2006-09-24 14:12:50 · 17 answers · asked by shunter611 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would never want my husband to be more involved in church. He's an agnostic deist and I'm an atheist... we don't go to church at all and probably never will.
2006-09-24 14:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
My mother has the same problem, and we never force it on him because the more you push the more he pulls away.
Your best option is to pray for him, invite him every once in a while to some sort of church activity.
And don't forget that you are setting an example by doing what your doing. He will see the uplifting experiences and if he doesn't then tell him about it. Sooner or later he will notice all the good things that comes from serving the Lord. Good luck to you!
2006-09-24 15:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah j 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You ask how to get your husband "more involved in church". Sounds like he must go sometimes. Maybe you want him to take on more responsibility in the church. If he's going with you on Sundays or even just every once in a while, count your lucky stars. Lots of wives go to church alone all their lives.
2006-09-24 14:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
More involved than what? Does he go at all? Has he been born-again? I assume not, if he doesn't want to go - but that's a big assumption.
If he's not born again, the scripture in I Peter 3:1&2 says, "Likewise you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation (lifestyle or actions) of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation (life dedicated to God) coupled with fear (reverence)."
In other words, your behavior around him will bring glory to God and cause him to want what you have. Live your life in love with God and pray for him that God will draw his heart to Him. Walk in love toward your husband, especially when he rubs you the wrong way. Obey him as much as you can, as long as you can still be in obedience to the Lord. If he is already born-again and attends church somewhat and you just want him to be more committed, then pray for him. If God is in his heart already, it's that much more effective to pray for him.
2006-09-24 14:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by firebyknight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question.
Whenever I go to church on weekdays, sat, sun, all are women or a few couples. Women Rule.
Perhaps he can be a lector, reader, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, or whatever he can do to volunteer or even choir member.
Lots of possibilites. Check out your bulletin for groups.
2006-09-24 14:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by DREENA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he wasn't very involved when you married him it's not likely he'll change. He's just not a church goer and he doesn't have to be to worship God. We all worship in our own ways.
2006-09-24 14:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by stephenl1950 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Keep praying for him and being a witness. I had this same problem and I let the power of the Holy Spirit use me to convict him.
2006-09-24 14:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Marry a man in your church.
Short of that, you're going to have to convince him that your religion has the inside line on God.
2006-09-24 14:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pray about it. Be a good example, your husband will eventually follow
2006-09-24 14:17:05 · answer #9 · answered by believer 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have them get a big screen TV, lots of beer, and make sure they show all the games there.
2006-09-24 19:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋