If two married people are decent and contributing members of society but simply cannot tolerate and have a strong dislike for kids,can they still be considered good christians?
2007-08-24 04:06:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Absolutely! God does not order us to have children. Be happy with your marriage and enjoy each other.
I commend you on your foresight to know that you do not wish to have children before you have them. If more people thought the way you do, the world would have fewer children that are unwanted.
2007-08-24 04:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well, I've heard many Christians who have said that by not having children, you not fulfilling your obligation to God i.e. sex is for procreation, not for pleasure. I'm not a Christian, but I would have to say that if you do not want to have children, then you shouldn't. I think you would be doing yourself and your spouse a great disservice - the last thing a child needs is parents who never wanted them. It would be more Christian for you to adopt a pet (if you are so inclined) than to have a child. Religion and societal norms do not obligate you to have children, YOU obligate your own self. Thank you and may common sense be the rule of the day here.
2007-08-24 04:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by Adreamed 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course! I am a Christian, and I despise children. You can have a wonderful, fulfilling life being childfree. Kids are expensive. I'd rather spend my money on traveling around the country.
Aside from that, there are more than 6 billion people on this planet. People need to stop having so many kids.
2007-08-24 04:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely, if you do not want children I applaud you for being smart enough not to have them. That's what's wrong with this country, people are pressured into doing something they don't want to and it always has disastrous results. And religion should not dictate procreation. You can be a very religious person without feeling the need to populate (or should I say over populate) this world.
2007-08-24 04:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by ophirhodji 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. There is a lot of people out there that don't like kids. At least you are willing to admit this and found another like you. Nothing wrong with being a two member family. Don't worry about what anyone else says. As long as you are happy.....good luck
2007-08-24 04:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
OF COURSE!!! I go to church with 2 lovely couples that for the most part like other peoples kids but have no reason or desire to have there own. They are great people. Care about others and would give you the shirts off there back. Just don't ask them to babysit!!
2007-08-24 04:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by Brandi 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I applaud people who recognize that they are not cut out to be parents. We have way too many people out there having children who clearly dislike them and can't tolerate them. Man has more than fulfilled the command to "be fruitful and multiply". There is no reason to fill the world with more unwanted children.
2007-08-24 04:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by meagain 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Of course! There is more to life than raising children. And why would you bring a child into this world knowing that you didn't really want one? That would be worse than not wanting to ever conceive.
2007-08-24 04:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by raininonsunday 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Disliking kids doesnt make you not a Christian...not everyone is meant to have kids...you do need to make sure that you arent living your life solely for yourselves, however, and donate some of your time/money to local charities...
2007-08-24 04:12:39 · answer #9 · answered by Marie Catherine 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe they can..besides who knows what the future holds for you. I am a Christian as is my husband and we have a large family...6 children...and we face criticism even from people in our Catholic church. As long as you are true to yourself and love and respect your god then I think you can live a child free life.
2007-08-24 04:11:02 · answer #10 · answered by chris d 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋