Question regarding inter-faith marriages...?

Question

I posted an answer describing how happy and successful my marriage is and received a thumbs down for my answer. Is this strictly a Christian view?

What are your opinions on the subject?

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Thanks in advance for answering and brightest blessings to all!

My statement was that SOME would refer to me as a Christian Witch. My faith is what I refer to s Pagan-Influenced Christianity. I worship only the Holy Trinity but some of my means of worship and reverence are not accepted by the mainstream Christian church. I view God as the Author of all magick and magick as simply natural laws of the Universe He created.

LOL Moses: I don't make him do anything. He does it simply out of kindness because he knows it means a lot to me. It is his way of supporting me and my beliefs.

Answer 1

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is LOVE, compassion and forgiveness. The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.

For centuries now INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES have been frowned upon by the religious ELITISTS in an effort to purify its faithful membership. And this tradition continues to prevail among today's major religions [Judaism, Christianity, and Islam included]. Yet there have been many, many instances where this particular teaching has been PROVEN WRONG time and again.

Yours is a case in point.

For these religious groups to use such an EXCLUSIVITY RULE is a departure from the basic [Christian] doctrine of having one's own FREE WILL, which free will includes choosing one's mate for a lifetime. Christians are taught that "God has allowed man to have free will." So why --and by whose authority then-- should the church negate what has already been given by God?? It is obviously a man-made rule.

But even more importantly, giving in to such a "man-made" rule simply magnifies one's LACK OF FAITH among its believers that "God is Love. And Love is God."

Let us be more sensitive and respectful the *free* will of others, and be less judgmental... shall we??

Peace be with you.

Answer 2

i dont think so. im Jewish, and my husband is not. we are very happy together, and spritual in our own way. we have a daughter, and im expecting another child. we talk about religion in a broad sense. love, and family and inclusiveness. but, i can see how somepeople would be threatened by that point of view. i think that some people are afraid to grow, when their status quo has been the same forever.

i couldnt imagine my life any different from the way it is today.we are blessed everyday, and recognize the little things in our relationship.

Answer 3

In the Christian point of view, I don't see why an interfaith marriage couldn't be successful by the world's standards. I remember reading once about Cokie Roberts (Christian) and her husband (Jewish), who seemed to have a very loving marriage.

But the question, to a believer in Christ, is does the institution bring glory to God?

And, can I ask, what do you mean by "Christian witch?" That's an oxymoron, is it not?

Answer 4

I give thumbs up to answers regardless of my agreement, but more relevant to whether or not their answer actually addresses the question respectfully and took more than 2 seconds to write. Because of this, I often give thumbs up to answers that contradict each other. I often give thumbs down to answers I agree with because they consist of 2 mispelled words of truth. I'm like, "i agree but you need to do better than that!"

I would have given your answer a thumbs up.

As for Christian-Witch. I think that is an amazing combination. I would love to explore more on this, as I am researching the connections between Shamanism and Christianity for the purpose of mutual respect (regardless of agreement).

Answer 5

If you are happy in your marriage and believe that it is succeeding, then don't worry about that thumbs down. Just because people don't believe in interfaith marriages doesn't mean that they should be judgmental. Some people are just bored and wish to be contrary.

If you're happy, more power to you!

Answer 6

Giving a thumb down for such an answer is a silly thing to do

Answer 7

only te view of the fundamentalist Christians not all of them.

If you & your's are happy, that is all that counts so the rest can bugger off!

Answer 8

nah. It must be a personal view - or maybe factional. I admire the respect you described and think it's great, although not as common as it ought to be. Congrats, and thanks for sharing.

I don't know if you count me as christian - some do - some don't....LDS

Answer 9

I think the fact that you called yourself a Christian & a witch in the same breath is what did it.

You simply cannot be both.........

Witches are anti-Christ in nature...........

Answer 10

I think it's the fact that you make him collect rainwater. The tap is more reliable