christian and morman..?

Question

I am a Christian my boyfriend is a Mormon. Our family members are Buddist. Long story. Dont wanna bore you guys so let me skip to the topic. Why do people say its not a good thing for Mormon and Christian to be together?? It cant be right because he and I have our whole life planned out together. We want us to always be an "US" And we don`t really talk about our religion much. So do you think we can be together? Do you think it can work? Why do people think it isnt good for us to be together?

Answer 1

Christians belong to God and Mormons belong to the evil spirit and do you know what will happen? always fighting all alone even inside a car, bus or walking along the street.
jtm

Answer 2

First of all, i'm really sorry that so many from your own faith are questioning your christianity because you love someone of a different denomination of faith. It seems to me that they are the ones that have got the problems. But, religion does play a major part once kids are in the picture, because even if going to different churches on sunday works for the both of you, once there are children they will be forced to choose a religion. This can cause problems because then the family might come divided. I have family that is all different faiths. Sure it causes difficulty sometimes, but they make it work. You really need to discuss these things with your boyfriend though if you are planning on spending the rest of your lives together. You need to understand what things are important to eachother, and what things you can compromise on. Marriage is a big deal, and i know you cannot see your life without him, but don't go into marriage without discussing big things like this. Find out where one another stand on all big issues before you tie the knot. Things like, number of kids, where you will live, religion, when you will have kids, money budgeting, all these things can cause major problems if not discussed before they become an issue. Trust your heart, and ask your boyfriend about his faith, and share your faith with him. If it is meant to be, than it will be! Good luck!:) (and don't listen to people telling you are less of a christian- it's hogwash. Only God can judge you, and they are arrogant and belittling the power of God if they think that they can pass judgement and determine what kind of person you are. The Lord knows your heart and trust in Him and all will be well)

Answer 3

First of all, both of you have to respect each other's beliefs forever. If he is happy with you and you are happy with him, everything is going to be OK. Maybe people say that Mormons and Christians "shouldn't" be together because of the fact that Mormons look forward to marry in the temple to have an eternal marriage, BUT in order to marry in the temple both of you would have to be LDS and temple endowed; and the other "reason" is that people just talk too much. Let's face it, temple marriage is a big deal for Mormons (well, for me it is).
Look, the Mormon church accept the marriage of a member and a non member, but you can't marry in the temple. Maybe it would bring some problems in both families because there are 3 religions mixing here, Mormon, Christian and Buddist, each one has different beliefs but if you love him, keep loving him and do your best to make him happy forever, always respect his beliefs. It can work.... but it is up to both of you. Another thing, you 2 will have to desire if your future children will be LDS, Christians or Buddist.

Answer 4

First off, your post implies that Mormons and Christians are separate religions. Mormons ARE Christians, (although there are many people here who say not). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is widely recognized as a Christian denomination because we ( I am LDS) believe that Christ is the Son of God and the Savior, so you and your boyfriend may have more in common than you thought.

The problem is that LDS believe in being sealed in the temple so that marriage can be eternal, and so if you are not sealed, it's "till death do you part". Having said that, by no means is it required of Mormons to date within the Church, just preferred. But if you truly care about each other, and you are willing to compromise about things, and you feel you can make it work, then no one should write it off. Love can come between two people with different backgrounds.

Try talking to your boyfriend about it. Maybe it would help. Ask him if he's a Christian, by the way. I guarantee you his answer will be "Yes". Anyone who truly believes in Jesus Christ and accepts him as the Savior deserves the right to call themselves a Christian. I KNOW I'm a Christian, and it bothers me to hear so many people tell me I'm not. It's not their place to tell me what I am/am not.

Best wishes to ya.

Answer 5

Marriage is hard. The fewer barriers to success, the better.

I've observed mixed faith marriages, and children seem to be the biggest issue. How do you raise them? What do you teach them? How do you discipline them? Those questions are hard enough when you agree on the fundamentals.

You can try to reach some agreements ahead of time, but things might seem surprisingly different when you have real children with real personalities, real problems, etc.

You may be able to have a successful relationship, but it seems important to explore the more serious complications beforehand.

Answer 6

Marriage is difficult enough without adding extra issues, but then they say, "love is blind." It's good you're considering the matter.

I recommend discussing your religion concerns with him in detail (e.g., how will children be raised,...).

In the LDS Church (Mormon), dating non-LDS is discouraged because of the Church's belief in the Eternal family. This requires both husband and wife to be unified in their faith and to be sealed for eternity in an LDS temple. If he is seriously considering marrying outside the Church, he's obviously letting his feelings trump his faith. In other words, he's already giving up an eternal family, one of the most basic foundations of the faith.

A great description of the LDS Church's view on the family is found in a document called, "The Proclamation on the Family." I recommend reading it at: http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bd124e970b2e1110VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=2497344e23002110VgnVCM100000176f620a____

Another good site for understanding the Mormon faith is: http://www.mormon.org

Answer 7

There is one God One Faith and one Baptism, so we are all under one God. Do you and he believe. If you believe in love Heavenly Love, Get Married. I am J H my husband is Cath. we have been married for 22 years. Go figure! Your worries should be what happens when the four Kids come and the 5 grandkids and Satan kill 1 or 2. But anyway this is the Day that the Lord has made Lets be Glad and rejoice in it. Amen I want an invitation to the wedding! Girl I will be there with bells on!Email me an ivitation!God Bless His children!

Answer 8

If you plan on religion being a part of your lives together than maybe you should start talking about it together. You may find out through talking that it makes no difference or you may find out it makes a big difference. In either case if you are thinking of spending your lives together I think this is something you and he should be talking about.

Answer 9

But hon, Mormons ARE Christian. Just a different denomination! My Dad is a Mormon, my Mom was a Southern Baptist (talk about combinations). I am neither, I am Pecti-Witan (a Hedge Witch). It worked for my mom & dad for almost 30 years. My mother passed away in 1980. And my Dad married another Southern Baptist! They are also getting along quite well.
As for people thinking it isn't good, well, what is in your heart? THAT is the only thing that matters, not someone elses opinion.

Answer 10

Go for it ! People love to tell others how to live What next "he must be no more than 3 in taller than you ,you most like the same food ! You both believe in God thats a good thing Will you stay away from your family because they are Buddist? Don't ask others "can we be together" That is for you both to decide God bless you both

Answer 11

2 Corinthians 6:14-15 instructs: “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?”

How can two walk together if they dont agree? I hate to tell you but what you are about to attempt is veeery difficult, but not impossible. People dont advise it and often times look down upon it because people with two opposite beliefs like that will at some point or another clash. However I'm not going to say that I don't think its going to work, but you guys are gonna have to work this out prayerfully. Who you worship in this life is essential, and if you all arent worshiping the same Being, like I said, you will run into difficulties. I suggest you all have a serious talk about your differences and pray loong and hard about what you will do. There is one God out there who Rule's over both of you, and He's just waiting for you all to discover Him so He can bless your relationship and become the center of it so you can glorify Him. You are in my prayers, God Bless.