Would you marry an atheist? Assuming (s)he didn't put down your religion all the time... would you marry him/her without trying to convert them?
2007-11-30 14:05:08 · 60 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I did. He was an atheist for the majority of his 46 years. We did not discuss religion or God or the bible. He respected my views and I respected his. 8 years ago he became a Christian on his own.We have been together for 23 1/2 years
2007-11-30 14:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Umm... thats a hard question. See, as christians, we believe that you shouldnt be "unequally yoked" meaning that basically, to marry someone, you have to both be christians (that rule only stands for christians, they arent trying to put anybody down or anything.).
But I guess that if I really loved someone, like, really REALLY loved them, then I guess I would marry them, no matter what. But then, I guess that I would eventually try and convert them, cuz you know, you would always live with that horrible feeling of the fact that you would never see them again after you die. You would go to heaven and they would go to hell. And thats a really sad thought, yah know? Total seperation?
Why do you ask?
2007-11-30 14:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by Annagram the Eskimoette 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be foolish to marry an atheist if you're a Christian. The three things couples fight over the most are money, sex and religion. Even if the Christian didn't try to convert the atheist, he or she would want to raise their kids within the Christian faith. Since the atheist would not want to do this, there'd be big trouble..
2007-11-30 14:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Joe M 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't "try" to convert anyone, I can't.
But no, I would hope that they, as do I, want to marry someone who is in agreement about the important matters in life.
Otherwise, you're just being set up for lots of disagreements. Tithe or no tithe, how do we raise the kids.
It's the same way with all issues though, not just religion... a person who is frugal will just be unhappy marrying someone who spends money like it's water, etc.
2007-11-30 14:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by DSatt57 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear Friend,
The answer is no. The Bible is very clear as to why:
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
Sooner or later a believer (Christian living for Jesus) and a non-believer will sooner or later argue over spiritual issues, no matter how much they say they are in love with one another. It "will" happen. Ever see two mountain goats ramming their horns against their opponent? The same thing happens when two peopl are "not" equally yoked.
Couples should be "spiritually" on the "same" page, in one accord.
Sincerely in Christ Jesus,
lostnsavd...
2007-11-30 14:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by lostnsavd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No i wouldn't, binded together in unity. As a believer in God, He is the most important thing and i would only want my spouse to be saved also, I don't think it could work because i would always be praying they would believe too. and he would not care. how are you suppose to raise your children you would have to tell them the other spouse is wrong don't believe what they do. I think that may cause a major issue. God Bless. So blessed and thankful i married a believer so we can talk and discuss about The Lord Jesus Christ. Our God is an awesome God.
2007-11-30 14:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Christian who marries an atheist is like drinking from an empty cup. A Christian should never marry an atheist.
2007-11-30 14:19:05 · answer #7 · answered by Preston V 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I would never marry an athiest. I couldn't marry someone that doesn't believe in my lord and saviour Jesus Christ!! That is a must! I should not have to convert anyone! And if we are "unevenly yoked" it is not a relationship I would waste my time with! The man I love must be in love with me and in love with the lord!
2007-11-30 14:18:16 · answer #8 · answered by CuriousCutie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. I honestly wouldn't even date someone who doesn't beleive in god.
Listen to this verse and you'll understand why:
You are not the same as those who do not believe. So do not join yourselves to them. Good and bad do not belong together. Light and darkness cannot share together (2 Corinthians 6:14)
And remember, God comes before ALL
The thing you should want most is God's kingdom and doing what God wants. Then all these other things you need will be given to you (Matthew 6:33)
2007-11-30 14:12:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Seeing that the Bible says a believer is not to marry an unbeliever, I'm sure it happens all of the time.
2007-11-30 14:09:11 · answer #10 · answered by Guardian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋