(and yes, its not a clone...seems 20 questions a day isn't enough ;-)
2006-09-13 15:28:08 · 7 answers · asked by bobkgins_sock_puppet_2 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Harder than ever now. She's got to love God, but not hate those who don't.
And she has to realize that God is bigger than religion, and bigger than any human conception or definition of God...
2006-09-13 15:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by A Box of Signs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to think it was retarded when people told me that people of different religions couldn't be together. This was because I am a Christian, but I don't go to church and I don't fit into the mainstream box that a lot of guys I liked in high school did. Looking back on it now, if I had ended up with one of those guys I would be pretty freaking miserable now. You have to have a common ground on your beliefs otherwise you'll just piss each other off all the time. What if they guy is sheltered and no fun and the girl wants to party and meet people? That's not going to work. Or what if they have such opposite religious beliefs they can't find a common ground on anything? It would be constant frustration.
2006-09-13 22:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Reject187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The beliefs that I share here were very important to me when selecting a spouse.
I have had the unfortunate pleasure of being married twice. The first was real hell because we did not have common beliefs or interests. I am currently married to a wonderful woman who shares my beliefs and goals in life. It is a great blessing to be married to such a woman.
Take magnets as an example. We all know that opposite ends of the magnet are attracted to each other, but we don't take the time to realize or notice that the two of them are pointing in the same direction.
2006-09-13 22:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Marty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one person is a strong Christian, and the other nominal, that's just not going to work. They can't possibly understand each other. A strong Christian and a non-Christian have far too little in common -- of things that really matter eternally. I think one's beliefs have to come first. If God is truly central in your life, He has to be central in your choice of mate. Otherwise, you'll both be pulling in different directions.
2006-09-13 22:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot, I've finally realized what my mother has been telling me for years! Never get with a man who is too attached to his mother, or doesn't respect his mother, bacause he will always choose his mother over you, or will never respect you.......and I've found that to be very true....
and on the religious note, although I'm not, I still believe that you should not be unevenly yoked (that works for religious and non-religious people) it's too complicated dealing with someone who shares different beliefs than you
2006-09-13 22:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by KryBaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, if a person cannot accept my near-rabid atheism, they're not going to be an acceptable mate.
If they disagree with me, but enjoy the quest for truth and are willing to discuss fairly, intellectually, and openly with me, it could work out great. I love to debate and discuss mythology, be it YHVH or Sauron.
If they agree with me, well, kinda boring on that, but if they have other interesting aspects, right on.
2006-09-13 22:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if I wasn;t married, it would have no influence on me whatsoever
2006-09-13 22:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋