I absolutely diapprove of adultery, and i'm a christian, but i wouldn't say i'm fundementalist. I'm asking this because my parents got divorced a few yeas ago, and my dad kept trying to get me to accept the skank he left my mom for. I said i didn't want to be around her because i didn't approve of adultery. Well my dad said that only conservative christians disapprove of adultery, and another time he said only fundementalist christians and muslims would disapprove of adultery. I said that disapproving of affairs has nothing to do with religion or politcal opinion and that any decent person would disapprove of adultery. Am i right? Is there anyone who believes it's wrong to have an affair, but isn't a fundementalist christian or muslim?
2007-08-31 13:54:31 · 11 answers · asked by VITCH 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm an Atheist and as a grown adult in a loving relationship I disapprove of adultery just as much as the next person. This is a question of Love and the Trust between two people. I see not what religion or politics have to do with this...
2007-08-31 14:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As salaamu 'alaikym warahmatullahi wabaraktuh, my friend.
The Decalogue or the Ten Commandments is from the tradition and scriptures of Judaism (i.e., Thous shalt not commit adultery...)
Virtually all religions and all moral codes decry adultery as it breaks up families and a good healthy family structure is the model upon which all societies are built.
Your father is incorrect, as well as attempting to "normalize" his immoral behaviors.
In most western countries, where morality has been abandoned, extra marital affairs, adultery and fornication without general repercussions or legal penalties has become the norm and an accepted practice. This does not make the same a correct way of acting but it does accurately reflect how these societies have degenerated.
Such behaviors is one of the main reasons that Muslims disapprove of the West.
Ma'a salaam.
2007-08-31 14:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chiming in as a Hellenic Pagan....
In my religion, adultery is not approved of. Even the King of the Gods has to face the music when he is caught. It is a betrayal of an oath (which we hold sacred) and a betrayal of trust (needed in a relationship)
So, it is not just Conservative Christians and Muslims who believe it is wrong, other people do as well
2007-08-31 14:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a pagan Taoist and I disapprove. It's dishonest. If someone is unhappy in their marriage, they should end it, but leaving one's spouse for sex with another is pretty dang shallow.
Marriage in my view is a lifelong partnership, not to be treated lightly. Not because any deity or religion says so, but because so much happens in life for which we need someone to count on through thick and thin. We need a relationship more solid than any other to get us through it. Tossing someone aside for such a shallow reason just reeks. Better to put some effort into one's current sex life.
2007-08-31 16:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by KC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the people, God disapproves of adultery.
Worry about God.
I agree with you. If the parents can't live together they need to stay single until the children are 18 years old. Children want one mother and one dad and no extras. The children did not ask for marital problems and they don't deserve the chaos of it. Your dad is self-centered and thought only about himself in this matter. He did not consider your mother or you. I can hear him now, "Well, I wasn't happy with our marriage any more." Or better yet, "I never loved her." Don't worry your dad will not make this other woman happy either because she is settling for seconds.
As you can see I only have sympathy for the children. The adults always create their mess.
2007-08-31 14:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Adultery (cheating on your spouse) is a dishonest thing to do, but it is an issue between you and your spouse. It's not good to bring God into it because the offending spouse can say, "God forgave me. Why can't you?" However, if you leave the deity stuff out, you can rebuild the trust in the relationship, or if not, decide to live in an only partially fulfilling marriage or end it.
This is from an atheist.
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2007-08-31 14:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Everyone disapprove of adultery. Its only whether it is practiced that is the problem.
2007-08-31 14:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by High Flyer 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think that polls show that most people, regardless of religious affiliation, disapprove of adultery.
2007-08-31 14:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by Team Captain 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I wear a ring that came with a promise. That means a great deal.
I am Heathen Recon Pagan
2007-08-31 14:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. I'm a Pagan and I disapprove of it. It's dishonest. And if you love someone it shouldn't happen.
2007-08-31 14:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋