Another relationship thread (Christian-Atheist relationships)

I gotta say this would be incredibly awkward for me. BTW do you really hink you can't break up with her over this? I think I actually might simply because I couldn't stand thinking that the person I love most is going to hell I would never be with the again thus I would break up before I got too emotionally attached.

Anyways this is not an impossible relationship but you still have the right to break up with her over such a thing.

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So if the girl doesn't want to become a Christian, end the relationship?

That's so cliche.

This is why people aren't happier with their lives.

falconclan

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[QUOTE="mindstorm"] So having the same passions in life is not a goal within a marriage? I'd think sharing the same goals and passions would increase the happiness within marriage. :|Thessassin

I think that people in here are trying to tell you what to do without even knowing the whole situation. The choice is up to you. If you are even considerign going out with her and more you obviously don't have the same reservations that others do. There is no need to convert her. There is no need for her to convert you. You can be happy together without a religious common belief. I have seen it many times. Perhaps you should start by asking her feelings on the subject then going from there.

I am an agnostic atheist and my girlfriend I would describe as agnostic Protestant Christian. We are both fully accepting of each other's position and understand why we believe what we do. If you cannot reconcile your beliefs with the other person, the relationship will not work.

My girlfriend even supports my position on allowing my future children to grow up in a religiously open household where they are exposed to all flavours of belief and are allowed to choose whatever they want to believe.

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[QUOTE="falconclan"]I don't feel like thats right either, regardless of what the bible says. I guess I was wrong in calling her an atheist anyways, she's agnostic, since she's open to the idea of god. She is completely frank with me, and she tells me what she means and she tells me she thinks its possible, that means something. Regardless, my major conflict is in my religion itself, I don't want to live an eternal life without her, that would not be heaven for me. I do love this girl but I'm worried for her, and I'm worried that my family will only cause more pain.

falconclan

also isnt heaven supposed to be the BEST THING EVAR!!!1? if she isnt there why would it be any different? Won't you be happiest in the prescence of god over some mortal who is a sinner for not believing in god and deserves to burn in the fires of hell for all eternity?

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[QUOTE="falconclan"]I don't feel like thats right either, regardless of what the bible says. I guess I was wrong in calling her an atheist anyways, she's agnostic, since she's open to the idea of god. She is completely frank with me, and she tells me what she means and she tells me she thinks its possible, that means something. Regardless, my major conflict is in my religion itself, I don't want to live an eternal life without her, that would not be heaven for me. I do love this girl but I'm worried for her, and I'm worried that my family will only cause more pain.

falconclan

Why so serious? C'mon, let's put a smile on that face!

I'm sorry, that wasn't funny, and neither was what he said. A little levity canhelp take the pressure off certain situations, though, and that's really our only intent.

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[QUOTE="Thessassin"]Join her in hell:twisted:

Thessassin

I don't think that's the point, the point is that he accepts her beliefs and can carry out a relationship, the problem is how that factors into her fitting in with the family, and I agree, it's something you, her, and your family should work out.

I really don't mean to offend the OP, but your first quote reminded me of that Seinfeld episode. "You stole my Jesus fish, didn't you?" "That's right, I'm the devil!"

Oh yeah, and you ain't in love buddy. If this was really love, neither religion or mom and dad's wishes would not be standing in your way. I would fair to say that you haven't the foggiest idea of what love is if you are ready to boot this poor girl because she doesn't believe in your god.

Catpee