| What do scriptures say?
We can dream up all sorts of should-haves, but in the end it is their decision, and they need to make it work.
We can't assume that every marriage and every partner is neatly devoted to Christ and running smoothly. Her decision to go where her husband needs to go, might be based on her knowledge that he will not attend church unless it is there.
It sounds like she has hit a point where she really does need to get involved somewhere else. It doesn't have to be Sunday, though -- she could attend side events like Bible Studies and creative worship meetings.
Separate churches can work if she approaches it with sensitivity. Just asking if he would mind if she went to see what that church was all about. She will know how to handle it better than anyone else.
I know couples who attend separate churches, and have done this temporarily myself. It is not a horrible offense. It does not in itself divide a couple. It can get confusing if children are involved, but this can also become a worthwhile learning experience for them -- knowing how to make their own decisions when things don't sit right. |