can a CHRISTIAN get MARRIED with a NON-RELIGIOUS?

Question

lets say a christian guy likes a non-religous girl... would the christian religion accept it? and what if the girl wants to remain non-religious? and at what church would they marry? and is divorce accepted by the christian community?/

Answer 1

why not? who's stopping you. Divorce is accepted just as much as anywhere else, it's nothing that people look forward to. Most Christian people would probaly have the Christian person try to convert the non-religious person so that may be a problem but it depends on the person and the relationship. I think they should marry at the Christian church

Answer 2

Not a good idea.
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Some churches would accept it, some would marry them. Some don't care and will just do whatever for whoever wants it done.

Malachi 2:16
"I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel

Matthew 5:32 (Jesus speaking)
But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.

So - no - It's not ok. That is why a Christian church should not encourage these types of marriages. It has a very low success rate.

Answer 3

The question of it being accepted by Christians will vary widely depending on the denomination and the specific person. Some are a lot more strict when it comes to who you associate with, where as some won't mind at all. You'll find that within any church.

The same goes with what church would marry them. It's going to depend on the church itself, not the denomination so much. One would have to talk to a few Pastors to find out who will accept that. I know my parents had to attend for a few weeks prior, so they fully understood the ideas behind. Doesn't mean both need to believe, though.

As for being with a non-believer, God wouldn't judge it if it's from pure love. There's a verse I'll paste below that explains this a bit.

1 Corinthians 7
12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

However, I will stress that life may not be easy for either party. Difference in beliefs, regardless of love and being able to overlook this, will always cause some kind of conflict. They would both need to assess the ups and downs of a life together. Would the Christian want to attend church, or not? If so, would the spouse attend because of them, or would they refrain from any assosiation? What about conversation? If you wish to discuss the Bible or such related things, is your spouse going to willingly do this..or will you feel that you need to refrian from speaking about it?

There is a lot to consider. It won't be an easy Christian life, I'll say that from experience, and from watching my parents go through it. Being able to openly express your beliefs and life in harmony with them is a very important thing to any person, and living with someone who differs to such an extent can cause problems in doing so.

Hope this helps!

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

Answer 4

There are many sects of Christianity so it would probably be easy to find one that caters to their wants. Now-a-days you can pick a church and not even be a member to get married in it.

If you want to lean on the unchanging Bible it says...
2 Corinthians 6:14 talks about the "unevenly yoked" passage.

And in all truth, if one person believes in the Bible and adheres to it as foundational to life and the other adheres to a different foundation, don't you think that would be a rocky relationship? They would go in circles in a dispute and dwindle into co-existence as opposed to a really great team! Then when children came in the picture... omigosh... that could be messy when the kid starts to seek for something solid to hold on to and even mom and dad can't agree on the game rules of life.

A common foundation is essential to good communication whatever the foundation may be.

It would simply be unwise.

Answer 5

A Christian can marry a non-religious person.
It depends on the individual church, whether or not the non-religious girl would be "accepted" . (Some would; some would not)
At what church would also depend on the attitudes or said churches; Justice of the Peace is recommended. Divorce happens. Usually it is "not accepted" by Catholic churches. (They have a special "annulment" procedure to make marriages go away.)

Answer 6

What would a person of light (the guy) have in common with a girl of darkness. This is not recommended in the word of God.
What specifically would they have to talk about, would they have the same goals in life? No, there is to much difference here. And don't marry thinking you can change that person, it doesn't occur. Divorce is permitted as long it is for adultery!
You are responsible for your own actions, so if God doesn't accept, what would it matter to man?

Answer 7

A Christian should not marry a non-Christian,based on 2 Corinthians 6:14.
Divorce is permitted under certain circumstances.

Answer 8

Of course they can, but, that, does not mean, that its a good idea! Especially if they want pease in the household. Marriage is never a thing to do without any fore thought.Like wioth anything else you need to make goals that you want to achieve in your life, if you don't agree now what makes you believe that you will be in agreement afterward when you are married?Think about it,will you be able to, you should never get married with the ideas of divorce if you can't get along that is a wrong view, and a failure before you start, you have to be prepared to work together, if you are not it will not work.

Answer 9

It should be fine. If a guy really likes you, he'll accept you for what you are, and realize you're too smart for religion; you should probably marry at a church just for his family. Only catholics are against divorce.

Or just marry an atheist (did I mention I'm single?)

Answer 10

I think it would be wrong for the christian male to not love someone if they arent religious, but the non religous girl should also be accepting to his religion, and allow him to follow his religion and attend church...etc.