Is it weird/bad/wrong for a Christian to date a Jew or someone who doesn't...

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...really do the whole church thing? church thing like...they never go, nor pray or any of that stuff.
 
You probably already know "do not be unequally yoked". If you are, you will have a large burden to bear in your relationship. Besides, would you rather NOT spend time with God because you are spending it with an unbeliever? If God doesn't mean that much to you, why even ask the question.
 
It's not wrong per se, but is highly not recommended. You could get by with "someone who doesn't really do the whole church thing" if they are at least Christian, but dating, especially marrying a non-Christian if you are Christian is not a good idea.

A christian, a true Christian, bases their entire life on following Jesus Christ. Every decision he or she makes usually involves prayer or consulting their faith. Problems can arise if they marry someone who does not do this. How will important decisions be made. If you feel God is calling you in one direction and the mate does not...what happens?

The Christian ideal of marriage is that two members of the body of Christ (the church) come together as one (emotionally, of course spiritually and even physically). The Christian ideal of marriage is basically two becoming one and having this recognized by God. Therefore they worship, grow and make decisions TOGETHER with their combined faith in Jesus Christ.
 
Well my Girlfriend is a Buddhist and i'm a somewhat christian My dad NEVER Shuts up about how in the bible it says to never date different faiths and well you get the point
 
God tells us to go out with like believers it makes things easier and they can help you if your walk with god goes bad. (iron sharpens iron). Its your choice but I don't see it being a long term thing as if it goes serious (depending on how old you are) and you guys wanna get married it could make things very wierd.
 
That sounds racist of you. If he is jewish and someone who really doesn't do the church thing, which your question implies, doesn't that tell you something, that your "god"s own chosen people don't believe. Jews and asians are on average more intelligent, and also less likely to be religious. I think that you should go for it, he might have a good effect on you. Reason, is always more reasonable than superstition.
 
I think it's okay for casual dating, but it might be difficult if the relationship grows into a serious long term relationship because then it can make you feel like you have to choose between your partner and your faith.
 
It's not something that I would do, not because I look at non believers over my shoulder... but because in order to connect with someone I need to do so spiritually also.
 
As long as you love care and trust each other within the whole of your beings than you should be fine. Be careful where you go though, and what you say there, otherwise some will do more than give you funny looks. some States will get out the exorcism tongs real fast. With apologies to The BIble Belt.
 
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