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I posted this in other groups but I'm looking for Christians to say their opinion. I thought posting this on here was appropriate.
I admire my bf's love for God. When we met, I think what attracted me the most was his eagerness to discuss the Bible with me. Ever since I met him, I have been more curious about God and all the pieces are coming together. What is tearing me apart is that my parents hate him. Both my parents and my bf are very important to me but they do not care for him and do not ever want to see his face. They think he is corrupting my mind with his religious (Christian) views but the Bible speaks the Truth. My parents are Carholic and say they never needed to use the bible. They think it's bogus because "mankind wrote it". My parents want me to end the relationship. But I don't want to. They say we are too young (I'm 22) and he needs to grow up. That there are other men I could be with, just not him. What do you think I should do? Should I stay with my God loving, sweet bf and lose my family or listen to my family and lose my bf?

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Well, you always want to be respectful of your parents, but anyone who tries to come between you and your relationship with God and the growth of that relationship (through reading the Bible) is wrong. That should come above everything. And if your bf brings you closet to God as well, that's a good  thing. If you were younger and under your parents' "control," I'd say obey them for the time. But you're a grown woman and can make decisions that are best for you and honoring to God. If they love you, they'll come to terms with it. My mom went through that 40 years ago and my grandparents grew to love my dad.

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I think it's wonderful to have a bf that knows and loves God/Jesus....A true believer in Christ is a gift.  I met and married a man that told me that he believed in God and went to church.  It wasn't until later that I realized it was all fake.  The only time me he went to church was when he felt guilty that I had gone so many times alone. I used to ask him every Sunday to come with me and he began coming up with excuses ....some of excuses were unbelievably dumb. After 14.5 years of this, I gave up and just got the kids dressed and went without him. Now I'm dating a much younger man that grew up in the church. He gets us up and pushes us to get dressed to go to church. He prays for us ( me and my kids) and takes out time with us. I'm much happier in my current relationship. We deal with our problems differently and alot of that had to do with our belief system. We're more on the same page.

I only mention this because your relationship can be super strong and super happy with a good Christian man. If your parents aren't Believers or haven't read the Bible for themselves, they aren't going to understand where you're coming from. You can only pray for them and live them the way God lives them.

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I agree with all these ladies. God told the prophets and disciples what to write. If u feel God is speaking to u follow him, have faith and sometimes that faith means jumping not knowing where u will land. Don't forget that God has u and will not let u fall. God comes first, if ur bf is helping to grow ur relationship with God that is awesome! Pray about everything, don't let anyone come between u and God. He has plans for u! Hopefully one day ur parents will come around. Sending prayers ur way :)

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Wanted to give u this scripture cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

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Walk with Jesus!

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It's never easy to choose. Luckily, I never had to. It's refreshing to hear that you know that The Word is the truth. Going against your parents is painful but if you truly love him and he's a follower too, go with what you feel is right! You're 22. You're an adult. You're not a child anymore therefore you are mature enough to make the decisions you feel led to make! I encourage you to continue to pray and let God reveal his perfect plan for you.

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I had to walk away from my family who claimed to be Christian yet gossiped about my husband and I and refused to discuss their issues with us in person. We waited a long time, prayed ver much, and gave them many chances but we had to do it and my life has been much happier and more peaceful. My door is always open if they are ready to discuss our past so we can honestly forgive each other and grow together.

Titus 3:10-11

As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

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Well you're 22 you are the one who makes your choices, not your parents, you don't have to disown your parents but you don't have to follow their orders either, Your faith and your relationship are up to you.

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Stay. Your parents should be supportive of your relationship

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All of these ladies have given you great advice.

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