Me and my boyfriend argue sometimes about religion because I'm a christan and am very passionate about God, yet even though he does believe in God his faith is not as strong and he seems a little skeptical, he dosen't mind me talking about it yet I notice that when I talk about God he gets really quiet. I don't push my beliefs upon him, but I talk about god hoping that one day mayb I'll rub off on him.
Yet I wonder if anyone thinks that if we end up staying together, having children, or getting married if this would be a bigger issue??
2007-10-21 10:06:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, eventually it will get the best of you, i've been there. God says not to be unevenly yoked. For this reason.
2007-10-21 10:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Peabody 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can become a huge problem if left to simmer.
I married a man I thought was 'devout' and 'bible passionate' In fact he was a fundie with very strong & judgemental thoughts about his 'born again Christianity' I'm Catholic (and he was too until he became born again).
He started with that whole Catholics are not Christian rant and even went so far as to throw a bible at me!
I always told him if reading the bible makes people like him I do not want it.
I became an addict of R&S to get a wide perspective of religion and after a week realized he is a fundie.
We are in the process of divorce because I got tired of being his sugar mama & verbal abuse this 'good christian' is a religious nazi as far as I'm concerened.
2007-10-21 10:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by theladygeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would indeed become a bigger issue if you keep your judgmental and closed minded attitudes...why are you judging your boyfriend (who is also your brother in God's view) as being less than you because his beliefs differ from yours? That is not the way of Christ. Love your boyfriend, accept him for who and what he is and you will be far more pleasing to God and your boyfriend. Oh...and don't get ahead of yourself.
Bhadra...an old grandma's wisdom
2007-10-21 10:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bhadra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a big issue. A partner (spouse) will either double your ministry or cut it in half. If you are equally yoked your ministry together can be a real blessing. However, if you marry and he does not support your ministry you become less effective because you are divided in your purpose. Hope this helps.
(I am a singer and my husband is the sound man. great combo!)
2007-10-21 10:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by Yo C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coming from experience!!!! If you pursue this relationship it may be a problem in the future and I don't mean to upset you but you can't change him. More than likely he will change you. Just food for thought. Search the word of God. We are not suppose to be unequally yoked with unbelievers just because of this reason. Its really conflicting and it causes confusion.
2007-10-21 10:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i belive it will be a huge issue in the future so you guys should talk now and see what both of you guys want because right now it might not seem important but let's say in the future when you have kids as a christian you will want your kids to have same belief as you and he might not agree about it and that's when you both will start having difficulties so start talking now and just hope everything works out ok;)
2007-10-21 10:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by JUST ME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What religion each person is does not matter in a relationship however being accepting of the others difference in beliefs does matter.
2007-10-21 10:16:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it matters. It is the pivotal matter.
If he doesn't share the one thing in your life that DEFINES your life....you don't think that's a problem?
"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
You could stay together, have children, etc.....but if you do, prepare yourself (and those children) for some major heartache.
2007-10-21 10:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by lady_phoenix39 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes....a very big issue. Religion definitely matters in a relationship.
2007-10-21 10:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Love sees no faults--the best hope you two have together is to agree on the universal truths of Christs' teaching and avoid Christian propaganda--get your mind-set away from the tribalistic Christian thinking of "us & them".
2007-10-21 10:42:58 · answer #10 · answered by huffyb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋