Religious Differences between Fiancees

[NoneYa 73]

We have filed for the K1 and my financee is in the Philippines, she is Catholic. I am US and Baptist faith.

I have heard that differences in religions can be a flag but I just read where someone is filing for a K1 and they are Muslim and he is Catholic.

I am not looking for opinions as much as someone that has passed the Visa stage with difference of religions.

[TeapotGirl 66]

My friend's husband is Pentecostal and my friend is a Baptist, she is happily married now in Seattle. Catholic and Baptist are both christian just different ways but both non-trinitarian.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

We have filed for the K1 and my financee is in the Philippines, she is Catholic. I am US and Baptist faith.

I have heard that differences in religions can be a flag but I just read where someone is filing for a K1 and they are Muslim and he is Catholic.

I am not looking for opinions as much as someone that has passed the Visa stage with difference of religions.

Inter-faith marriages are very common in the US. For lots of people, it is not an issue. However, if it is a big deal in the foreign country, it may be taken into consideration in viewing the big picture. For example, a Muslim marrying a Christian may be a big deal in Saudi Arabia. One Christian marry another of a different denomination may not be a big deal.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Inter-faith marriages are very common in the US. For lots of people, it is not an issue. However, if it is a big deal in the foreign country, it may be taken into consideration in viewing the big picture. For example, a Muslim marrying a Christian may be a big deal in Saudi Arabia. One Christian marry another of a different denomination may not be a big deal.

Hey dale my first wife was Catholic and we had not problems at all. (sarcasm---First wife)

No seriously none of our problems centered around my being protestant and her being Catholic.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

My friend's husband is Pentecostal and my friend is a Baptist, she is happily married now in Seattle. Catholic and Baptist are both christian just different ways but both non-trinitarian.

Correction. Both Catholics and Baptists are trinitarian, though one sect of Pentcostals is not (the Oneness Pentecostals). Non-triniatarian's include Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, and Unitarians.

Anyway, I've never heard of this being an issue at the consulate in Manila. I would assume that the majority of beneficiary's there are Catholic and a substantial percentage of the petitioners are not.

[B and C 1]

My friend's husband is Pentecostal and my friend is a Baptist, she is happily married now in Seattle. Catholic and Baptist are both christian just different ways but both non-trinitarian.

Excuse me, but the Catholic and Baptist traditions are BOTH Trinitarian, i.e., the both view the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as a part of the Godhead.

This would also include Episcopal/Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, most pentecostal/charismatic, including the majority of non-denominational churches.

The important thing is to learn of each other's beliefs, finding the points you both have in common. It can be more difficult, but it's not impossible.

Bruce

[thelastpetitioner 218]

Religion is almost never brought up,unless the interview is in countries that don't believe in interfaith marriages, like mine.what I did was I asked my mom to write a letter,explaining that she is aware of our religion difference and approves of it.but that's for really extreme situations.you're good OP don't worry

[TeapotGirl 66]

Correction. Both Catholics and Baptists are trinitarian, though one sect of Pentcostals is not (the Oneness Pentecostals). Non-triniatarian's include Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, and Unitarians.

Anyway, I've never heard of this being an issue at the consulate in Manila. I would assume that the majority of beneficiary's there are Catholic and a substantial percentage of the petitioners are not.

Oh yes yes.....got them interchange, thank you. Yes you are right, majority of the beneficiary in the Philippines is Catholic/ few are from other Christian denomination.

Edited October 15, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[mike42979 57]

Hey Dale where in FL just curious?

[NoneYa 73]

Smack dab in the middle, Orlando.

[MikelanNida 28]

I dont recall any paperwork asking religious beliefs, and they didnt ask any questions about it either, i am speaking only about the Manila embassy., we are the same as you two, good luck.

[NoneYa 73]

MikeanNida- so happy you are approved and now married. Thank you !

[dindo and patty 20]

I am Catholic and Patty is Muslim. We are as happy as we could be. Before we moved on to a more serious relationship, we discussed our difference in religion

and if it would be an issue. Needless, to say, our love for each other trumped that. We both agreed to respects each others religious upbringing. She comes to

church with me.

Absolutely no issue at all nor was it even brought up when we went for the interview...so, no worries!

[Becky<3Jorim 1]

Smack dab in the middle, Orlando.

wow nice =D

i live close to u.

religion cant be flagged though

becauz relgion is personal choise , ur free to be religius or not

i dont see why thy can flag it

[J&N* 68]

They don't care what church you go to if you both are the same religion (they rarely care if you are from different religions) It's the US not the Vatican!