My personal experience is no.
2007-07-28 22:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As one answerer said, it does depend on what KIND of theist we're discussing here, but let's assume Christian for the sake of argument. It is not the only religion that suggests the individual not have a romantic relationship with someone of another or no religion.
If the individual were a "strong Christian," naturally he would pay attention to those verses concerning unequal yoking. Furthermore, he would not want to see his partner spend eternity in death or torment. Naturally, in that situation, he would try to convert the other, which would lead to arguments and anger (somewhat contradicting the theism, usually)... but we need not look beyond the problem of losing one's partner after death.
Now, if we consider a religion that does not teach anything of this sort, the theist in question could get along with an atheist. At this point, it is completely dependent on the nature of the two individuals. They need not concern themselves with the other's beliefs or lack thereof in order to be happy in their lives. In this case, there is no real consequence for not holding the theist's beliefs, so there shouldn't be problems unless the two want to agree with each other on every issue.
Granted, this is all sensible theory, but people behave differently. Some atheists get so up-in-arms about any sort of religion that they can't stand it, while some theists cannot stand the idea of someone not holding their own beliefs, even though neither group's position necessarily requires one to look outside himself. But therein lies the problem: everyone likes to be concerned with everything BUT himself, which only leads to problems. It is said that, once one can truly be at peace with himself, he will be at peace with others.
There is, however, the possibility that people will overcome their religious or anti-religious tendencies, at least in the field of partnership, in order to achieve something else. You may find that people will OFTEN make exceptions to their rules where they find benefit in said exceptions, and this is precisely the sort of case to which that applies.
In the end, though, I would say that it is very unlikely for a strong atheist and strong theist to get along. I should point out that it does depend on what you mean by "strong" and "successful," though, as everyone has a different definition of strong and success is also quite subjective.
2007-07-29 06:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Skye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not. Look what 2 Corinthians 6 says:
'How can right and wrong be partners? How can light and darkness live together? How can Christ and the devil agree?
What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? How can God's temple come to terms with pagan idols [for atheism is also a form of idolatry - worshiping the self].......
verse 17: And so says the Lord, you must leave them and separate yourself from them/ have nothing to do with what is unclean and I will accept you..."
2007-07-29 05:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by godshandmaiden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly is!!!! Best place to meet women, married or otherwise, is a local church. Been getting laid at churches for decades. Keep something in mind....if they had a life, would they be sitting in a kool-aid class with men in pointy hats and robes every sunday? Nastiest and lonliest women in the world are in the choir and the first five rows of the pews!
2007-07-29 05:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by sbl19532006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible a strong Atheist would want to
2007-07-29 05:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Opposites attract
2007-07-29 05:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a christian. even though i don't shove it down anyone's throat, i wouldn't even want to attempt a serious friendship or relationship with a non-believer. my faith is too important to me and such a huge part of who i am and want to become. my 8 year old twins already understand that they come 2nd to my love for God and vice versa.
2007-07-29 05:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by susan l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, yes.
It just depends on what kind of theist they are.
2007-07-29 05:10:14 · answer #7 · answered by Maxwell 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can oil mix with water ? can two walk together unless they are agreed ?
2007-07-29 05:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by mountfuji 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as religion doesn't come up in the conversation or church
2007-07-29 05:15:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ofcourse they might have more in common than their differences
2007-07-29 05:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋