My boyfriend insulted my religion?

Question

I was talking about God and he really mad me angry, he laughed at me and said there is no God. What should I do, to make matters worse we have a child together. Our sons name is Elijah, I picked it from the bible, he decided to change his religion, and worships mother nature, mother earth, or whatever.

He wants me to change mine too, he thinks it's stupid.

Answer 1

The bible says do not be unequally yoked.I had the same problem and fixed it.You can`t be with a non-beleiver;it never works unless he repeants.

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear that, but worshipping mother nature is not all that bad. I mean, at least he isn't the kind of person who intentionally tries to destroy mother nature. So he's off to a pretty good start. As for God, it's mostly how he reasons his way through things. You might say that you have a good life because God blesses you. He might think that he has a good life because his job pays him well. Either way, you both want a good life, and as long as you hold that up with love you'll be happy.

Answer 3

It's really rather simple. Religion has no power over a person's love of another. Religion can control the freedom of thought. A Babe in Arms has no religion at all, but is loved by both parents no matter their religion. Even Atheists would agree that something had to begin this mess of mass and energy we call the universe. Even the Hebrews state in their Old Testament that the one who created has no name or need for one.

Live and love for the Child. Paganism and Christianity will not collapse around you.

Answer 4

"I was talking about God and he really mad me angry, he laughed at me and said there is no God... he decided to change his religion, and worships mother nature, mother earth, or whatever."

Wow. It sounds like both of you could learn a lesson in mutual tolerance and respect. Can't you just agree to disagree? For the sake of your son if nothing else?

Answer 5

This is a very hot issue. Explain to him how important your religion is to you and to the raising of your son. If he cannot accept your relationship with God, you will have to let him go. Don't stop your son from seeing him, but you cannot be in a healthy relationship with him if something this important is taken lightly. Remember your Bible: 2 Cor 6:14-17. Do not be unequally yolked.

God bless.

Answer 6

I don't think religion is the only problem he has. If religion wasn't the issue with him something else would be...going by what you said his reaction was and what he wants you to do shows that he has no respect for you as an individual. If he did he would disagree but not laugh...and he would not expect you to turn your back on your beliefs. If he was once a christian he still knows what its about and if you stay firm with your beliefs he can be " won without a word". If he pressures you, you need to stand up for yourself.

Answer 7

Ummmm.....my advice would be to educate yourself on his choice of religion. If you show him respect and interest, he might show you some respect for yours. Just writing "mother nature, mother earth or whatever" rather than naming a specific religion suggests that you'd like to insult him back. Set a good example for your son and show (perhaps pray for) some tolerance. Many mixed religious marriages work out well, and can provide an opportunity for your son to be exposed to diverse cultures as well.

Let him know that while you are willing to educate yourself on his choice, you haven't changed your mind about Christianity. Stand firm, and seek common ground.

Answer 8

Well for one thing, you dont need to act that way about his religion. But you should realize that religion is very important, but your child should be more important. This man doesnt seem like he respects you thus you should have your child see this as an example on how to behave. You kid should still see his father but things like this are very tricky. If handled wrongly your kid can grow up with terrible consequences. Just dont force religon on your kid. Theres nothing wrong about raising them in a structured religion but when the time comes, dont tell them that something is bad b/c its different. Anyways dont subject yourself to such behavior. Your worth more, and your kid is worth more.

Answer 9

I think that you and your partner both need to have some general respect for each other. Agree to disagree. Respect his religion. Find out more about it. Talk with him about it. You may not agree with him, but you can at least respect that that is what he is comfortable with. He all ready knows about your religion, but if he sees you showing him some respect, and love ( as you are taught to do) then perhaps he will return the favor. He is seeking to find a faith that gives his life a form of meaning. He wants to belong to something - let him search. Who are you to judge? Support, love, and respect.

Answer 10

You should be more open minded...Don't you think God is strong enough to take a joke? You should too. I made fun of a friend who thinks horoscopes are real and they got really upset. Making fun of peoples religion is very sensitive, just like my little sister got so angry at me when I told her Santa Clause wasn't real.

Answer 11

Well I agree it is silly, but I would never tell someone I cared about that it was. You need to have a long serious talk, especially since a kid is involved. You guys need to work this out. You are probably just going to have to avoid the topic.