like a christian, changing into Islam. There may be some related histories on these religions but are quite different in practice and appreciation of God, Jesus, Mary and the Saints, etc. Would your love for another person compensate for your love of God, which should have a higher regard in our heirarchy of values? Would it not be insulting to your God if you do so? Unless you choose to be converted due to enlightenment of sort that is divine in character, but if your main reason is marraige...is it really a good reason to do so?
2007-07-11 18:21:31 · 23 answers · asked by Alma Elinor A 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, it is not a good reason to change religion. I know people will bash me for this, but I am a Christian Pastor and I can only answer as such (to the Christian)...
1. Christians should never ever date or marry outside Christianity (race, color, country does not matter) I am talking about Christians to Christians.
2. If you are a True Follower of Christ, you would never ever consider dating outside Christianity.
3. It is hard enough to marry outside your own Christian denomination...
4. i.e.. you are a "True" Baptist, a *true* Baptist could never marry let's say a Methodist, there are too many differences
A: Baptist do not baptize infants (Methodist do)
B: Baptist baptize by immersion (Some Methodist do some don't)
Baptism is a very important subject (no Christian would give into change on this subject.)
5. Some Christians believe in "once saved" some believe you can walk away from it.
6. No *true* follower of *Christ* could ever marry outside the Christian faith.
2007-07-11 18:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes and no...depends on the motivation for the change. My parents were both Christians but they practiced very different religions (dad was Catholic and mom was Southern Baptist). When they met and fell in love, they agreed to seek out a church that worked for both of them. I think this spoke well of their relationship with God...they were able to get past the incompatibility of their respective "man-created" religions and find a way to make God the first priority in both their lives.
On the other hand, your example of a Christian becoming a Muslim (or visa versa) indicates a problem of some kind. It could be that you chose to put the person you loved above your beliefs and that doesn't "speak well" of your devotion to those beliefs. If the two religions in question are fundamentally opposed like Islam and Christianity, then the person that converts is telling God that he (or she) no longer believes the fundamental teachings of what they once claimed was the word of God.
As a Christian, I would never convert to Islam nor would I choose to become romantically involved with a Muslim. By the same token, I can't imagine why a Muslim would choose to become involved with a Christian and consider converting to Christiannity for the sake of romantic love.
If you convert due to personal enlightment, that's another thing...but to do it for marriage...that's a clear sign that your feelings and earthly desires are more important to you than your relationship with God.
2007-07-12 01:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by KAL 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Once someone becomes a 'Spirit Filled' 'Born again' Christian, there is no way they would ever change to another belief pattern as they have a real relationship with Jesus the 'Living God'. Many people have become 'born again' and in Latin countries they are coming to the Lord in droves at present, whilst in this country...a Christian country...so few people understand what being a REAL Christian is...many call themselves Christians for various reasons but are not practicing 'born again' people.
Once you have the Holy Spirit guiding your lifestyle....you know God exists..and you try to live the life He set for us by Jesus lifestyle and words.
May the Lord give you wisdom in choosing your path in life.
Best wishes, Mike.
2007-07-12 03:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by georgiansilver 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alas But There Is Only One True God And The Only One True Way Thru Jesus Christ.
Anything Contrary To The Above Is Not True Religion In The First Place And One Can Change Religion As They Feel Like, Its Like Darkness To Darkness.
God Bless
2007-07-12 01:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Marrying someone for charms or wealth is baser value but marrying to bring up children who are faithful to God as you are a nobler cause.If a christain or hindu or jew changes to Islam, he still pays respect to the prophets but if a muslim changes to anyother religion, he has to consider prophet Muhammad as imposter and leave his faith in him which shall be an offence against the instruction of God who sent him as such a leaving the religion purely for marriage shall be a meaner bargain.
2007-07-14 06:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by shahinsaifullah2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A christian converting to islam?? yea id say that speaks badly of your relationship with God. Religion is based on faith and belief if your belief is as interchangeable as puttig on clean underwear or a new blouse then your faith is weak. God said 'be ye not unequally yolked one to another" which means dont join up with anyone whose faith is not like yours. How can any love here on earth compensate for God's love and eternal salvation?
2007-07-12 03:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by Arenajay 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the greatest commandment goes something like this.
"Love the Lord your God with all your soul, with all your strength, with all your mind, and with all your heart" (roughly)
and "the SECOND is like it",
"Love your neighbor as yourself"
So, God first, others second. Therefore, no. Changing your mind on religion should come from conviction, not because of marriage. Who is it better to hold in higher esteem, a created being, or the Creator Himself, for and by whom you were created?
Wasn't this sorta Adam's mistake in Eden...
"she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband WITH her, and he ate."
Adam watched the whole thing happen, and decided to sin along with Eve. I see this as potentially esteeming the woman over God.
However, even if you aren't Christian, consider...
How many difficulties and challenges are presented in marriage. How much sense does it make to add to these difficulties a differing faith? Someone who changes faiths for their partner, how can you be sure they are dedicated. To someone who is dedicated to his faith, raising his children up in another faith is out of the question. You must, therefore, rely on both you and your partner's ability to raise your children up properly. Why complicate this when it is hard enough to do this as a religiously dedicated married couple of the same faith? If you value your relationship with God, then you value also your children's relationships with God and your partner's relationship with God. Conversion because of marriage alone is an all too questionable practice.
Further, would God lead you to marry someone of another faith? I must wonder if the person that chooses to convert because of marriage included God at all in the decision of who to date and marry. God should be the first person you go to to get a recommendation for a marriage partner. Therefore, I must also wonder about the significant other, who has no problem with their partner converting solely for marriage. Did he include God in his decisions on who to date? Would God lead you to a person for marriage if they would put marriage or a marital partner before God and forsake their faith just for the sake of getting married? I am inclined to think not.
2007-07-12 11:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Josias B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the Bible it says "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14/KJV. not to say your partner is an unbeliever but at some point your religions would conflict.. then what? who do you love more and what relationship is more important: God the man who will take you to a place where there is no more sorrow and death or your partner a man who might impose his beliefs on you. hint: one of these men can't be replaced. this is something i think you should discuss with leaders from different religions including Islam and Christianity and listen to their answers but personally i do not think the love you have for another person could ever compensate for the lave you have for God and marriage is not a good reason to change your religion.
2007-07-12 01:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by charmcityk 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
changing ones religion for the sake of marriage is bullshit! Conversion does happened but it should come from within due to enlightenment...it should never be force....we are born christian or hindu or islam...and we believed that our religion is the best. therefore, you should respect the religion of your beloved just as you want yours to be respected....if concersion does happened later on due to enlightenment then it a very good news otherwise do not force anyone.
2007-07-12 01:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by aqua_da_7th 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you believe in a God I am sure he would not mind too much . A truly loving God would understand the need .
If as they say there is only one true God what's the difference ?
2007-07-12 01:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by Mary D 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋