I'm in a relationship where the man that i am with it christians. when we have conversations over religion, and i tell him that i don't believe in the bible, his reaction makes me feel like a dumb a$$.
I'm a american, the right to religion or not. He basically makes it seems like thats not how life is suppose to be.
I just want to live my life to the fulliest without anyone telling me its ungodly!
after all i only have one life to live. right or wrong its mine!
ya' i would be punished if i do bad. I just want to see the beautys of this world.
Do christians ever take the time out to think that what type of god would create them/ human beings just to live their life praising him. Sounds arogant to me!
you only have one life to live and its to praise god, only to die and praise him some more? what do think?
2007-03-11 22:57:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think you should get out of this relationship. That he is putting you down over your religious beliefs like that is only scratching the surface, if you get more involved with him, or marry him, you will wind up with more control issues on his part. If he's already telling you you're ungodly now, he will put you through H--- later, in more ways than one. There is nothing wrong with a mixed relationship, if you are compatible, and it can result in stimulating conversation, but not when your mate is trying to force his point of view on you, or turn you into someone else, instead of finding someone more compatible. If you want to make sure that right or wrong your life is yours, this is not the person to be with. There are plenty of guys who want to be with you, just as you are.
2007-03-12 00:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You make Christianity sound as though we are under strict enforcement 24 hours, that we can not do anything fun at all.
Lets see what I did as an non believer:
* Answer questions on Y!ARS
* Play some WoW
* Sleep
* Play some other video games.
* Read some articles on slashdot.org
* Read some Transhumanist stuff.
* Smoke ciggs very often
* Drink on occasion.
Now lets see what I do now that I am a Mormon.
Lets see what I did as an Atheist:
* Answer questions on Y!ARS
* Play some WoW
* Sleep
* Play some other video games.
* Read some articles on slashdot.org
* Read some Transhumanist stuff.
* Read from the Bible and Book of Mormon
* Research my religion
* Pray to God.
Wow!! I am so restricted, I am wasting my life away.. j/k.
I don't see a huge change in my day to day activities. I generally live a cleaner life but I am not wasting it away in irrational fear begging a God not to send me to hell. I appreciate praying to God, it makes me feel good. When I die, I hope that I will continue to enjoy the presence of God in my life.
2007-03-12 07:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by Radictis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian, but I believe you should not stay with some guy who pressures you to follow Christianity. As an American woman, you have every right to follow a religion or not. I'm not saying you should not believe in God though. I don't think he's a true Christian. A true Christian does not pressure non-believers to follow the Christian path.
2007-03-12 06:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by TrueWOW 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, in my opinion, that's what makes being in a country where we have so much religious diversity interesting. My Husband is a born and raised Catholic, and when we met I was actively exploring different forms of Paganism. How neat is that? He thought it was complete nonsense - actually "hogwash" was the word he used. But we love each other anyway. We will be celebrating our sixth anniversary in September! :)
I know it's difficult not to voice your opinion when someone has a different view than you, especially in a relationship - and your significant other probably is just very passionate about his religion, and it's hard for him not to speak up. In my opinion, what matters is, how much do your beliefs mean to you? I mean, some people just can not be with someone who disagrees with them. My Husband and I share our opinions, but we disagree, in big areas too - but we don't debate each other, we just let it be. He has his views, I have mine, and we just leave it at that.
2007-03-12 06:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by quilt_mommy_2001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you're into a serious relationship, get these matters sorted out before you proceed, otherwise you will always have your differences even after marriage
For example, my hubby is a Muslim, I was Christian first, but now i have converted to Islam. There are alot of things with are arguementative, but we avoid religious discussions, and we've been together for 5 years now..
If it still doesnt work, then i dont think there is ne point in being together
2007-03-12 06:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by faiza_t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians generally (of course there are exceptions) are narrow-minded - they wouldn't be Christians otherwise. This trait tends to make them rather intolerant of other people's life choices and therefore your boyfriend will see it as his duty to try and convert you to his point of view. I can't see there being a lot of pleasure or "beauty" in this relationship. I'd recommend getting out of there
2007-03-12 06:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you both read 'The God Delusion' by Richard Dawkins. He may end up being rather less arrogant about holding religious belief, and you may end up feeling rather more justified in not doing so. Then maybe he will have more respect for your atheistic worldview.
2007-03-12 06:24:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why the bible says be ye not unequally yoked. Christians are not supposed to marry non christians and in my mind this is exactly because the mind set which is attracted to this particular death cult is incapable of seeing or even allowing another point of view to exist.
2007-03-12 06:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think I wouldn't stay with someone who made me feel like a dumbass just for stating my own beliefs. If he doesn't accept you for who you are, then why are you with him?
I completely agree with you about living life to it's fullest.
2007-03-12 06:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really sounds like he's not serious about you, and not such a nice person anyway.
Dump him.
(Did I mention I was single?)
2007-03-12 06:03:54 · answer #10 · answered by eldad9 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋