Can an Atheist date a Christian (and vice versa)?

[ewq1938]

Any Christian who dates, goes with, marries a known atheist(or any non-Christian) is a prize fool weak in their Faith.

Paul disagrees with you and I trust his wisdom over yours.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14)

In both cases, each is fundamentally related to its inverse. There would be no distinction of righteousness without at least a little wickedness to contrast.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

Any Christian who dates, goes with, marries a known atheist(or any non-Christian) is a prize fool weak in their Faith.

"Known atheist"

What are we, terrorists now?

To answer the OP. Two people within the same religion is no guarantee that the relationship will work out. People aren't as easily defined by any single philosophy they hold. I would say that the answer depends entirely on the couple in question. You both should know each other quite well before going far in your relationship and be aware of each other's limits and respect those limits. No two people are perfectly meant for each other and relationships take work.

It sounds like you two are already at that point so I will simply wish you guys the best in your relationship and don't listen to what the nay-sayers have to say. They always have something to say.

 

[myownmynativeland]

Hardly, As I said I know of one Christian/agnostic couple who are doing very well. Others in thsi thread have made similiar statements.

Again, you are entitled to your opinion.

Once again simple Truth. A supposed Christian who yokes with a non-christian is a Fool and of questionable Faith. Sorry you don't like that.

 

[ewq1938]

Once again simple Truth. A supposed Christian who yokes with a non-christian is a Fool and of questionable Faith. Sorry you don't like that.

That isn't scripturally supported. The opposite is supported. Care to comment on what Paul wrote saying Christians can be married to non-Christians?

 

[myownmynativeland]

"Known atheist"

What are we, terrorists now?

To answer the OP. Two people within the same religion is no guarantee that the relationship will work out. People aren't as easily defined by any single philosophy they hold. I would say that the answer depends entirely on the couple in question. You both should know each other quite well before going far in your relationship and be aware of each other's limits and respect those limits. No two people are perfectly meant for each other and relationships take work.

It sounds like you two are already at that point so I will simply wish you guys the best in your relationship and don't listen to what the nay-sayers have to say. They always have something to say.

"What are we, terrorists now?" Dramatize much? Certainly you are a person a Christian should not be yoked to. As to terrorist. Let me check with NSA and see what else you are posting. I will get back to you.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

"What are we, terrorists now?" Dramatize much?

It was a joke...

Certainly you are a person a Christian should not be yoked to.

Who says I'd even want to be "yoked" to anyone?

As to terrorist. Let me check with NSA and see what else you are posting. I will get back to you.

Please do! I'd love to know what you find...

 

[myownmynativeland]

That isn't scripturally supported. The opposite is supported. Care to comment on what Paul wrote saying Christians can be married to non-Christians?

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?"

Your move sport.

 

[ewq1938]

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?"

Your move sport.

First of all that isn't related to marriage. Why not spend some time researching it? I already posted some commentaries that explain what it actually means.

Second, Why would Paul in the next chapter say being married to a non-Christian is ok, 1Co 7:12-14?

 

[Archivist]

Once again simple Truth. A supposed Christian who yokes with a non-christian is a Fool and of questionable Faith. Sorry you don't like that.

No, it isn't "simple truth." It is your opinion and nothing more.

Again, you are certainly entitled to your opinion.

 

[Grafted In]

Second, Why would Paul in the next chapter say being married to a non-Christian is ok, 1Co 7:12-14?

Paul is making reference to those who get save after marriage and their spouse does not.

Many Christians like to quote Paul's comments there to justify marrying an unsaved person.

 

[Cearbhall]

Once again simple Truth. A supposed Christian who yokes with a non-christian is a Fool and of questionable Faith. Sorry you don't like that.

Saying it doesn't make it true, nor does it mean that people will agree with you. There's no purpose to this kind of rhetoric.

 

[ewq1938]

Paul is making reference to those who get save after marriage and their spouse does not.

That isn't found in the text.

Many Christians like to quote Paul's comments there to justify marrying an unsaved person.

Because there is nothing wrong with marrying a non-saved person.

 

[keith99]

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?"

Your move sport.

Again Paul was referring to a group within the early Christian Church which was teaching that one must first become a Jew to become a Christian. He was brilliant as he used their own rhetoric against them. The lack of reason to think this refers to marriage is staggering. There is no mention of Marriage, husbands or wives in the chapter and those surrounding it. If I recall correctly there is not even a mention of women.

But those wishing to read things into Scripture will find a way.

 

[keith99]

First of all that isn't related to marriage. Why not spend some time researching it? I already posted some commentaries that explain what it actually means.

Second, Why would Paul in the next chapter say being married to a non-Christian is ok, 1Co 7:12-14?

Not the next Chapter. Do not conflate 1 Cor. with 2 Cor.

The Unequally yoked verse is 2 Cor 6:14

 

[ewq1938]

Not the next Chapter. Do not conflate 1 Cor. with 2 Cor.

I meant other book/letter, so why would he contradict himself? Clearly what he said about being yoked isn't about being married because he says marrying a non-Christian is ok.

 

[keith99]

I meant other book/letter, so why would he contradict himself? Clearly what he said about being yoked isn't about being married because he says marrying a non-Christian is ok.

He would not and did not. The unequally yoked verse has nothing to do with marriage and everything to do with manufactured legalism. Rather ironic isn't it?

 

[myownmynativeland]

Again Paul was referring to a group within the early Christian Church which was teaching that one must first become a Jew to become a Christian. He was brilliant as he used their own rhetoric against them. The lack of reason to think this refers to marriage is staggering. There is no mention of Marriage, husbands or wives in the chapter and those surrounding it. If I recall correctly there is not even a mention of women.

But those wishing to read things into Scripture will find a way.

Twist the night away, sport

 

[myownmynativeland]

Saying it doesn't make it true, nor does it mean that people will agree with you. There's no purpose to this kind of rhetoric.

Once again my statement was simple Truth. No doubt some here are up in arms because that Truth conflicts with current day proglib political correctness.

 

[quatona]

What I take home: If a Christian dates me I can be sure she´s not a TrueChristianTM.