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I dont think that you should make him a christain, he is an atheist for a reason. So just accept it and love him for who he is and not what he beileves.
She can love him, however if you read what Paul has to say in the NT about gender roles in relationships, with him being atheist it won't work. It will cause more conflict than anything else. They are best to part ways and stay in the friend zone.
I'd like to know also.I'm glad that wasn't your intentions, but I'm curious, what kind of things did you present to her which resulted in her changed mind?
I really don't want to have to tell you that you need to exit this relationship, and I understand your pain. I was once in love with an amazing guy, who was kind, sweet, smart, understanding, and so much more, but he didn't believe. When I began to get closer to God, I realized that God. . .doesn't want us to be married to those who don't believe. It's a hard thing, and I cried a lot over it. Being in close friendship with someone who doesn't share your beliefs will hurt your relationship with God, and that makes it either God or the person. I chose God, and it was REALLY hard -- but it's been worth it. I gave up my life to God, and told Him I would be happy with whatever path He took my life down. Almost a year later, I started dating the man I'm fairly certain I will marry, and he is amazing in so many ways, and he knows and loves God! God knows best, and He WILL provide for you!
So basically build yourself a bubble that only allows those who share your views in, and leaves any opposing views on the outside? That's a terrible idea that just leads bad things.
I'm glad that wasn't your intentions, but I'm curious, what kind of things did you present to her which resulted in her changed mind?
This made me LOL so hard.It's not a bubble -- it's a dot,
Don't feed the trolling, your wasting your time, trust me.I can't believe I'm hearing this, it's disgusting. Some of you are arguing this only on the grounds of your own faith. They're YOUR beliefs, not his. His beliefs (or lack thereof) are just as valid as yours, you people need to accept this. You're telling a person to close somebody dear out of their heart, over the fact that they have a different idealogical belief. Would your Jesus want you to close your heart to others?
Tolerance and acceptance are good grounds for a healthy relationship. The girl is asking for some advice, not dogma. I say that both she and her boyfriend should be open to each other's beliefs. You know what happens when people aren't tolerant? The Spanish Inquisition, The Holocaust, Joseph Stalin, The Armenian Genocide, etc.
I'm not going to turn this into a theological debate and have people bulldoze this poor girl's feelings while she has a legitimate issue. Send me a PM if you're interested in getting into this, we'll do it there.
This made me LOL so hard.
Don't feed the trolling, your wasting your time, trust me.
I can't believe I'm hearing this, it's disgusting. Some of you are arguing this only on the grounds of your own faith. They're YOUR beliefs, not his. His beliefs (or lack thereof) are just as valid as yours, you people need to accept this. You're telling a person to close somebody dear out of their heart, over the fact that they have a different idealogical belief. Would your Jesus want you to close your heart to others?
Tolerance and acceptance are good grounds for a healthy relationship. The girl is asking for some advice, not dogma. I say that both she and her boyfriend should be open to each other's beliefs. You know what happens when people aren't tolerant? The Spanish Inquisition, The Holocaust, Joseph Stalin, The Armenian Genocide, etc.
I'm not going to turn this into a theological debate and have people bulldoze this poor girl's feelings while she has a legitimate issue. Send me a PM if you're interested in getting into this, we'll do it there.
Friends yes. Lovers? hell no. Think about it.
For Christians, its God's way or the highway.
The problem isn't so much what they choose to personally believe in, that is their choice. The problem is when people start butting heads, I've seen Christians and non Christians get married only to divorce over their differences. If Christians would just listen and keep their hormones in check then these sort of problems will not occur because they didn't get involved sexually with each other in the first place.
Friends yes. Lovers? hell no. Think about it.
For Christians, its God's way or the highway.
I find that extremely immature. I know many people who have been able to get along just fine, despite their ideological differences, some Christians included. Don't you think that such a forceful mentality is outdated in this modern age as we take leaps towards tolerance? You're better off in the dark ages if you can't accept another's beliefs.
Oh, but she is attached to him already.
Don't you think there is a difference between religious beliefs and many other types? Religion is normally highly personal (if they are a strong believer) and goes to the core of ones outlook and understanding of literally everything. Political beliefs can be nearly the same, with two different parties demonizing the other. So two people with very strong and opposing political beliefs might find it harder to marry.
So I guess my point is when two people have opposing beliefs that they have a strong and personal commitment to, then perhaps it could cause problems. Of course not all Christians or atheists have this strength of worldview.
She'll get over it. She is young. And he might not even be a soulmate. If she chooses to break up with him, then he was obviously not the one. If he is, then in the end it will work out. That's all I have to say on this romantic relationship matter.
I don't care. No person has the right to put their beliefs above another's. Otherizing somebody else based on their beliefs is a very ignorant thing to do. It's not logical for somebody to think that they are 100% correct. When you accept a religion, you take it on FAITH, not fact or logic. Therefore you should accept the fact that other people are doing the same thing with a different set of beliefs. So let them have their beliefs, you can't prove them wrong.
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