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A marriage between an Atheist and a Christian? Do you think it would work out? Do you think it's morally wrong? Anything?

2007-10-18 13:43:15 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

I'm an Atheist.

2007-10-18 13:49:28 · update #1

Oh, I'm in no way against it. I'm one of those be who you are and do what you want to do with your life kind of people. I'm like it when people don't let their religion get in the way of something so important. I'll add more later.......

2007-10-18 13:56:31 · update #2

Sorry. I meant: I like it when.........

2007-10-18 13:58:22 · update #3

Just wondering, but how old do you guess I am?

2007-10-18 13:59:48 · update #4

I'm fourteen, I'm not getting married.

2007-10-18 14:19:17 · update #5

Actually, my parents have been married fifteen years and my mom is a Christian and my dad is an Atheist. They have a better marriage than most I'd say. They didn't try to push their beliefs on my brother nor I. We both turned out Atheists though. And they have no issues with each others beliefs. Surprise, eh?

2007-10-18 14:31:12 · update #6

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ONE WILL NEED TO MAKE A COMMITMENT FOR SUREEEEEE

2007-10-18 13:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 1 1

No, How could the two walk together unless they agree? I'm not saying its morally wrong, however they must want to go in the same direction. In your example the christian will go to heaven and the atheist would end up in hell. Personally, I believe in GOD. For those who don't answer these questions. How can you make something out of nothing? If you believe in the Big Bang Theory, where did the dust come from that made it? Scientist can create almost anything GOD can, but they cannot make something out of nothing. There is a GOD.

2007-10-18 21:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by lawman107 2 · 2 0

I don't think it's morally wrong - but as a Christian who married a Christian - I know how difficult marriage can be at times -even being on the same page spiritually. God says in His Word that we should not be "unequally yoked". With the marriage success rate being 1 in 2, I can't see how that automatic division would make marriage any easier for the couple.

2007-10-18 20:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by what's up? 6 · 1 1

As long as the two people love each other enough not to force their beliefs on each other and respect their mutual decisions. A potential problem could arise if they want to have kids though and they should discuss how they would want to raise a family before they have kids. A lot of families are raised in mixed religions or even mixed with a religious and non-religious parent. As long as one person isn't set out to "change" the other person I think it could work wonderfully.

2007-10-18 20:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Beccawho 3 · 0 0

It really comes down to what each person will and will not tolerate. My husband and I are of different religions, basically I don't believe Jesus is God -I think Jesus is God's son and he believes they are one in the same. But he understands he cannot convert me nor can I convert him. Our understanding is that we both believe in a higher power and we find common ground in faith that way.
So, I suggest that you and your mate sit down and lay it on the line before it goes any further. Be honest about how you feel, don't further your relationship with hopes that he/she will change and believe the way you do. That would be the worst thing to think when going into marriage.
It might be very hard for you to find common ground because Atheism and Christianity are complete opposites.Christians believe that through God we have hope but if you don't believe in God there is no hope and to think your marriage partner has no hope might be taxing on the relationship. And then if you bring children into the picture then the debate really begins.
Just really think about what you want in the future for yourself and future children you might have

2007-10-18 21:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Marketing 3 · 0 0

I think you would really need to sit down & discuss it first. Agree that you are going to have differing beliefs & that each will be accepting or at least tolerant of the other's. Set down some ground rules so there will be no misunderstandings later. The question about being morally wrong leads me to believe that you may have some serious thinking to do...

2007-10-18 20:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It depends on what kind of people they are. Some people would be okay, but others might not work out. I'm an atheist, and I would be okay with a Christian as long as she was okay with me. And also the thing about not pushing it on your kids. I'd probably prefer being with an atheist, though.

2007-10-19 00:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by MunkyZero 3 · 1 1

It could work... but I would deffenently worn against it. It is dangerous to do, becuase the atheist will bring the Christians beleifs to a shakey leavel... and the atheist most likely won't be happy with the sposs teaching their child (if they have one) to follow the Christian way. Plus how you would live life would be totaly different... and a marrige is supossed to be when you're making youselfs one. You can't be one and go the opposite directions.
I hope this helps... TTFN

2007-10-18 20:50:40 · answer #8 · answered by MJ 4 · 1 0

I would not care what region or religion country ethnic type or whatever social type etc get married live together whatever they choose its thier choice and they are happy and should remain so as long as they wish and I would still be there friends what ever a friends a friend what ever religion etc
I dont care whos who ,whats whats ,this and that.
Most wars are religious/economic wars but they all have God /Allah / or some other splinter group on thier side
Yes I would think it would work out if ?
cheers Ian

2007-10-18 21:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by its 3 · 1 0

I am an atheist married to a christian and yes it can work. I've been together with my husband 11 years - 8 of them married. If you have respect for the other and do not try to change them then it will work.

And no, it is not morally wrong and there are nothing wrong with either of our morals.

2007-10-18 20:50:03 · answer #10 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1 1

Happens all the time. Same thing goes for a Republican and Democrat. Differing views on personal things does not necessarily kill a marriage.

There can be a sticking point when they get to how the kids will be raised, but I say live and let live. I don't care what religion my wife believes, I still love her.



g-day!

2007-10-18 20:52:04 · answer #11 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 1 0

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