I just asked someone why the "Pagan/agnostic" combination (I'm in one) seems so common, and then I realized, I had a question to ask.
If you're of the same religion, how did you meet?
If you're different religions, how do you make that work?
Prefer answers from Pagans and those who love us; will report anything that tastes like haterade.
2006-08-17 08:01:38 · 14 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm Pagan, my husband is Agnostic. There really wasn't anything to make work. He doesn't care what I believe and I don't care that he doesn't believe. Our lives together and our son is more important than that. ^_^
Good question, btw. I don't think many people realize how many Pagans actually end up with Agnostics (and Atheists). We both know a Christian won't go for a Pagan... or stay with one for long.
2006-08-17 09:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kithy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well they would be drawn together from common interests. I met quite a few people because we had similar beliefs and just kept it going.
If they are of different religions then all you can do is compromise that you will not interfere with each other beliefs and only share the ideas which are a part of both of them.
Pagan and Agnostic couples tend to be more common because Agnostics tend not to enjoy the strict hardlined followers of the major religions. Pagans tend to be more open to ideas and as Agnostics do they remain neutral towards some ideas. That is what makes them compatible.
2006-08-17 08:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by ancient_wolf_13 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I are both Celtic recons.
We met at a local pagan's night out and we also attended some classes together and were on a couple of local Yahoo groups.
We both worshiped Celtic deities (although mostly different ones), but that was something we have always had in common. Even though we are the same religion, we still believe and practice slightly differently. Since neither of us believes that there is only one "true" way, it isn't a problem. Perhaps that is the key.......
2006-08-17 12:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ha! Love the "haterade" comment. Anyways, I'm not Pagan and I am a Christian and nothing I say is meant to sound hateful in anyway. The question also arises in other religions as well. I know a family that is part Christian and part Jewish. They celebrate all of the holidays. I know another family that is the same way and they only celebrate Jewish holidays.
I hope you get some helpful answers. I'm interested in reading them because I know people who claim to be Christian Pagans(How does that work?) and also people who are Pagans and married to a Christian.
2006-08-17 08:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by Seeking answers in Him 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I married to a JW raised guy and that i'm a Christian too. Neither human beings practice the religion one hundred% because it would want to definately reason complications. inspite of the undeniable fact that, i bypass to church even as i desire and that i take the youngsters whom are Baptized by technique of Christianity. we've managed to get alongside for over 6 a million/2 yrs without it being a conflict. We have a good time each and each of the vacation journeys as an instantaneous relatives. no longer my inlaws; in fairly my mom in regulation, sister in regulation do not truly care both way. they could purchase a present or 2 right here and there. yet I enable me childrens recognize the reall which technique of the Christmas vacation is JESUS being born. so that they don't ignore that the supplies you from Santa/mom and dad are in basic terms trinkets of love. And definite, I stay to work out that they bypass the same custom onto my grandkids.
2016-11-25 22:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by hatti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm married to an agnostic as well though he has started showing a bit of interest in Asatru, which is what I practice. He's even reading the book "Exploring the Northern Tradition" by Galina Krasskova which helped me learn more about the path. And though he is agnostic he recently was inititiated into an Eclectic Neopagan Coven down here which I am also a member of. So I think he's starting to teeter a bit. I think it worked so far mainly because he didn't care what religion I was, as long as I didn't try to push my beliefs on him. Which is the way I feel.
2006-08-17 08:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by Abriel 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I served him a cheeseburger and a smile, the rest is history. =)
He was Agnostic, I was Wiccan. He is now on a Pagan path and I am now refer to myself as a Pagan and a Witch. We both follow a common path that resembles Wicca to some degree.
We respect the beliefs of each other and support the others spiritual journey.
We both feel that an important key that helps our marriage is the fact that we are both on a spiritual path, regardless of the name of the path.
Great question.
Blessings )O(
2006-08-17 08:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One thing I have seen in pagan/non-pagan marriages on how it works is the pagan goes to worship on their own and the non-pagan sits on the outside talking to the other non-pagans. Often the non-pagan parent is the one to watch the kids. Though in one marriage after some 30? years of marriage, the non-pagan decided for themselves that they wanted to convert with nothing but a join or stay out, completely your choice attitude about the whole issue. For me, it is just one of those things my husband and I do separately. I worship with my group and he does something else on his own.
2006-08-17 08:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Moonsilk 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess I am somewhat pagan and my hubby is in agreement with me. It seems that as I have been on a spiritual search, my husband has been right behind me. We met in Sunday school at a Methodist church. We church hopped together, looking for something we could believe in. We were skeptics together, agnostics together and now have discovered 'new age' spirituality together. It's been very interesting. If you aren't alike when you get together, many times you will be if you stay together.
I am currently trying to convince my husband (gently) that a visit to my psychic might benefit him. HA HA!
2006-08-17 08:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My fiance' is agnostic. He doesn't mind my being Pagan. He's been to a ritual with me, Beltaine, and he found it interesting but "..not for him." That's fine with me. We met on YahooPersonals and have been together for almost 3 years and are getting handfasted in April 2007 on the full moon just prior to Beltaine. Boy is he in for one hell of a wedding night. LOL (All my Pagan sisters and brothers will get that joke)
Blessed Be )O(
2006-08-17 08:11:40 · answer #10 · answered by PaganPoetess 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋