In reference to marriage.
2007-02-27 10:38:43 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
lol I am chilled Marlon, I was just curious what others thought.
2007-02-27 10:44:22 · update #1
I'm an atheist married to a christian. We simply don't discuss religion. If he wants to go to church, he's free to go (and he does). He doesn't try to convert me because he knows it's impossible. As far as our kids go, I have no problem exposing them to church any more than exposing them to art, for example. They'll either like it or not. So far, they haven't enjoyed going to church and usually do not want to go. But if they do, I'd allow it. They have to make their own decisions.
2007-02-27 10:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
interesting question, apart from the obvious problems, I.E sex before marriage would be my biggest problem, but if its true love I'm sure i would wait for that and RESPECT my partners beliefs, then come's the problem if there would be any future children, because i know most Christan's try and well i will use the word force there beliefs on there children, so there is a big problem there, but if i thought it was the best for the children i would have no problem in them being brought up the christian way
personally i think it could work, but there is alot of issue's that would need to be sorted out, but nothing should get in the way of true love AND I MEAN NOTHING
2007-02-27 11:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is not a good idea because there will never be that deep spiritual connection, and the Christian will want to move forward spiritually while the atheist will not have a clue as to what moving forward is all about. Truly, it is wise to be best friends and enjoy life that way for as long as the relationship can last.
2007-02-27 10:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
...It is a prescription for disaster and heartache.
...2 Corinthians 6:14-16 says this:
...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?
...15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
...16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols?
2007-02-27 11:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by carson123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a nutshell, CONFLICT! Although the premise of love knows no boundaries, and the Love of God has no end, For one with no religion, or a general adherance to non-belief to marry a Christian...the Christian will always hope for Salvation and Belief for the one they love. Being stubborn has worked for the Athiest for so long...It will be a battlefield to change, but one worth winning. God Bless
2007-02-27 10:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by 35 YEARS OF INTUITION 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That relationship is going to need even more love and respect and communication between the couple than usual. It can work - I've seen it - but the two not only have to agree to disagree, they have to agree on how they are going to bring up their children. Not easy for any parents, but even harder when they disagree on something as basic as the existance of God.
2007-02-27 10:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scripture says: 2Cr 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
God gives us this verse (I believe) because depending on how firm both sides are in their beliefs nothing but hardship will come especially if children are involved.
Also, as a believer you want to know that you'll see your mate in heaven and if that mate doesn't believe, well...
Prayer is the answer to the dilemma
**May God open closed eyes and soften a hardened heart**
God Bless You.
2007-02-27 10:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be OK, as long as the atheist became a Christian before the marriage and if the engagement was long enough to determine if the conversion was genuine.
PS A Christian who marries an atheist is not living in obedience to the scriptures, so they probably wouldn't listen to godly counsel anyway.
2007-02-27 10:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by celebduath 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think the bible makes it plain that a christian shouldn't get involved with a non-believer. If, the christian converted after the fact, they need to pray that their spouse gets saved too. I don't think they should necessarily split up, unless the spouse is adamant about it.
2007-02-27 10:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds complicated. You'd need a boatload of open mindedness. And a very supportive philosophy when it came to exposing kids to differing beliefs
2007-02-27 10:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by Jennie Fabulous 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋