Is it ok for a husband and wife to belong to separate churches?

Answer 1

Ummm... I guess it's ok because my uncle belongs to this church that is not catholic but it is christian. And my aunt is catholic. But, she rearely goes to church. Weird!

Answer 2

Dear David,

The church age ended in 1988!! If you read carefully 2 Thessalonians 2, you will understand that the Holy Ghost has left the churches and salvation is no longer possible there! Outside the churches, salvation is available but NOT in the churches. There is a tremendous amount of Scripture that shows us this. For instance, read Matthew 24:15, 16. The abomination of desolation is satan. The holy place is where the word of God is, the local congregations. Judaea is a synonym for the local congregations also (just like Canaan, Jerusalem, Shiloh). The term "mountain" is a term referring to the Lord (Jesus Christ). Psalms 121--I will look to the hills from whence cometh my help; my help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth. So this verse is telling us when satan rules in the churches, the true believers are to flee to Christ. I do not have the space to give further info but type this into your web browser: www.familyradio.com. Everything is free there. Family Radio also has a radio program called "The Open Forum" where people call in and ask questions. You can hear it on your radio if you are in the vicinity of a transmitter or over the internet at www.familyradio.org. It comes on about 7:30 pm. I hope this helps you.

Answer 3

This happens quite a lot and is not really ideal at all. If for example one person is a RC and refuses to go to another church this is difficult. The short answer is that it is always better for husband and wife to do everything together and that includes worship.
However, if one person does not agree with their spouses choice it is better if this can be discussed amicably, with no person being a threat to the other. It is not a matter of "changing religions" but just one of sharing each others expectations and fears with each other.
The best place to go to is the Bible as that has everything that we need to answer our questions. Perhaps reading the Bible together will help as that is the authority in all matters of our Christian faith and belief.
That would be the best place to start I think and share with each other as you read.
Also, some house churches are very good places to go to as you can often get good teaching there and ask questions that you can both come to an understanding of.
If one partner attends a church where the Bible is not the authority in the teaching then that is a SERIOUS problem as then you are mearly getting the teaching of man.
This is difficult as you have not told us much so don't have much to go on. Perhaps one person can attend the others mid week Bible class for instruction as to get to know more about our Savior Jesus.
Married couples should always endeavor to do things together I think that you know that otherwise you would not have asked this question.
If I can be of any more assistance please feel free to email me.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
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Answer 4

Hmm, that can be a hard question seeing as it's so personal and differences in religion are touchy anyway. I will try my best to answer you.
I was reared as a Christian, studied religions all my life and now I'm a gnostic Christian (like the psychic Sylvia Brown). It seems in most sects of Christianity and even Islam it is believed to be forbidden. Personally I think 'rules' like that are dogmatic. Would a loving God want you to refrain from happiness because the other person is has a different relationship with God or attends a different church?

Answer 5

I think its ok for a husband and wife to go to separate churches. Your wife is an individual with her own set of beliefs and values she was raised with. I am sure you knew that when you married her . If she just changed now , then we should respect others beliefs whether it is our wife or someone else.

Answer 6

Yes,because you'll never find someone that has the same politics ,religion,etc.Respect is perfect love.Even in churches there aren't any that totally agree on certain doctrines.Not only that ,but it is one of the universal human rights that people can marry with difference of race, nationality, religions(U.N charter).Just don't try imposing beliefs on one another and things will be fine.

Answer 7

Yes it is. But it can sometimes come between the two of you, it causes a lot of arguments and a lot of divorces. It depends on the two people who are married and how dedicated they are to their church. If there are kids involved it can get very complicated because both parents want their kids to go to their Church's.

Answer 8

yes. as long as they understand and are tolerant of each others beliefs, then it doesnt really matter who belongs to what church.. or, in some cases, who belongs to which religion.

Answer 9

If they are respectful of each others beliefs. And are able to make compromises, especially if they intend on having children; It should not be a problem.

Answer 10

i know a lot of people who are like that. i personally dont like it. since both are in different places worshiping God. why not be in the same place? i think this also gets in the way of their relationship too. they would both have different thoughts in life. since the church does teach you how to live life. i dont think its okay this way.