Having parents interference and judgement, not knowing the non believer( He is not an atheist, does believe in God)
2007-05-30 01:41:26 · 14 answers · asked by zippee07 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If love is our greatest gift then I don't see a problem. If you put your religion before your love then it could be a problem. If your parents interfere and you are old enough to be on your own, then get on your own. They can't live your life. they can't make you happy. You don't have to stop loving your parents just because you take control of your own life.
2007-05-30 01:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Janet L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not a good idea to get involved in a relationship (that you know from the start) where both people are on opposite ends of a belief system . . . look at what happens here on this forum . . . it becomes super hard for people to discuss or allow different "systems".
If a couple are married . . . and one converts, and the other does not . . . then there is a protocol . . .
But it is best to avoid the difference from the start
2007-05-30 08:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by Clark H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
“Do 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). Just as the Israelites (believers in the one true God) were commanded not to marry nonbelievers, so Christians (believers in the one true God) are commanded not to marry unbelievers.
2007-05-30 10:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people will tell don't do the yoke yourself thing.
I am Pagan (LOTS of Gods) my husband is Atheist (No Gods) and we get along great. Its about respect. As for parents interference tell them its none of their business. When they start sleeping with him then they get a say. They don't have to be happy in the relationship.
2007-05-30 08:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Zippee,
Your parents evidentally care very much for you. They need to realize that "All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of GOD". They were once LoSt and have evidentally found their way, why would they not expect others to do the same? You need to be able to invite this young man to attend services with you and your parents as my daughters have done. We have a teenaged daughter who brings her "non-Christian" boyfriend to every service that he is able to attend (when not working). We are very pleased that he has and continues to ask questions and is very good about attempting to follow what we expect of our children. Whether they are married and/or he becomes a Christian is not up to us but up to our FATHER and this young man. We support his decision over our own. In one of the Letters to Timothy, Paul speaks of a wife that is married to an unbeliever. I suggest that you read it. Have a wonderful week and a glorious life.
Thanks,
Eds, Christian
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2007-05-30 09:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My opinion doesn't matter, but God opinion does. God has said that Christians should only marry in the Lord in 2 Cor 6:14.
2007-05-30 08:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That's how my current relationship started. I am a Christian, and rather fundie. She works for a large chain of metal-punk rock clothing store, guess which? So we went for coffee, and I was powerless. That was 7 months ago. Praise God.
2007-05-30 08:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by Soundtrack to a Nightmare 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To balance the scriptural advice from the haters who declare us "unclean" There is also this verse from SCRIPTURE...1 COR.7:13If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him. 14For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
2007-05-30 08:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by nobodinoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Christians are not to form close or permanent marital, social, or business ties with unbelievers. These relationships might pull them into sin. God does not ask that we cease contacts with the world, but that we not make any contracts that would compromise the integrity of our faith. (See 2 Cor. 6:14-16.)
2007-05-30 08:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Your parents will probably be ok with it if he lets you practice your Christianity as you always have.
Also, if you two are serious and will have probably have kids one day, your parents will probably be ok if you raise them Christian.
2007-05-30 08:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by map8oula 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋