2007-06-06 06:01:03 · 17 answers · asked by helper725 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, but it's not a good idea.
Your bible says "do not be unequally yolked" and it's good advise for anyone of any belief system.
EDIT: LoL...I give the right answer, but the Christians thumbs down because they know it's coming from an atheist, and the atheists thumb down because I'm talking about Christian principles.
I love it.
2007-06-06 06:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
God says be not unequally yoked for your own protection and happiness. Non believers have a fundamentally different world view than that which Christians have. Your world view determines how you live and how you treat people, how you react to problems and trials. When things are going well these will not be a problem but they may well become a problem when trials come to you. A common love of God will ensure that your love for one another is centered in God and you are looking for life eventually in the next world. Success and possessions in worldly terms are simply not that important to you if you are a believer. We never finish anything here on earth - it is like being at school. But some people, because they do not believe in the next world, will try and squeeze every last nickel out of this life. So there is an immediate tension, perhaps in the background, but one day it may well come and haunt you.
2007-06-06 13:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a sin I guess for christians. But, it could influence you or them one way or the other eventually. My wife for instance was a believer and so was I for that matter. I started to study and read and learn and educate my mind. And began to like anyone that is educated see the crazy, idiotic things in the bible for what they are. Which is firewood or toliet paper take your pick. But, anyway my wife has read some of the same books and started to ask questions she is losing her faith and it is not my fault but it is to her benefit I think but just the same when one is different the other will change or they grow apart.
2007-06-06 13:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by dlee_75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a sin but it is not favorable to God. One is not supposed to associate one's self with non Christians, however, we are also to spread the word of God. To me this is one of the most confusing subjects. If you see good in this person and potential, than who is to say that they might not become Christian someday? I say as long as your beliefs aren't so different that it would conflict with raising a child or something major like that, than don't worry about it too much. But also don't force your religion on your partner.
2007-06-06 13:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would not believe it to be so myself. If it was look at it this way : if you really cared for this person, wouldn't it be more so right to act on those feelings rather than remain somewhat miserable because of that simple restraint which, i don't think ( pardon me i'm not sure...truly not my faith) , is even in the Bible?
Follow your own ideals on this one. If there really is a Christian/Xian w/e God, He would be forgiving for this mistake would he not?
2007-06-06 13:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin is anything that takes you away from God's will. Fornication is a sin ... so if you find yourself attracted to a non-Christain ... you're fine as long as you don't allow temptations to sway you from your Christain practices. In some cases, you may be what leads the non-Christain to Christ.
2007-06-06 13:09:57 · answer #6 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Cor 6:14
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
KJV
1 Cor 7:12-17
12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
KJV
So as you see it is not for us to be involved with a non believer but if we do and get married then the second group of verses will help you on that part.
2007-06-06 13:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by humble servant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that the last time this happened God threw down a unicorn and pierced the heart of the non-Christian.. better take care. Amen.
2007-06-06 13:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends, you don't want to get involved with someone who is unaccepting of you being a Christian and In your belief in God.
2007-06-06 13:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pastor but be careful. My friend was going to this church and they brainwashed him. (now I'm not trying to say all are bad) and they told him he was living in sin since he wasn't married. He left his wife and kids and it caused hardship for them. After several weeks he did finally return home after I had some talks with him
2007-06-06 13:14:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋