Christian & Catholic relationship advice
Gf argues w catholics and doesnt know I am catholic.
I really need prayers and advice. It turns the girl I like is actually protestant when I thought she was Catholic (she's ex-Catholic). She has a distrust of and gets upset with Catholics, and she got in an argument with some of my Catholic friends recently, (unaware that I am also Catholic). Even though I don't like that she believes the Catholic Institution is Pagan, dislikes the Papacy, Rosary, Saint veneration, Canon issues and such), I did find myself taking her side for a moment, as I ironically have issues with some Catholic beliefs. I've only had issues with a few Protestants before, and just dislike conflict between groups that claim they are Christian. My friends were angry with her for rejecting the Catholic Church and were making assumptions about her that I am unhappy with. I just want everyone to get along.
I do realize she just wants to do right and as a Christian, should lead people away from any evil institute, but not sure if she is going about this the right way 🤔.
I am concerned though of what she will think of me when she learns I am Catholic. We do have a lot in common, and she's a close friend to me, so I would rather there not be conflict between any of us,...and I want to resolve any issues that exist. Advice?
A: Well 1st, I am glad you see errors and issues (noted and redacted) in Catholicism which is why the priests in the Reformation error left Catholicism [because of what they stated the institution taught was unbiblical] to restore Christianity to it's original biblical beliefs.
2nd, It would be good for you to understand her "why" and a great place to find that out is here 👉 If you investigate it well you will have a firmer grasp. Plus, you will find there are things here even she didn't know 🙂.
Third, Scripture says Jesus will bring a sword that will divide. That truth and darkness have no part together. One is false and one is true. And because of this and false (unbiblical) teachings, there will be divisions in families and among others whom we encounter and associate with. Investigating it well to know what is truth and what is error is important.
Finally, You both should take the biblical directive to speak with gentleness and in love when discussing Christianity and if you do it will naturally occur in your relationship, becoming more civil and caring too. 😊
