Need advice on girlfriend

[xynder]

Hey guys,

I really like this girl (how many times have you heard this before?) and she likes me. So much, in fact, that she wants to be my girlfriend. She's a really nice person. Problem is, she's mormon.

I don't really know a lot about mormonism (except that Joseph Smith caused a whole lot of problems for the world by writing the book of mormon)...

What do you guys think I should do? Is it like not a huge deal or something? Maybe I can stay with her and maybe she'll figure out the truth from hearing from me?

Hmm...

 

[Iffy]

xynder, I think you should wait until she becomes a Christian before getting involved. my ex bf went to church with me, he even encouraged me to attend church. he was 'open' so to speak but some things prevented him from accepting Jesus. He just wanted to go to church, abide by Christian values but not accept the lordship of Christ over his life.

they always say that a Christian and a non Christian are unequally yoked. well, the Bible says. seemingly my ex bf was pulling me towards God, making me go to church , etc etc...

however, when we had problems, we couldn't pray together..we weren't on the same wavelength spiritually. it was a big part of the problem that we couldn't pray together and ask for God's blessing on our r/ship.

think properly. pray much!

 

[Gerry]

I thought it was going to be a question on relationships. Something I reall know a lot about. But this one is easy.

Are you a born again Christiaan? If yes, then turn your eyes in a different direction. Light has no fellowship with darkness.

 

[toad_ster]

The word equally yoked is crucial. Christians and Mormons have different believes, even though Mormons say they are Christians. The believe system may not be clear on the surface, and in every day talk. But they will become clearier if you go deeper into a relationship.

Just imagine this situation like later down the road. If both of you have tried each others churches out, and both of you are grounded in your roots then that would spell trouble. That would cause friction in a relationship right there, disagreement.

But, I also think you shouldnt abandon her completly. I think you should still be her friend. Show her Christ's love, be an example for her, hopefully changing her ways.

Maybe antoher thing you can do (do it out of a love to see her in Heaven, not out of a love to see her in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship) learn about Mormonism, see what they believe in (go to Christian bookstores and buy books on it) and ask her what they believe in. Learn as much as you can about it, and then if it is God's will for you to do it, show her the true Jesus Christ. Show her the true God. Witness to her.

thats all i have to say about that

Peace be with you, always

Todd

 

[altya]

The word equally yoked is crucial. Christians and Mormons have different believes, even though Mormons say they are Christians.

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[psycmajor]

I agree with all of the wise folks above.

 

[ZiSunka]

From experience, I can tell you that dating her is a bad idea. Even if she is the nicest girl in the world, you will eventually be miserable together as long as you are different religions.

I was a non-christian in a relationship with a Christian, and I ended up ruining his faith.

 

[DaveKerwin]

Originally posted by Gerry
I thought it was going to be a question on relationships. Something I reall know a lot about. But this one is easy.

Are you a born again Christiaan? If yes, then turn your eyes in a different direction. Light has no fellowship with darkness.

thats right!

you would be unequally yoked with this girl, do not waste your time. be honest and tell her that the foundation of faith is important, and that you don't share the same foundation. because of that, it would never work in the long run, plus you would be making an unwise decision.

 

[angelmuzic]

I totally agree with toad_ster.......

I really believe we should be equally yoke. It saves alot of heartache and pain.&nbsp; But this doesn't mean you can't be friends. Who knows what the future holds, Only God does

&nbsp; But at this time, doesn't sound like a good idea.&nbsp; I was unequally yoked with a guy for a long time.&nbsp;I ended up walking away from God and in turn my life was filled with heartache and pain.&nbsp; I totally regret it after I realized what happened.&nbsp; Now I have turned myself back&nbsp;to God and very sorry I ever turned my back on Him.&nbsp; It caused me alot of grief/depression. And wish that guy and I just stayed friends and maybe I could of been a good example then. Which after we&nbsp;were in a relationship and after it came to an abrupt halt (long story)....it was very hard to just stay friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;


&nbsp;&nbsp; Think and pray before you do anything, but I agree and think what these people said on this board are very wise

 

[lucypevensie]

I can only say "ditto" to all the great advice you've just gotten here!