear her out of her comfort zone just for my own comfort? If I dialog with her, it will be for God and not for me. [/quote] Welcome to the rest of the human race, for it is only Jesus that converts people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeTeamFamily Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 it would also be be very fair to enter into the relationship for the purpose of converting her pray on it man....and trust that God will lead you in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmerf Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 I'd take a protestant in love with Christ over a lukewarm catholic ANYDAY. Besides, if you can treat each other with respect, it will be alright. That is a larger if than it sounds, but there it is. Of course, I'm married to a Catholic in love with Christ, so I've really got the whole package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 [quote name='mmmerf' date='Sep 2 2004, 08:18 AM'] I'd take a protestant in love with Christ over a lukewarm catholic ANYDAY. Besides, if you can treat each other with respect, it will be alright. That is a larger if than it sounds, but there it is. [/quote] Yeah, that's true for me too. Although I'd definitely prefer a Catholic in love with Christ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 go for it dude. nothing harmful in becoming friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 [quote name='Pete-ster' date='Sep 2 2004, 01:21 AM'] Will only lead to heartbreak. [/quote] Maybe, but "it's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP2Iloveyou Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 This is kind of relevant to this situation, but I think it really speaks to inter-faith marriages in general. I think we are making a big mistake entering into a relationship with the intention of converting somebody. That will only cause tension in the relationship. God will lead that person into the Church on his time if he/she is truly seeking the truth, which presumably good protestants are. We cannot be more Catholic than the Church and since the Church allows inter-faith marriages, we should not look down on them. I know many Catholics who are married to Protestants, eight in my family alone, and their marriages are very strong. God has blessed the ones in my family at least with children and love for each other. Most of them, except maybe one, are blessed by the Church. If a non-Catholic spouse converts, fantastic. However, we cannot impose the faith on people, only propose, and I think it reeks of arrogance to say that someone should dismiss the possible spouse the Lord has picked out for that person simply because he/she is not Catholic. I'm not saying any of you articulated that viewpoint, but I think we might be going there, just by reading this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsFrozen Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Frozencell was very Protestant and we were married almost three years and had known eachother for four before he changed. We talked about it, but I never pushed anything that hard. We had deep conversations, and the reason he wasn't Catholic was because of all the misconceptions he had about the Church. I find that is often the case. At any rate, sure, ask for her number, if she is a nice girl. But don't let things get serious if you can tell off the bat that you would never come to agree about religion. Just my opinion, but that can lead to a lot of problems later on, especially with kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janana8706 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 i say go for it. If nothing else, you'll get a great friendship out of it. As long as she doesn't try to convert you to your faith, I think you should go for as much as you feel (she feels) comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picchick Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Go Speed racer! Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer GOOOO!!!! Good Luck and God Speed! Just be careful of losing ur faith. Oh, and for the records I am not protestant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 i say pray about it.... we can all tell you what we think you should do but we dont know the girl or the exact signs of potential or anything about you and your life.... totally pray about it and know that GOD will tell you what to do.... he will lead your heart in the direction that is best and THAT is what you should do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelguy227 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Ditto to hughey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCC_Catholic Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 [quote name='theculturewarrior' date='Sep 1 2004, 09:10 PM'] WHY ARE THEY ALWAYS PROTESTANT???? :ph34r: [/quote] i want to know the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picchick Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Wait, I really don't understand the phrase "WHY ARE THEY ALWAYS PROTESTANT????" Are you asking why all the good girls protestant or why are all the interested girls protestant? Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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