2007-04-30 03:04:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
19 years ago I married a non-Christian. 11 years ago he started going to church with me. 9 years ago he started asking questions and wanting hard proof and facts. 6 years ago, he started talking to our pastor. 3 years ago he was baptized. Now he is the one signing us up for Bible study classes at church!
So, to answer your question..... if the couple truly loves one another. Because God does work in mysterious ways and miracles do happen!!
2007-04-30 03:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there..
While you could be like one person whos answered you and just ignore the parts you dont like about the other person the answer plain and simple is no.
and heres why.. 2 reasons. the first is what you might expect.
The bible tells us clearly not to be un equally yoked together.
In case you dont know, a yoke is a huge chunk of wood that is placed over the necks of normally 2 cow's, bison or other large animal used for plowing or towing.
The reason for the yoke is that is shares the burden...
the second reason is this..
If a non christian marries a christian some big problems show up. for this example ill use the terms "he" and "her".
A non christian man finds and marries a christian women.
How can he truly say he loves her if he ignores some thing that is central to her life? as a christian christ is the center of this womens life, but as a non christian the husband wont understand the center of his wifes life.
He wont understand if she trys to talk to him about Gods plan for their life, He wont understand when she go's to him for support she cant lean on him for SPIRITUAL support also.
You see, while jill is ok with her diverse family the truth is by being so diverse they have been unable to share in what matters most to those she loves.
As she stated her husband is athiest, can you imaging having a christian parent whos church is doing some thing so awsome and knowing as that parent you shouldnt invite your son in law out of respect for his beliefs?
it brings a wall between the two people. My mother married a man who was not a christian. 2 weeks after they married he turned his life to christ..now many years later, he has stopped going, does not believe... not so bad right? wrong..
He argues with her every week that she writes a check for tithes, she crys because when she speaks to him about church he always says "your preaching at me"
You see, by joining with some one who is not a christian, the marriage is only filled with emptyness which leads to hurt.
hope it helps
Joshua
2007-05-01 13:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by joshua c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on whether they love each other enough to overlook differences in their religious beliefs. If the chemistry is there, it is possible. However, if they're going to constantly try and convert each other to their religious beliefs, then it could be a recipe for disaster. (There's also the issue of which religion any kids will be brought into - it's something they probably want to discuss in advance.)
2007-04-30 10:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lunarsight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you try to get answer for this question, ask yourself that, whether a man/woman should marry or not. Marriage is to be taken as responsibility towards family/society/nature & if we mix it up with christanity also, that is totally individual or family matter which is to be decided by taking advantages and disadvantages in to consideration of family members.
2007-04-30 10:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by shivsaurabh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on if you respect each others beliefs. I have a VERY spritually diverse family. My dad is christian, my mother is buddist, my siter and I are pagan and my husband is athiest. We all respect each others faith, or lack of and still love eachother a great deal. No one tried to convert anyone or preach at anyone. I am happy they are happy. That is enough for me.
2007-04-30 10:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in theory, no, because Christians are supposed to be equally yoked, which means they should only marry another Christian.
(that's what the Bible says)
however, it depends on the importance/interpretation your girlfriend gives to her faith.
2007-04-30 10:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not if the Chritian wishes so & you also wish. Remember whole Universe is one & different religions are the branches/ paths to reach the same goal.
2007-04-30 10:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by P S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though it may cause problems, and even though the Bible says we shouldn't be "unequally yoked", I think if you love someone enough to try to make it work, it's worth a shot.
2007-04-30 10:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by allison b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers
14Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?2 Corinthians 6:14 NIV
2007-04-30 10:09:49 · answer #9 · answered by Lin B 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
NO NO NO NO NO
that should never happen....
but if you love him/her very much.... and really want him/her to be together...
share the Gospel to him/her so that she might be a Christian too!
i repeat the answer is NO... its should be a Chirstan to Christian relationship...
:D
2007-04-30 10:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by gatsby101 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋