Is it wrong for me to like guys who are not catholic, or who are atheist?
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The answer to your question *must* be prefaced by a question:  Do you want to follow the Bible, to obey what is written in the Bible for our admonition?\n\nIf so, then you must seriously consider, as was pointed out above, 2 Corinthians 6:14\n\n(2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV)  Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?\n\nJust yesterday, I think, I was speaking with my unmarried, almost 26-year-old son.  He is considering taking master's work at a college/university.  He suggested some private, Christian colleges, and he also suggested a public college.\n\nI cautioned him that even though right now he has decided to remain unmarried, that attending a public college may bring him into a situation where he is attracted to a woman who does not have the same belief system, is not a Christian.\n\nThis I also, since you asked for advice, or an "answer," ask you consider.  Linking up with a person who does not have the same belief system as you, especially of that belief system is important to you, can be very problematic.\n\nCase in point:  My mother was a Christian, my father was not.  Whereas he was tolerant, there were situations where she did not feel she could fellowship with other believers.  It was a very unhappy situation at times.\n\nSo, marriage is tough enough without this added burden of being unequally yoked....and I think that with nearly 30 years of marriage to the same woman, I *may* be in the place to make that determination.  :)\n\nLawrence\nhttp://www.truebiblesermons.com
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I'm not sure what you mean by accept them.  I would think that as long as you do not let them involve you in anything that violates christian principles that you are OK.  You might be a good influence on them, but the danger is that they could be a bad influence on you.
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Sounds like you'er baiting, trolling and generally trying to be an intolerant a55h0le, but just for perspective, I have found that men of all religions (NOT ALL MEN) enjoy the forbidden fruits, whether tobacco, alcohol, gambling, illicit sex (both hetero and homo), etc. \n\nThat goes for Xtians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Catholics, etc.
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Not necessarily, I know some very compassionate caring atheists. Unfortunately many deny God either from bad experiences with religon or the cunning of human philosophies but not believing in God does not make you a bad person by default.
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I have a number of gay friends who do - one is even the Australian leader of a worldwide christian youth movement. It was hard for them to reconcile the two lifestyles though. They are all Catholic and have been told they are wrong for a large part of their lives - luckily they found support within the church. I don't go to church myself but support them as I know how.
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I would consider not believing one or the other if I were you.  You probably didnt have the best of relationships and the ones that you did have you probably got hurt or belittled.  Maybe you just have had so many bad experiences its hard for you to respect guys.\n\nAlso consider the fact that if you have not had any good relationships that have worked for you, then why would you be attracted to the guys?
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you don't, actually...that's called JUDGING! you have to wait until you talk with them and get to know about them-- try it, it works! and even if you DON'T like them, love them anyway. it's what God does for you!
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Absolutely not!  You should feel lucky to have him.  If you want the relationship to grow then you always have that.  I too am a christian (getting baptized this Sunday!) but I believe what you have is far from wrong.  It seems that your feelings for him are deeper than sexual and that is something Christ cherished, LOVE.
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if you think of it that way, realize that your not following your heart, how God wants you, but your following this thing called the bible, the church, its RULES.\n\nim catholic, very religious, im not the type who attends church every single sunday, but i pray every night before going to bed and daily i keep my mind set in the faith i have in God. im 23 and i live here abroad with my bf of 4 years. all the issues of sex before marriage i never believed it but i did keep my restrictions well set. meaning i never went around having sex different guys thinking every time 'oh! he is the love of my life!' thats just crap people think every time they see a guy they like and i thank god i never fell for that trap. i always kept my virginity even after having a 2 year bf in the past. \n\nwhen you know its right, when the moment is ok, you let it go and it doesnt matter whether your getting married or not, you just  have to know it when you are ready and God WILL be happy for you because you were following your heart.\n\nill tell you something wierd that happened to me after the first day i had it. yes it was with the bf iam still happily together with today. it had happened, we were all ok, just kinda wierd since it was our first time for the both of us. the next morning it was a sunday and we went for a walk in the center of florence (im studying abroad in florence, italy) as we noticed there was this little cute church hidden in one corner, we went inside and realized there was a mass just starting, so we decided to stay and attend it. (he is also a catholic). you know how in every mass there is a subject to talk about, so as we sat there to listen, we realized that the priest began talking about sex. yes pure, love, sex. he began to talk about love and how people shouldnt be restrained to show their love to others truthfully and that sex is OK ASLONG as you know 100% what you are doing. i rememeber the priest got the bible and dropped it on the floor, i was like, what does he mean??? (i didnt understand the italian that well but my bf told me) the priest had said that bible isnt the rule of thumb that everyone should follow, that in this situation it is the issue of YOU and GOD not YOU and the BIBLE. \n\nthats not all, so as the priest kept on talking about sex and love, he comfessed one thing that shocked me. he told us that in the past when he was young (at the time he looked over 60) he was actually as he stated that day, a 'playboy'. im seriouly not kidding, he told us his story of how he was a wild guy, how he went from one women to another not giving a damn about life. i dont want to get to the issue of how he brought himself to become a priest, but it was a real interesting point of view.\n\nso we left the mass that day really really 'moved'. it was like God told me that day, 'Gaby you did the right thing, you did it from your heart, you have waited this long, and you shouldnt be ashamed of it, i love you and i am happy for you.'\n\nanyways, i hope my experience helps ya and makes you think of it from a different point of view.
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I think he's being professional, and rightly so. What's the problem with him commited to God?  See it as a plus!  Spiritual people run their lives with great spiritual guidance.  This shouldn't be a problem.  It should make him even more attractive.\n\nIf he is easily succumbed to your interest in him, won't you think he would be easily succumbed to other girls/women?\nThink about those pointers above.\n\nFind out what makes him seemed uninterested.  Perhaps he knows you have a problem with God.  \n\nUntil you know God and how He can influence a man's character and actions, you will appreciate his belief and gain his attention!\n\nIf you saw the points raised valid, I suggest you go to his place of worhip - first with the right motive of learning about his God, and then from there if he is interested in you, he will know what to do.  \n\nDon't think he is a 'square'.  He is just a upright man... hopefully.
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Something I learned and I am an assistant youth minister. In God anything is possible. If you really like that guy then you might want to make the first move and ask him out before it is to late. All you can do is ask and theres nothing wrong with you. I am a very christian guy but you have to learn to take a chance. Its ok to take chances.
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No he isn't holier.  But I know what you mean.  I think that you need to see how close you are to him.  Is he your friend? Does he even talk to you?  With these type of men they seek realy spiritual women that will be a help in their ministry. Try to talk to him. Start trying to be friends first.  Then see how it turns out.  I agree with the person that wrote that you might just be infatuated with the role and not the person.  It is realy easy to get that way.  Just start by being friends that way you can see if it's the man or the role that your in love with.
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i'm in the same situation hun..i tend to go and fall for jewish guys and i let myself follow the path of LOVE and LUST..i know from the start they marry their own kind in terms of religion but i still go for them...(m surrounded by them because of my work) now i am coming to the conclusion that i need to convert(which is far from what i want) or change my job...
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hello!!! relationships are about love - not religious prefrences.if you feel for him enough then date him.
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do you go to church with him? \n\njust keep dating him, you'll eventually have deeper conversations and you'll learn as to where he stands with many issues and by living his life you'll see how important his values/convictions are. you'll know, trust me. you need a man that pushes you to grow. don't worry if he's not for you.\n\nand keep asking God, if he's not for you God will pull a string and you may break up, or God might even tell you himself who you should be with.
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i think your real problem is the conflict between your sexuality and your religion. i personally think there is nothing wrong with being gay. it would be the best for you to accept yourself the way you are, but that would mean you'd have to alter your religious beliefs to understand that your sexuality does not change your faith.
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go for what you believe, and if you always hear that God is against such and such or your religion is against such and such, then it maybe wrong...thats just how things are...but in the end you do what your heart is telling you, and remember no matter what God loves you.\n\nGood luck and God bless you hope this helped