Anonymous  +  451298 Sun, 09 Dec 07 12:36 PM I'm a born Catholic. I was baptized as an infant, though I rarely attend a mass. In my country, Japan, Christians make up less than 1 percent of the population. Most of my friends are secular. It's very diffucult to meet a Catholic girl here, but the Church teaches that Catholics should communicate with only those who obey its teachings. I'd like to date with a catholic girl, but there is none around me. Can I date with a non-Catholic girl?  Anonymous Dates

	Lawyee  +  451309 Sun, 09 Dec 07 01:13 PM I am Catholic as well and see no problem about dating with other religions or atheists (the only problem may be that my wife would not appreciate that so much). There is not a single sentence or rule in the Roman Catholic Church doctrine that would ban you from dating with whoever you want. If it comes to the stage when you would like to marry your girlfriend, this is also not a problem. She can either choose to be baptized as well or she can even stay atheist or of different religion if she will swear that she will not prevent you from worshipping your God and live the life according to his lore and she will also have to swear that your (future) children will be upbrought in Christian lore. Any questions? Lawyee Joined on Wed, Oct 3 2007 Full Member 211 Let justice be done though heavens may fall Dates

	BW2/3  +  451328 Sun, 09 Dec 07 03:05 PM I'm not a Catholic so I know not much about Catholics religion. May I say something? I don't hold that Catholic's view about the communication stuff. I think that teaching might apply in the old days. I think it is better to use one's common sense when dealing that kind of stuff. One doesn't have to literally apply the holy teachings. I think it is a bit of extreme. If you really like to date a Catholic, I think you have to go to Catholic church, you will see a lot of Catholic girls there.  Good luck BW2/3 Joined on Sat, Oct 22 2005 Contributing Member 1,283 Carpe diem!! Dates

	Tanit  +  451635 Mon, 10 Dec 07 01:42 PM  Anonymous wrote: ... the Church teaches that Catholics should communicate with only those who obey its teachings. As a catholic, I am astonished... such "rule" simply doesn't exist. Moreover, as stated, this rule is not restricted to girlfriends/boyfriends. Were you really taught that you should not communicate with anybody apart from catholics? Tanit Joined on Mon, Jul 31 2006 Senior Member 3,037 There is no greater pain than to remember a happy time when one is in misery. (Dante) Dates

	Dominik  +  451741 Mon, 10 Dec 07 05:35 PM Read HERE and APOSTOLIC LETTER OF POPE PAUL VI ON MIXED MARRIAGES and BBC - Religion&Ethics CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH PS. Why this subject is in "Controversial Subjects"? Dominik Joined on Thu, Jun 1 2006 Poland Regular Member 589 "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." - St. Francis of Assisi... Dates

	Old Man Gordon  +  465585 Thu, 17 Jan 08 08:25 PM This is in controversial subjects because if you say something is wrong, some people will take offense.  This area should be for those who are willing to accept that other people think that they are objectively wrong. I think it's better to date within one's religion.  I, personally, would only date to marry, and would only marry someone who shared my same basic beliefs.  Old Man Gordon Joined on Fri, Mar 16 2007 Full Member 410 Dates

	David  +  465728 Fri, 18 Jan 08 07:54 AM Not meaning to be rude young man but you need to find out more about your religion. The Catholic church suggests you marry for love. Obviously it helps if you share beliefs. Any decent person you love will do. David Joined on Sat, Mar 8 2003 Regular Member 664 Dates