I'm a christian. And I've been seeing this guy for a few months now but he is not a christian. I have very strong feeling for this guy and he is the nicest guy i've ever met. But I don't want to get any more serious than I already am because I think it's going to lead heartbreak because I already can never be apart from him and I know I can't marry someone who's not a christian... I feel like maybe I could change his mind but he's deep into his religion. Any opinions that could help would be grately appreciated.
2007-06-08 16:53:32 · 6 answers · asked by jessica h 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why should I be concerned with the personal choices you make for yourself? It's your business and no one else's.
I think if you both come to terms with your differences, etc. and you are both happy, then go for it!
2007-06-08 17:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Always Curious 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that you are playing with fire and you should end the relationship as friends for the time being. Missionary dating is a dangerous practice for the reason you already mention "I think it's going to lead heartbreak" and because it could lead to marriage with an unbeliever that will result in either you having to submit God's will to the desires of your husband or a constant battle between you two and you could end up falling away from your Christian faith.
You can still be friends with this person, pray for him, and try to get him hooked up with Christian men who can witness to him and try to be used of by the Holy Spirit to lead him to Christ. If you still want to go out with him invite him to church or other places where Christians will be. If he really cares for you he will go. If he doesn't it's good to know that now before any serious damage is done.
2007-06-09 00:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a matter of who is number one in your life... this young man or God. If it is the young man, then go with that, but if it is God, then you should try to follow his Word, which says not to be unequally yoked. I think the basic idea is that two people are so different already, but if they have the same faith system and ultimately the same goal (which Christians do) then the relationship will be a heck of a lot easier.
2007-06-08 17:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as you say you cannot marry someone who's not a christian, perhaps he cannot marry someone who's not a hindu.
Maybe he doesn't want it to get anymore serious than what it is now.
Personally, I find it sad that religion has to trump love sometimes.
2007-06-08 17:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by CC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
get over yourself. if a religion EVER comes between you and someone you love, either:
1. you are incapable of love
2. you dont really love them.
make a decision already
2007-06-08 17:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by Fatty 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2007-06-08 16:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋