Is it possible to have a deep intimate relationship, as an atheist, with a catholic person?
I would say it ould be difficult as by definition the Catholic person would have a world view based on fear.
Depends on if you can form deep attachments to people you don't intellectually respect.
Possible? Sure.
I want people to stay out of my head and judge me by what I do, not what they think is in my heart, based on their assessment of whatever systems to which I do or do not subscribe--so I apply that same rubric to my regard for others. There have to be more people out there in the world who feel this way, believer or not.
How many there are, and thus the chances of ever meeting them, however...
As long as they don't think "alter boy" is a task.
I think it would for a while at least. I also thing eventually it will become a problem.
"Don't try to convert me," I warn prospective, Christian dates.
This works well, except with two men who met just to try to convert me. Flush.
I had such a relationship when I was in my 30’s. Everything about the relationship was beautiful. There was one problem: She wanted to marry a Catholic. She believed I would go to hell without accepting Jesus. I would not become a Catholic. We drifted apart.......