Advice for living in a Catholic-protestant marriage?

I have recently returned to the catholic church after years in the reformed churches. My ';in-law'; family (whom I love dearly - no rude remarks please) do not approve of my church, nor do some of my fellow perishoners from my previous church. Any advice on how I can avoid getting into arguements?Advice for living in a Catholic-protestant marriage?
I would suggest that you not bring up faith to them much. If you're praying together, keep your prayers denomination-neutral - things like that.





Of course, this will not stop them from bringing it up to you.





You are a convert. In my experience converts know their faith a little better than the average Catholic. Also in my experience, Christians who do not approve of Catholicism either have misconceptions about Catholic beliefs or don't know the reason for certain beliefs.





You should be able to notice these instances of false or lacking information immediately if they try to discuss theology with you.





When they do that, I would correct them charitably andkindly suggest to them that they read up on what Catholics really believe. Just be very sure you keep your correction VERY short. Pretty much anything more than a sentence will typically cause someone to go into ';evangelize mode';.





The catechism is of course the explanation of pretty much all Catholic beliefs and practices. It is, however, quite technical. So something more casual such as Catholicism for Dummies might be a good suggestion.





Also tell them that you do not want to debate theology with them. Be very firm about this. Explain that when such a discussion occurs, it more often ends in a rift between family members instead of a conversion (as is, I assume, their ultimate goal).





They probably won't like your refusal to discuss religion with them, but be firm. It took my mother a couple of years to finally figure out why I didn't think it was a good idea to discuss certain issues with her. They'll eventually let it slide, though hopefully in less time.Advice for living in a Catholic-protestant marriage?
Yes. Focus on being a believer who happens to worship with a particular group at a particular place, and not on who is ';Catholic';, who is ';Protestant'; and who is ';Presbyterian';, etc. Those institutions are not of God, and only lead to divisiveness. If you seek God, He will strip away the things of man/things of your flesh, and the Holy Spirit will lead you as to what to include in your worship life, and what to toss out. Jesus rebuked petty differences between believers and always turned the focus back to worship of God as our number one priority, and loving our fellow man as our second priority. How can we demonstrate Christian love if our practices and conversations focus on how we differ, rather than unity of belief? When I am at large functions, I avoid saying what church I'm from, but simply introduce myself as ';a believer';. It eliminates imagined/perspective barriers and forms a bond from word one.





Peace
First: Don't provoke any religious discussions with your in-laws.





Second, don't bite any bad bait that the in-laws may give you in order to provoke a ';discussion'; themselves.





The bottom line is you don't stand a chance at convincing your in-laws of anything, any more than they have a chance to convince you of anything.





You know it. You're in-laws know it. So why bother discussing religion at all?





It's a matter of both parties learning to live with (tolerate) the other.
So your in-laws are not catholic? That is how I read your question. But you did not marry the whole family, just one member and that person is your spouse, not the whole family. So just go your own way, and with your spouse and your in-laws will have nor recourse at all.
The Roman Catholic Church was the first Christian church.





Whether they think it's wrong or not, they can't deny it historical.





And the Catholic church was the church that put the Bible together.





280 B.C. to 250 B.C. The compilation of the Septuagint (Old Testament)





393 A.D. The Council of Hippo got together the writings of the the New Testament.





397 A.D.The Council of Carthage puts what we know as the Bible together.





419 A.D. The second Council of Carthage reviewed the Cannon of the Bible and sent it to the Pope for confirmation.





Until the Protestant reformation in the 1500's the Catholic church was the only church.





There's only one Roman Catholic church. And 33,00 denominations of Protestant churches all claiming to have truth and teaching things they think is right.





The Catholic church has taught the same Theology (Maybe changed in the level, and the way they go about teaching it) for around 2,000 years.





You just chose to go back to the church that was the first Christian church (And the One true church Jesus Christ himself founded), and the one that has the most tradition, and same teachings.





And just leave it at that.





=)
You should never argue religion. My advice would be to learn as much as you can about the Church so you are able to defend your faith when need be. Take notes and keep them in your Bible and have your Bible with you at all times. But when defending your faith, be kind and polite, always stay calm. I hope this helps. I wish you the best and welcome home.





God bless,


Stanbo
Most converts are converted by the Presence of the Holy Eucharist. Invite them to Mass sometime just so they at least have an idea of what goes on there. You wouldn't believe the things protestants are taught about Catholics, and it shocks them when they see them pray the Mass.
Well if you all believe in God, and love him and know that he loves you, then the details after that should be seen as petty. God unites not divides, that is what denominations do. That is why I trust and worship God, not the religion.
Education is the key to success dear.


In every modern civilized countries with an efficient public school system, thanks to education religious delusions and superstitions are quietly fading away and that's the way to go.
keep silent when they bring up religious issues. listen like u are paying attention, and thank them when its all over. parents in-law always see themselves as superior or that they know better than u guys. so dont argue, dont answer back, just be mute. all d best
Carry a damn big gun and wave it periodically. That will keep everyone on the straight and narrow...until someone brings a bigger gun.
The main aspect of Christianity involves having a strong spiritual relationship with God. If God is in the midst of your relationship then that's all that matters. Building up each other through Christ.
Don't talk about religion with these people. I wonder why christians can't get along with eachother.
have a good sense of humor, and focus on Jesus, and avoid talking about any differences without having done some long hard praying first.


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Focus on how much your religions have in common rather than the little that divides them...
Don't discuss theology, and make it clear that you respect their beliefs and ask that they do the same of yours.
Raise your kids by the golden rule other than that be a good person and that is all you can do.
Don't talk. Seriously though, good luck with that.
Dont you believe in the same Lord? thats all that matters.