We believe in a Universal God, despite our Catholic & Jewish Upbringings.
Here's the low-down:
I was raised Catholic. I'm deeply spiritual and have a minor in theology. I no longer identify as Catholic because of objections I have with certain traditions. I do not identify with any other Christian sect because of similar issues.
He was raised Jewish. The kind of family that celebrates holidays for tradition's sake.
Both of our families believe we should have a traditional wedding. Thankfully, they don't really care which kind of traditional wedding. They just want a representative of God presiding.
Which, in theory, is fine with us. We aren't Godless, we're just religionless. However, how to we find a minister that's representing God, not a particular kind of God?
Laura
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
Oct 29, 2006, 8:01 PM
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Re: [bblm85] We believe in a Universal God, despite our Catholic & Jewish Upbringings.
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With two traditions, you are twice blessed! Finding one's life partner is a gift.
You most certainly can have a God filled, God blessed spiritual ceremony celebrating both of your traditions in language that is inclusive. Search for an interfaith minister in your local area. A Unitarian Universalist minister can help you as well. I wrote my book for couples exactly like yourselves! I adapted Catholic and Jewish traditions so that the language is completely appropriate for interfaith, intercultural assembly of people----offering many options. On top of that there are universal elements---readings, vows, blessings, rituals, personal touches---that work for any wedding. Everything you need to create your service is within its pages. Everything is fully scripted and explained for the bridal couple AND the officiant. There are sample interfaith ceremonies and love stories as well, and loving counsel for the interfaith couple. You are not alone. My suggestion would be for you to circle that which touches your heart and bring it to the officiant of your choice. You can most definitely have the ceremony you desire, you just need to do a little research which is exactly what you are doing by visiting and writing into this website.
We believe in a Universal God, despite our Catholic & Jewish Upbringings.
