If you are a Christian would you date someone who wasn't?

Question

Say they were one of those eastern religions, muslim, to hundue

Answer 1

THAT IS HINDU DEAR,, AND THE BIBLE DOES GIVE us warnings not too. it says can two walk together unless they be agreed? . Abraham when looking for a wife for his son Isaac told his servant not to look anywhere other than from his own home town. , ABRAHAM KNEW FULL WELL that its easy to compromise when u hooK up with unbelievers. .. dont be fooled either by someones outward appearance either,, . do u remember the gibeonites in the land of Canaan?? how their appearance with rags and moldy bread made it appear as if they were from a far off country?
well sometimes a woman or a man will give signs they accept Jesus as lord BUT THEIR REAL DESIRE IS TO JUST GET U AND SOON AFTER WARDS .. DROP OUT AND THEIR TRUE NATURE IS REVEALED,, . much prayer has to be offered before deciding who to date even,, let alone more prayer when concerning who to marry.
AMONG CHRISTIANS IT doesn't mean u are ok to date them for their are many that have no clue as to what it is the bible does teach about worldliness and what it includes..
. IT can be so easy to compromise when u be lonely ! SATAN KNOWS THIS all to well and sets out snares not easily seen,, if they were u would avoid them . snares traps have to be camouflaged to make it appear safe , that is an easy way to ensnare US INTO THINKING we be safe.
BELIEVE IT -- OR NOT,, BRO MJ

Answer 2

This is a question I've been pondering over for some time. I am already married to my eternal companion. I am a Mormon - ie a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a youth I did date two men who were not Mormons (one was Coptic Orthodox the other was an ex-Mormon). In both cases, there were way too many clashes between my goals and values and theirs.

However, I've been wondering what I would do if my hubby died. (My Dad died 4 years ago, and my Mum remarried, so I wondered what I would do in that situation.) If I were to remarry, he would need to be able to love and nurture my children spiritually, and I would want someone that I could discuss any topic with, and who will give intelligent and educated replies (like my hubby does).

If I were to become a widow, I'm not sure if I would want to remarry, but I might consider dating tolerant (and devoted) Hindus (especially Hare Krishnas, who seem to have many similarities with LDS) and maybe Muslims.... as well as thoughtful Mormon men, of course.

As per being "unequally yoked" with unbelievers... I do not consider devoted Hindus or Muslims as unbelievers... as they, too, try to serve God with devotion, and to uplift and serve their fellow human beings. "Lawlessnes" does not apply to devout Hindus or Muslims, either. They would be pulling their own weight, spiritually speaking...

I might also point out that dating and marrying are too different things, lol. We're not "yoked" with someone whom we are only dating. And through dating it is possible to find out whether or not that person can be your "equal".

Of course, this is pure speculation. I intend to live until old age with my hubby. We look after our health and wellbeing so I can't see why I would ever need to look for another.

Answer 3

No, I most definitely would not and even among the Christian faith their is 37,000 different sects.
It would have to be the one I am in and the way I believe.
To many things rip a marriage apart but having two different religions or say your into politics both be in the same party.

Answer 4

The Bible tells us to 'marry only in the Lord' in 1 Corinthians 7:39 .

Answer 5

Christians should not date non-believers because the non-believer often leads to godless attractions. Christians are to prefer those of the household of faith. If you are with a non-believer you must respect and want to be with a Christian over the person you are with.

Answer 6

no, we would not be on one accord.

i would love it if we were on the same page 100% of the time...not 50% of the time.

2 Corinthians 6:14 (New International Version)

Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers

14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Answer 7

Jessica, on account which you're a believer, you need to understand that your courting with Jesus is the main needed courting you will ever have. The Bible for sure teaches that we ought to continually no longer be unequally yoked. the image right it rather is two oxen, possibly one plenty greater or of a various temperament than the the different. One desires to bypass in a single direction, the different desires to bypass the different. they could make it to their trip spot, or they won't. in the event that they get there, it will be via plenty aggravation and straining to be sure which one will win interior the conflict to be sure which thank you to bypass. The very reason we date is with the wish of ultimately being "paired" with the terrific man or woman for us. on account which you're a Christian, you need to in no way evaluate being paired with a nonbeliever. subsequently, there's no reason thus far him. i are conscious of it rather is complicated whilst the hormones are raging, you're attracted to this youthful guy, he's nice-looking and has a triumphing personalty. He could have abilities and characteristics that are very eye-catching to you, yet don't be deluded or deceived. If he's no longer a Christian, he's no longer for you. that's going to easily lead you the two to misery. confident, there are situations the place all of us is married to unbelievers and that they stay married elevating babies and residing mutually for years. They share area of their lives, even although, they could in no way share the main needed area of themselves, their spirituality. Non Christians won't understand what I even have stated, they'll deride my asserting it. even although, you as a Christian will understand what i'm asserting. you could properly be a Christian occasion on your pal, yet to entertain a extreme concept-approximately courting him does not be sensible. that's not his fault rather, he knows not extra suitable, yet you do. as quickly as whilst i grow to be a teenager, a godly instructor as quickly as proper a sprint tale to me whilst she grow to be advising me in regard to no longer spending plenty time with non Christian acquaintances, allowing them to impression me. I had given her the comparable argument approximately in all probability being the single to hold those people to the LORD. She stated, "that's like wearing white gloves and playing in a coal bin. The cole has a much extra suitable danger of coming up the white gloves grimy than the white gloves have of coming up the coal clean, no count how annoying you could attempt. advantages l:0)

Answer 8

Yeah, as long as they wouldn't try to change my beliefs. I think having the same religion in a relationship is helpful, but not essential. My boyfriend and i are both Christians, and i just started going to his church with him..and its nice because we have the same beliefs.

Answer 9

Nope. I made it clear when I was dating that I only dated those of like mind. "what fellowship has light with darkness?"

Why join your life to someone who doesn't have the same goals or believe in the same God as you do? And lets face it, we usually end up marrying someone we "date."

I dont believe in missionary dating. It seldom works out.

Answer 10

No. "Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers," says Paul to the Corinthian Christians.