the old adage opposites attract
2007-01-04 02:52:08 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They become enlightened!
2007-01-04 02:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
What happens when a Christians falls in love with an Atheist? If it's true love, then hopefully you'll both be happy.
As far as Christian doctrine goes, realize that your faith may be tested. Because I doubt you can go through a real relationship without discussing why or why not both of you believe what you do. We are told to in 2Corinthians 6:14 "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" So, if you marry an Atheist and you are a Christian, an important issue arises. You might get this person to convert, or you might decide to never talk about it, etc. But if you decide to never talk about it you won't be being true to yourself or God. And, that will end up hurting you. As Christians, we have to confess our faith, give glory to God when He does the good things He does. At the core of our being, we cannot deny the Christ. If this relationship stifles your ability to practice true Christianity, then obviously your relationship with Jesus Christ is more important.
But there is also, perhaps, more encouraging advice from the Bible about this. Here it is: 1 Corinthians 7:13 "And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy"
So, the unbeliever in the relationship is sanctified with the believer.
Now if you really love this person, there is nothing wrong with marrying him/her. God can and does bless marriages between believers and non believers. If you end up spending your life with an Atheist and you are a Christian, the best thing you can possibly do is to show him/her by example what it means to have a relationship with the Lord. But, you have to show him/her by example. No one will ever believe that Jesus Christ is the answer so long as Christians don't represent Him properly. And there's a lot of Christians that don't.
Just be as Christ-like as you are able. This means don't judge others. Love all people as you love yourself. And, never condemn anyone, not even an Atheist. Because Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save it. We all need to act more like Him.
If an Atheist sees a Christian who is trying their best to emulate Christ by living a life of love, giving, compassion, patience, peace, then that Atheist might see that there is a very good reason to give oneself over to Christ. Or at least it might get them thinking.
Regardless, remember that Christ can do anything. Nothing is impossible for Him. Maybe He put the two of you together so that the other might be saved. And maybe 'true love' is your reward. Peace.
2007-01-04 03:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by superfluity 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, congrats! Love is a great feeling. However, if you are a serious Christian, don't continue in the relationship seriously. If you take it as a light friendship and eventually get the other person to convert, great. But if you're involved too much, and the atheist refuses to accept Jesus, your faith may end suffering and you may abandon it, putting it on the back burner. You're in dangerous waters. Tread carefully. Ask God for his help with this. My best advice is to let it go and find someone with whom you can have the kind of love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Good luck!
2007-01-04 03:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by indiesky 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my experience (10 months with my girlfriend), it presents no problems. This assumes both partners share respect and an open mind. I have gone with her to church. I still hold an awe for any form of organized religion; religion has so much power and influence that I feel I should visit and experience (as an outside observer) houses of worship.. (PS: If I wasn't such a nonbeliever in deity worship, I would so be religious) How do you choose to exclude yourself from something if you don't know what it is?
I celebrated X-mas with her. Why? Because it is secular. Gifts, Santa, elves, charity, etc. A secular Christmas is simple and easy; just don't carol and don't attend midnight mass.
I have to say if she was very very devout, she may be less open minded and more argumentative.
My coworker is a very devout Mormon and we hav elively but not personal conversations about religion sometimes.
2007-01-04 03:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by justin_at_shr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can mutually respect each others opinion on religion and agree to disagree it could work. The bible "recommends" to be evenly yoked- you cant bring someone to heaven with you just by loving them sorry. The Bible does say for you to be your best christian and your mate will see that and hopefully they will follow but if they dont and you respect that of them they you will just have to live with the fact that you will not spend an eternity with that person and just enjoy the time you do have together. The biggest draw back in my opinion is that they bring you down a little as a christian, I dont go to church as much as I would like and we dont read the Bible together as I would like but I love him and he loves me. He is a gift God has given me to enjoy in this world. There are many complications in a relationship to begin with and its your decision if you want this to be one too. Good Luck
2007-01-04 03:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have several times and it makes life difficult.
It would be nice to share my love of God and the Bible with a spouse. When a relationship is new it does not seem to matter as much. When time goes by and what really matters surfaces then the problem arises. My daughter is in the same situation and told me she felt guilty for loving her atheist. Her Dad was influential in this. I told her "Why fell quilty,God loves everyone". Your heart loves who it loves though.
Peace out.
2007-01-04 03:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by Lucy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The opposite particles annihilate each other on impact setting off a chain reaction that consumes the entire universe.
2007-01-04 03:11:09 · answer #7 · answered by Murazor 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lol. I used to go to a church where we weren't allowed to even look at girls...and I fell in love with a girl,(she was a christian, but not the same church). I guess I 'fell' and left the church, but then she fell in love with another guy. (the joys of life)
One will fall or the other, but if both are strong believers, of course there will be tension.
2007-01-04 03:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the bible says that they are not to marry. but you can't help who you fall in love with. but my question is, as a christian with the believes that you should have according to the bible, what could possible attract a christian to an atheist?
however, if you are already married to that person you should not divorce but let your actions speak for your beliefs.
2007-01-04 05:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by Annie Rod 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only way that would happen could be in the event that they shared a similar values and morality as me. i does no longer fall in love with somebody with out understanding some very common products approximately their worldview and mentality. subsequently, despite if Christian, they could be against using perception that as an excuse to impress the rights of different individuals (including through balloting against gay marriage only with the aid of fact the Bible pronounced so). see you later as they suspect that way, they could think of despite they desire of their head.
2016-11-26 02:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
Not everyone who caims to be a Christian is one. You must obey and follow God's word, and not just pick and choose which ones you feel you agree with.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
2007-01-04 02:58:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋