2007-03-08 10:52:17 · 22 answers · asked by Stardust 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. It's called having respect for another persons belief.
2007-03-08 10:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, for several reasons. The first and most important is that we are commanded not to be unequally yoked to unbelievers. Marrying an atheist is forbidden to a Christian.
And the second reason is that I've seen how difficult it can be for both parties when one is a Christian and the other is an atheist. Certain topics are war zones, and the whole issue of religion causes more tension than is healthy for any relationship.
It's like yoking race horses with plow horses -- neither one is comfortable, and they don't work well together. (And please note that I am not specifying which is the race horse and which is the plow horse!) ;-)
2007-03-08 19:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The Bible says not to marry a nonbeliever. Also too much tention in the home and too many issues that will be faced after the "in love" period goes away. Which it always does. Marriage is hard work and requires to people to have the same core basic values and beliefs to make it through the tough times and not divorce. This would be to much of an earth shaker.
If you don't have the same beliefs you should not even waste your time dating someone. I did not say same religion. I said same basic beliefs (ie... a belief in God, Buddha, Satan, nothing)
2007-03-08 19:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by momof2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't. First of all, I wouldn't have an opportunity to fall in love with an atheist in that way because I wouldn't be dating one in the first place. Second of all, I'm more concerned with living a life that honors God by being obedient to his commands than I am with satisfying myself with people and things of this world. If I met an atheist to whom I was attracted I would be spending my time praying for the Holy Spirit to open her heart to the gospel, not making wedding plans and getting involved in a romantic relationship.
"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
2007-03-08 19:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That would reveal my priorities for things of the flesh, rather than things of the Spirit.
Romans 8:5
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 6:14
What communion has light with darkness?
2007-03-08 19:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe depending how strong my faith was. If you did there are some things that are very significant that you woudnt share. Think and Pray LONG AND HARD before you do anything. My pastor/mentor is married to one and she struggles sometimes.
2007-03-08 18:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by bcooper_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...one of the important things to do when looking for a life mate is enquire about their ethics, morals, religious affiliation etc..The reason behind that is to eliminate problems with the raising of children and also to prevent problems in the relationship..Others may think this is lame but it isn't.........You have to have the right fit in a relationship or it's doomed...Too many people now of days go for the attraction and sexual chemistrey.that stuff doesn't remain as hot as you think .and if you depend on sex to keep your relationship going and rely on nothing else you are foolish.
2007-03-08 19:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by cesare214 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
That type of relationship does not work because of different interests. I know many who have and it has not been an easy life.
2007-03-08 19:10:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! We would have nothing in common. The Bible tell us not to be unequally yoked.A married couple must be on the same page so to speak. I'd never have anything in common with an atheist.
2007-03-08 18:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
In my opinion, religion shouldn't matter. I've been married to a Catholic for twenty-five years and we have our up and downs, but we have learned to respect each other's beliefs.
2007-03-08 18:59:23 · answer #10 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋