if both parter are devout christian, do they tend to have a happier and strong marriage than others?
2007-12-01 23:27:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Statistical studies show that Christians and non-christians (not just atheists but, other faiths also) run about the same divorce rate in the U.S.
Now, as from my personal perspective, I was not a Christian when I got married. I am a Christian now. So, I think that I can speak intelligently about non-christian and Christian marriage.
Technically our divorce rate was the same. We've stayed married, never divorced. But, the truth is that we were discussing dividing assest, selling our home, child support and other issues as we were planning to file for divorce before I came to Christ.
In the middle of all this, I came to know the Lord. My wife was already a Christian but, had not been to church or been active in prayer or Bible study since we had met.
I fell down on my knees and asked God to forgive me. Then I fell down on my knees and asked my wife to forgive me. Then I had to learn to forgive myself for some of the garbage in my life.
The things of this world are never easy. But, since then my life has been better, stronger, more productive. My marriage has been happier, healthier and more stable. My children are happier. And yes, our sex life has been much better too if you must know. We don't even mention the word divorce anymore. Instead we talk about growing old together as we hold hands and thank God for blessing our lives.
2007-12-01 23:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by penhead72 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I would say it SHOULD be that Christians stay together longer than non-Christians, but this is not the case.
Statistically, the rates of divorce are almost the same in Christian and non-Christian couples, but the degree of religious commitment is not factored in. As a Christian, in my experience (and that of others), committed, devout Christians do tend to stay together longer, but there are many Christians who are not particularly devout. I think this contributes, to some degree, to the statistics.
As Tom Whiteman (a psychologist in Philadelphia USA) puts it, "The good news is [Christians] are staying together longer and taking marriage seriously, but the bad news is we're putting up with a lot more pain and ending up getting divorced anyway."
2007-12-01 23:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't. Christian couples get divorced at precisely an analogous fee as others (Whoops! interpreting the different solutions here, i became into incorrect, Christians get divorced far greater). in this united states of america, some marriages do exactly not artwork out. it rather is a shame, yet there it rather is. no one has yet, and that i doubt they ever will, proved any form of correlation between a couples' faith and no count number if or not they get divorced. If something, I very almost ask your self no count number if it is not hardcore Christians who get divorced greater - i understand a heck of countless born-agains who're divorced. yet that's anecdotal, not probable records. besides the reality that, lower back, interpreting the information supplied by different answerers to this question, it form of appears like perhaps... nicely... draw your guy or woman conclusions.
2016-10-10 01:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by riva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the level of their maturity as Christians. If they are just nominal Christians, then there won't be any difference at all. Come to think about it, more and more "Christian couples" are messing their marriage vow. But for authentic and genuine Christian couples, happier and stronger marriage is almost always a guarantee. They made their vow sacred and its not only between the two of them but there will be a triumvirate; the two of them and the Christ in the center. So, when one becomes infidel, he/she does not only defile his/ her partner but also the third party in the triumvirate. Whereas, atheist couple have only the two of them. Marriage foundation is quite weak. After all, love is not enough.
2007-12-01 23:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by tjanewithasmile 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about happier! But if you look at the divorce statistics, it has mostly to do with income. The less money people have, the less likely they are to get a divorce. That's why it's fairly easy for celebrities to have that huge turn around!
If christian marriages stay together longer, it's because of the pressure of their religion!
OK for everyone that's going to jump all over my sh*t, check out the statistics first!
2007-12-01 23:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
how would you track something like that. a lot of so called christians get married and divorced.. i do not think there is some type of record of atheist couples. if i met any i sure did not know. and there is a big difference between christians and couples who through religion marry for life in spite of what occurs.
2007-12-01 23:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by foosieboy1953 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. I think that is a misconception.
The only reason that a Christian marriage may last longer, all things equal, would be if the Christians stayed together through a miserable relationship because of the pressure of their religion.
2007-12-01 23:32:25 · answer #7 · answered by wings4shoes 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wings4shoes ..... because of the pressure of their religion?!!!! Unbelievable. Religion won't help when it comes to nasty fights & arguments between a pair. My parents are Christian and have stayed together for 26 years and are still happy as anything. NOT because of the "pressure" of their religion .. but because they understood that they made a PROMISE that only DEATH would do them apart. I think if more couples stuck to their vows, marriages would last. These days it's more like, "Til I get sick of you." Everything's disposable. Nobody bothers to restore anything anymore.
2007-12-01 23:37:52 · answer #8 · answered by Demoiselle21 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe practicing Christians, those that go to church together each week, pray together etc. have a less than average divorce rate vs. those that do not attend church. It's not based on being Christian or not, mostly worshiping God together as a family that makes the statistic less.
2007-12-01 23:32:05 · answer #9 · answered by Kristy K 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I do not know specifically about Christian couples, but I did read a statistic that said that:
ATHEISTS-lower divorce rates then church-goers...or maybe it was specifically Christians (or maybe just people of faith0
2007-12-01 23:49:27 · answer #10 · answered by Thursday 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋