Baptist vs. Methodist

Probably the bigger issue is the differences between Baptists and Catholics. While there is a diversity of "Baptists," even as there is a diversity of Catholics, there is usually a general division on some major issues. I would say attending a Methodist Church is probably a better choice than attending a Catholic Church (and this from a doctrinal view, not trying to be disparaging about Catholics as a people), the first question I would ask is have you two received counseling from any of the named denominations?

An even more important question I would ask is if you understand how one is saved? Do you, and your fiance, have a relationship with Christ? That is the relationship which should take precedence over all others, and suggest to you that this is the only true way to be "married in the eyes of God."

The problems you may be building into your marriage by marrying one of a faith so diverse is that, while both of you may be willing to forsake the faith you have been associated with thus far, that may change later down the road, when one of you has a "revival" of sorts. Often people return to the faith they grow up under, so the question I pose to you, should your husband decide that he is going to return to the faith he grew up in, are you going to join him in that? Are you going to be willing to embrace Catholicism in order to maintain peace in your home.

That's just a possibility.

The big question is should this (your relationship with God) be important in your lives at this stage? Or do you think this is something you can work out as you go? Many take this approach, some do okay, others not so well.

As far as the differences between Baptist and Methodist, you may have come to the right place, lol. Some of the guys here have a great knowledge of Church History and may be able to give some good description of those differences (though I am sure we are going to find a diversity among them as well).

Hope you don't take this the wrong way (this post), but I view marriage as needing a foundation of relationship with the Lord first, for that is the priority in regards to relationships in this life. If that relationship isn't right, neither will the others. While I don't think I would try to dissuade you from marriage, I think both of you should do your due diligence in first understanding what relationship with God involves, then how that applies in the marriage. It may be that you find out that you are not necessarily a Baptist, and he is not necessarily a Catholic, lol.

Good luck in your marriage, and I pray God guide you both in the proper course of action.


God bless.