Andy Broadley said:
If your intended wifey is not a Christian then you are outside of the will of God in this marriage.
Sorry to be so straight forward, but Christian young people make a major mistake if they marry non-Christians. They end up living a life of compromise in order to keep the marriage together and usually sentence their children to hell in the process.
Even if both partners are Christians but determined to go to separate churches it also means compromise and division. Marriages seldom work well when they begin on division since it means the children to have decide which parent's set of values to follow.
Religion is one of the biggest dividers in ending Christian marriages these days.
I too am wondering what do concerning joining the Army. I like much about it. I am a firm believer that the Uniforms are good if the folks wearing them live up to the standards the uniform represents. They are like a bumper sticker on your car. If you are going to wear one you had better be sure your life measures up.
While my wife and I both attend the Army, she doesn't think she wants to join at this time and I don't feel at liberty to join without her. (my choice).
I also have some questions in my own mind about the Army. I question their stand on baptism and communion. Then I wonder at some of the life style of some of the folks, where it seems that they are trying to live both sides of the fence. I note too that much of the opposition to the uniforms is among the youth and at times I wonder how much longer the uniform will be around.
I note that the uniform stands out among non Christians and it is well respected there, especially among return vets. Most vets. I have met have far more respect for the Sally Ann (as they often refer to the Army) than they do for the Red Cross.
I shall leave it in the Lord's hands for now and I may or may not join later on.
I can't say much more right now.
