How do you feel about a Christian marrying an Atheist?
Deacon Bob
INDEPENDANT CATHOLIC DEACON
Jun 15, 2006, 6:09 PM
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I am not sure the point of this question. I obviously would hope the atheist would come to know Christ but the decision to marry is a personal one for each couple to decide. Deacon Bob Tousey
annemjuhlian
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Jun 15, 2006, 7:54 PM
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I agree with Deacon Bob - I'd like a little more information to go on here. It's less important what people think - what is important is what you believe is true for your life. Annemarie Juhlian, Wedding Officiant & Minister
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
Jun 15, 2006, 8:03 PM
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I would ask: Is the Atheist kind? Is she a good person? Is he charitable? Is he respectful? Is she or he a person of integrity? Does he possess inner strength? Is he supportive and helpful? What do his peers think of him? Does she try to help make this world a better place?
I would also ask if the atheist loves his future partner heart, mind, body and soul?
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Jazzie
Jun 16, 2006, 12:28 PM
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I just wanted to clarify my previous question posted about a Christian marrying an Atheist. I am a Christian woman and my boyfriend is an Atheist. He has expressed his desire for us to get married and I have the same feelings toward him. Initially I have major concerns about us dating due to our different religious beliefs. I am a divorced woman of 2 years. My ex-husband was a Christian; however, he mistreated me during the entire time of our marriage. I have been friends with my current boyfriend for about 7 years. We decided to explore a romantic relationship about a year ago. Since that time, I have never been happier. He treats me with the utmost respect, care, and love. He is extremely intelligent, giving, supportive, and just an overall good guy. His friends and others who know him have great admiration for him. This being my "second time around", of course I have concerns about if our different religious beliefs will ever become an issue.
Deacon Bob
INDEPENDANT CATHOLIC DEACON
Jun 16, 2006, 2:12 PM
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It sounds like he might be a keeper. You certainly know him well. Have you spoke to him about the religious differences? As long as he respects your beliefs and you respect his it could work. You have to do what makes you happy. Deacon Bob Tousey
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
Jun 16, 2006, 4:04 PM
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He sounds like a gift from heaven!
I think you have your answer. I do not pretend to know God's will. However, if we are judged by God, I believe that we are judged by our merits and actions.
As you have discovered in your first marriage, marrying a person of your same religious beliefs does not ensure happiness. Sadly, many people of faith do not act rightly and/or in accordance to Jesus's teachings. Have you spoken to your fiancee` about your religious differences? If he respects yours, and you his, without expections of the other having to change their beliefs, it should work. You can also seek the counsel of a neutral unbiased third party in pre-marital counseling.
Rejoice, dear bride! For to find love once is in itself a miracle. To find it a again, is a testimony to the boundless capacity of the human heart (your heart) and God's infinite mercy.
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