The title quotation is part of an answer received on my previous question..."I'm an atheist in love with a Christian....advice?" Here's the link.http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amvq5hZdwBOkMtv1LFJNOmbzy6IX?qid=20061101100442AAqW7HX
He's completely understanding of my beliefs...we met through this forum. He does have a relationship with God, and I respect him for that. I understand his reasons.
I'm curious about something though....Why would it be assumed that I should change my way of thinking to his?
I don't care to change, and I wouldn't want him any other way. Isn't acceptance, not judging others, a part of Christianity?
Why would it be suggested to me that I change?
2006-11-01 05:26:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What type of church does he attend, and how long has he maintained his belief in Christ and the Bible...
2006-11-01 05:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renee havent you heard not only is your faith completley evil, but also you are the woman you are supposed to be subserviant to your man. Sweetie I am sorry to say that alot these people wouldnt know what a real thought was for themselves, unless someone imposed it into their brains and said it was a real thought for themselves, in which would pretty much demolish the definition of what real thought for yourself means. So I think it is wonderful that two people with conflicting faiths can see past the hypocricy, and love one another with respect. I say be an example of that, and dont worry about the close minded individuals who cant see past their hate. I wish you well
2006-11-01 14:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by fryedaddy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think two different philosophies can work together in a relationship-------as long as everyone agrees to disagree and respects each other's viewpoint.
Just decide before you have children what you are going to teach the children.
Too bad more Christians do not accept other ideas and beliefs.
2006-11-01 13:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shossi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because there are verses in the Bible which state you "should not be unequally yoked"... in context it is referring to Believers should not marry Non-Believers due to the strain the relationship that will eventually occur. So, Christians will automatically tell the Non to change.
Personally, I have known many Non's who have married Christians and have wonderful relationships (sometimes better than the Christians I know who have married Christians). I am guessing on this one, but it appears they are using your relationship in order to try to convert you. Just a guess.
2006-11-01 14:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by riverstorm13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's generally thought that two people who were brought up in the same faith would get along better than two peope of differing faiths. However changing your faith doesn't often work, it's hard for a person to adopt a faith that they might not necessarily believe in completely.
2006-11-01 13:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he would yoke himself with an atheist, then I question his motive for wanting a relationship with you. Christians are not to yoke themselves unequally, that is, involve themselves in a relationship that might lead to marriage. Concerning judging, you are already judged because you refuse to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. the only way to remove that judgment is to convert to Christianity. Do not judge applies to Christians judging other Christians, not to the unsaved. As I have said, you are already condemned because of your unbelief. Do not take my word for it---check it out in the Bible, John chapter 3.
2006-11-01 13:33:48 · answer #6 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Love is respectful. I don't think anyone should change unless it is completely their idea to do so.
2006-11-01 13:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well biblically speaking he should not even be with you. But I think if you love him you should a least give it a shot.
2006-11-01 13:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋