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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He began dating a Catholic girl at age 19 and converted to Catholicism. They’ve since broken up, and he has become even more involved in the church and the religion. He has no interests outside of the church and is flailing. He’s 22 and about to graduate with a degree in history, but has no interest in pursuing a career in his field of study.

He’s been brainwashed. He can’t talk about anything without putting a religious spin on it. We are not a religious family and interactions with him are uncomfortable.

Has anyone here experienced religion taking away a loved one? I’m concerned about his future. Can anyone offer some words of wisdom or share a similar experience?

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Its about your dislike of religion not his liking of it.[/quote]

It is not about my dislike for religion. It is about his inability to connect to the secular world and his family. He can’t have a conversation without bringing religion into it. [b]He’s lost any motivation he once had for a career and independence, as he waits for God to provide.  He is consumed with thoughts of becoming a saint[/b].[/quote]

Op, this part is concerning and I agree with others is a red flag for potentially serious mental health issues.   “Waiting for God to provide” instead of pursuing a career, or obsessing about becoming a saint are not things he’s getting from catholic teachings.   Ignore the noise from posters who just want to argue with you.  It does sound like something potentially serious is going on here, and the religious component is just the form it happens to be taking.  I don’t have resources for you, but hopefully others may have some to share.   [/quote]

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