Is it impossible to marry outside of your religion (ie. Mormon/Baptist) and have the relationship work? His lifestyle is so wonderful, he's such a good Christian and I know he would make a wonderful partner, but is that unbiblical?
2006-06-27 13:59:54 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would strongly recommend that you work out the differences in your faith first, before you marry. I can guarantee there will come a time when it will cause your problems. One of you will end up having to deny your faith. When you have children, it will only confuse them and drive them away from any faith.
Could you make such a marriage work, maybe... by why struggle with it for years to come. Either work it out in advance, or realize that it is not to be. God would not put two people together to fight - especially about him.
2006-06-27 14:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Truth. It would be best for you if you stay within your religion. You can not be Baptist and marry a Mormon. The only way that will work is if one of you is really not what you say you are. If you are just "playing" Baptist or Mormon or Catholic it has about as much Chance an any other. But if you are both real-it will never work. Some well meaning 'idiot' May suggest that one or the other of you convert to the other religion. But anyone who does was really not what they thought. Someone has to give.
Before you go too far-find out if both of you are really a Mormon or a Baptist.
2006-06-27 14:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all put on the same earth to share and LoVE eachother. It shouldn't matter as long as you both believe that the other is true. If you both have made it far enough that you are looking into marriage and their aren't problems with the respective families that can't be resolved then Let the LOVE SHINE THROUGH!
The only way to make the earth a peacefull place is to respect the differences in eachother. If you can't do that then let it go.
Respect (for eachothers beliefs etc)
Love eachother for what they bring to this world
DO NO HARM TO ANYONE
Why does this seem like such a bad Idea?
2006-06-27 14:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think ti would make that much of a deal if you are both Christians. I don't know much about the Mormon reliion, but I think they are just a denomination of Christian, not sure though.
I would advise against being with someone who is not Christian, but then again if you are strong in your faith, then maybe he will come to find the truth.
The Bible teaches against it, but I do believe that was in the old testament.
I think you should pray, and then maybe discuss things like if you were to get married how you would raise your children and things like that. What exactly you would teach them, etc. Then kind of go from there.
I hope that helps!
God Loves YOU
Heather :)
2006-06-27 14:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by hdb8241981 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make it work, but one or the other has to be weak somewhat in thier faith, people stong in both faiths will have to many differences. for the Baptist, they would view Mormons are being close to serving the devil as about any church does.
The biggest issue is when kids come along, if they are being taught one value, it is like sending them to hell to the other.
To each, the other is not a saved person, the Baptist do not reconise the mormom baptism, and to the Mormon no Baptist is properly baptised.
2006-06-27 14:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is almost amusing. A Baptist would insist the partner become Baptist. A Mormon would insist the partner become Mormon. It's not like either one of the sects is reasonable and can negotiate. One of you is going to have to convert and is going to have a pissed off family.
2006-06-27 14:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as both people agree to have a religion and how to raise their children its fine. My parents have been married for over 20 years and my father is Methodist and my mother is Muslim and she converted to Islam while she was married to my father. My sisters and I are Catholic and we all go to Catholic schools and to Mass/Church as often as we can. I've even been with my mom to Jouma before and I'm friends with the sheik over there. It all depends on how each person feels about religion. If one or both people involved feel it necessary for their spouse to be the same religion then it won't work, but if both people can be open-minded about religion then it can work. For my parents it has never been about what religion but that they have a spiritual practice and belief in a higher power.
2006-06-27 17:54:20 · answer #7 · answered by ScorpioBeauty09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I met my now husband his religious affiliation was of no importance to me even though I had been brought up in a very religious home. As a matter of fact I had no idea what religion he was until we began planning the wedding a few years later. Today, almost 20 years later I'd say it was lucky that he was of the same affiliation as myself. Although his faith may not be a strong as mine I believe had we not been of the same faith it would have caused problems in our relationship, mainly in the raising of children.
2006-06-27 14:08:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with conradmex. As far as Baptist vs. Morman: It doesn't matter if you are part of a different denomination, but if one is a born-again, blood-washed Christian and the other isn't, then you'll have problems.
2006-06-27 14:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by IveGotTheAnswer! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You both need to discuss each of your issues and go from there.
I am Catholic and I married a Jain (form of Hinduism).
We have contrasting beliefs but we are both strong enough to accept each others view and respect that even if those beliefs are different.
To make the relationship work you BOTH need to make it work. This doesn't mean compromise or arguments but respect and understanding.
2006-06-30 08:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋