Would you ever be friends with one... or *gasp* marry one :S
2006-10-29 15:24:55 · 26 answers · asked by WhiteHat 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Personally, I am all about tolerance, and could have "passing" friendships with... but never marriage.
2006-10-29 15:29:37 · update #1
Sure, I've had friends who were Atheists, but in all honesty, I simply would be unable to marry one. God warns that we should not be unequally yoked in marriage, and that would be a biggie.
2006-10-29 15:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Personally I AM an atheist, but I could tell you about how my Christian friends treat me - very well, thank you. Fortunately I seem to know all the kind, tolerant, respectful Christians. My family and friends all know I'm an atheist and (with the exception of one who is a jerk to everyone indiscriminantly) they are all very "ok" with it. Not that it's something that deserves extra consideration and patience and being "put up with", but... regardless, several have told me that I make a wonderful Christian by the way that I live and the way that I am. I know it's meant as a compliment and I receive it as such.
As for marriage... I DID marry a believer. He doesn't believe in the Christian god and his belief in a "higher power" doesn't effect his life in any way, but he DOES believe. He doesn't believe there is any way to prove it and doesn't think we will ever be able to absolutely KNOW one way or the other, but still believes. I can't tell if he's an agnostic theist or agnostic deist... still working on figuring it out!
2006-10-29 23:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I respect everyone of other faiths. They have a right to believe what they do. I'm not going to say that they are wrong. I have been friends with an atheist, and we just don't talk about religion. I don't think I could marry someone outside of my faith, but then I'm married to someone that is my faith, and I've never had to deal with the issue, so I don't know what I would do in the instance.
2006-10-29 23:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not marry an atheist, and I would not recommend any Christian theist do so either.
The value systems are just worlds apart, and what is of ultimate importance to one person is just going to be repulsive to the other.The kind of commitment and depth needed in a marriage requires that one be able to be completely vulnerable to the other without having to feel they have to hide anything from their spouse.
Friends with atheists? Not best of buddies, I don't know if that's possible. But good conversation is possible... The only concern I have is the maturity level of those I speak to. I've met many Christians as well as atheists who just react so unreasonably to presenting a contrary view. It's one thing to discuss these things, but it's quite another to do so with an air of ... well....
Perhaps it's easier if it were in person. Puts a human face to the person one would have otherwise not given a second thought to tear down.
2006-10-29 23:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am a devout christian and I have no problem with atheists I don't think I could ever marry one because faith is very important in a relationship whether it be having faith or lacking it both should be the same. My wife now is a Mormon and my children (if they chose to) have been baptized Mormon but I am not I believe in most the same as Mormons but I can't bring myself to grasp their concept of latter day saints. I was almost convinced once but they gave me the wrong answer to my question: do you have to become a Mormon to be baptized in there church? That was my question. Email me if your interested in the answer.
2006-10-29 23:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by digger227 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure I would be respectful to another human being,even if they are atheist,and I could be friends. I have gay friends, I care about. I love the sinner but, hate the sin.
I could not marry an atheist,God's word tells us not to be unequally yolked with a unsaved spouse.
2006-10-29 23:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Faith walker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am friends with one but I don't know if I could marry someone who was so opposite my religion. My friend and I respect each others beliefs.With a spouse, i think that would eventually become a issue.
2006-10-29 23:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Piper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I respect everyone even those whom I may not agree with. I have many friends from many faiths and yes many atheists and agnostics too. As to marriage I am already married.
2006-10-29 23:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am friends with several, who I respect and they respect me. I wish/pray for them to accept Jesus, but they don't diss me for my beliefs and I don't diss them. Secondly, if I was marry minded (I am married) no, I wouldn't marry one because it is hard enough to become a believer "first" because it causes major hardships within a marriage.
2006-10-29 23:27:48 · answer #9 · answered by newcovenant0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol I dont think every believer respects atheists. I have had some people call me names here in this forum.
2006-10-29 23:27:12 · answer #10 · answered by Evil Atheist Conspirator 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋