My BF and I have different religious beliefs, how can i get his parents to still like me?

Question

i love my boyfriend but his parents dont like me cuz i'm not "saved" (i havent accepted Jesus Christ as my savior). Is there anyway i can get them to like me without compromising my faith? He typically lets it go that we have different religious backgrounds, however i know it bothers him that i havent fully accepted that way of life. I think his parents are trying to get him to break up with me. is there anything i can do to get them to like me that i dont have to lie or compromise my faith?

Answer 1

If you have commited yourself to a particular religion then your boyfriend needs to make it clear that you have an established faith and that he is accepting of that and while you religious beliefs may differ you both have the same basic character and moral beliefs and that and respect for each other is the basis of your relationship. You are happy together and whether you are saved or not you are still a good person and he would appreciate it if they would give you a chance. If being saved is something you are just not ready for then explain that you need time for your faith to grow and you would appreciate some space about the issue while you work your way through learning and accepting a new faith. Hope it all works out. Best of luck. I am sure in time they will grow to love you regardless of whether or not your beliefs differ.

Answer 2

As a Christian I don't think it's really abotu his parents liking you. I'm sure they like YOU, but not the faith you have chosen. They may be considering the scripture inthe bible that says , be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers..." (u can read 2 Chronicles 6:14 for the rest). Which this means if someone is going to believe in Christ and the ways of Christ and they become involeved (date/marry) someone that is not they will not be able to follow along the same principles. There may some basic commonalities in moral behavior, etc., but the core of submitting your life to Jesus as Saviro and what all that means/entilas were be greatly different. Then how would you (or anyone) be able to meet eye to eye in rearing of children, household dynamics, things of God/church, etc. His parents probably see the WHOLE picture versus what 2 young people in love see. If you are not ready to give your life to God, then do not lie, as you said, or pretend this will only work against you.

What i will share is that after I gave my life to Christ my life has NEVER been the same. I was not raised ANYWHERE near a church knew NOTHING about a Bible, but one day my life was so confusing I tried God. Not even really being sure he even existed, and I tel you he has blessed me so much ( not justy financlly) but there is peace in my mind, spirit, I know that regardless of what i go through he will be there for me. Life still happens and can be difficult, but he guides me and keeps me through it all. Talk to your b/f about it and get his take. Things will work out for the best for the both of you I believe it, whether that be you all remaining together, you converting, or you all departing ways as friends.

Answer 3

religous people are the most judgmentle people ever. i wouldn't do anything to change. if you like yourself and are a happy nice person that is ALL that they should care about. just because someone is saved doesn't mean ****, just look around our world. you guys focus on you two and icnore the fact that they are trying to make you like them. pushy pushy religious people. yuck,

Answer 4

You will have two choices..convert and be saved or break up....which can you live with the rest of your life.....i wouldn`t want to convert and live a dishonest life. Time to be straight up with your beau.

Answer 5

well if u not ready 2 b saved then it's yo choice but if u loves u he wouldn't hurt u