Is it a sin for a Catholic to date a Mormon?

[PaulDupre]

Third, I am dating this man because I love him and I fully intend to marry him. Just thought I’d clarify that for you all.

If you’ve already made up your mind, then why did you bother to ask us about it? Are you sure you’ve made up your mind? Don’t you think it would be wiser to marry a man who knows what he believes and has already fully committed to God and his Church?

You should make sure he converts to Catholicism before the wedding. Taking RCIA together would be a wonderful growth experience for both of you.

Has he asked you to marry him yet?

Paul (a former Mormon)

 

[Donna_Mc]

Pray for him and expose him to as much good Catholic
literature, and media as possible!

 

[hansgsa]

Definately not a good idea to date a Moron - I mean Mormon !!! No matter how cute she is… The point being: that even when a Catholic marries a Catholic… so many marraiges fall apart. What are the chances if you marry a person in a cult. Cults often teach hatred of Catholics particularly because something deep inside of them knows that we teach the truth about Jesus. Sorry friend, I don’t mean to burst any bubbles, but hey, sometimes you’ve got to just tell it like it is baby!
Zis is ze no-brainer type kwestun I sink!

 

[KingAlfred]

Would it be a sin for a Catholic to date a Mormon?

I think it best to steer clear of Mormon influence. The Mormon community is so strong, well organized, and clever in its evangelization, it will literally sneak up on you. Before you know it, you will be considering conversion.

 

[DawnInTexas]

It’s hard enough (after 20 years), being Catholic and married to a Methodist. I’m the one who dressed up and took our children to Mass each week, usually by myself. Now, my husband was out of town at least half of the Sundays, but the times he was here-I still usually took the kids to Mass…alone.

He’s got his salvation “in the bag,” once he claimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Done deal.

It hasn’t been easy. I will say, otherwise, he’s a good man. He is.

Since I have breast cancer, and am on chemo right now, he is driving our youngest daughter in to Mass each week.

God works in mysterious ways.

+Peace Be With You.
-Dawn in Texas

 

[DawnInTexas]

I think it best to steer clear of Mormon influence. The Mormon community is so strong, well organized, and clever in its evangelization, it will literally sneak up on you. Before you know it, you will be considering conversion.

I have a cousin who is Agnostic. Never really raised their 2 girls in a religion, I don’t think. Not seriously. He wasn’t baptized, unless during or for his marriage, his wife (whatever religion she is-I know she’s christian) had him baptized. I’m not real close to them, but he has sent me christian-related e-mails.

His oldest daughter got a scholarship to a Mormon college. She fell in love with a Mormon man. They were getting married. My cousin (her father) had no clue. I filled him in, sent him some info…He asked: What can I do, she’s in love! He is so naive.

She converted. Her father, mother and sister, Grandmother, Uncle, and any relatives from her mother’s side of the family, etc. weren’t allowed in the Temple when they were Sealed. They’ve been pushed out of her life. I warned him…say Good-bye to your daughter.

Oh well.

+Pax,
-Dawn in Texas

 

[Newbie2]

We were talking about dating, not marriage. However, lest I confused anybody I meant for the conversion to happen even before the dating. Here is the order as I was perceiving it:

1. Attraction to non-Catholic.
2. Rejection of mate (quite prudent). Look elsewhere.

2a) (option for the romantic) Talk to non-Catholic about faith and convince to accompany you to RCIA. Show off your studly knowledge of the faith. Chicks dig that!

1. Attend her baptism/confirmation. Give her a congratulatory hug and ask her on a date.
2. Win yourself a bride.

All in Christ’s name!
I hope that was clearer for you, CatholicDude!

 

[thistle]

It’s hard enough (after 20 years), being Catholic and married to a Methodist. I’m the one who dressed up and took our children to Mass each week, usually by myself. Now, my husband was out of town at least half of the Sundays, but the times he was here-I still usually took the kids to Mass…alone.

He’s got his salvation “in the bag,” once he claimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Done deal.

It hasn’t been easy. I will say, otherwise, he’s a good man. He is.

Since I have breast cancer, and am on chemo right now, he is driving our youngest daughter in to Mass each week.

God works in mysterious ways.

+Peace Be With You.
-Dawn in Texas

Don’t give up on him. I was a Methodist when I married my Catholic wife. After 10 years of her daily prayers for my conversion God gave me the grace to see the true Church is the Catholic Church. I have now been a Catholic for 16 years. I also know other Methodists who have converted.

 

[DawnInTexas]

Don’t give up on him. I was a Methodist when I married my Catholic wife. After 10 years of her daily prayers for my conversion God gave me the grace to see the true Church is the Catholic Church. I have now been a Catholic for 16 years. I also know other Methodists who have converted.

Thanks, Thistle. God bless you!
+Peace In Christ,
-Dawn in Texas

 

[sarahpackars]

it’s not a sin, but i do beleive that if they got married it would put a lot of strain on the relationship and propose problems with the children. it would just make things a lot more stressfull than they need to be.

 

[rwoehmke]

If that person were strong in the Mormon faith then it probably would not be wise; however, I’ve run across a lot of cultural Mormons who resemble cultural Catholics. They grew up in the faith, but don’t really understand or necessarily subscribe to its dogmas. I would also suspect that a person deep into the Mormon faith would not consider dating a Catholic as an option.

On the other hand a faithful Mormon woman can be quite attractive as they have the right priorities in life, do not co-habit or believe in a little fling, and are typically virgins when they marry. Can’t say that about many of the Christian gals around these days.

Now if you find one of these gals and she dates you, she will expect no smoking, no booze, no stimulants like coffee and that should you marry it can only be in a Mormon temple, a wedding where Christian and other non-Mormons are excluded, including Mom and Dad.

I have seen this happen to at least two or three fellow Christians who decided to marry a Mormon gal. You know Mormons generally are very nice people, don’t have warts, and live straight and responsibly. I count several as friends.

If that’s not enough to give you pause. Consider the advice my Mother gave me from seventh grade on. Date only Catholic Girls, because you will marry one of those whom you date. She married a Lutheran.