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Post by Dasani on Nov 12, 2009 20:53:22 GMT -5
Ok Question:
Would you marry someone of another religion? If not, why wouldn't that relationship work? Some people say they are Christian and go to church once a year and think Genesis is the book before Revelations or some people say they are Muslim and eat ham sandwiches every day..I am NOT referring to these people. I am talking about both persons are active and practicing in their perspective religion?
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Post by denounced on Nov 13, 2009 7:52:52 GMT -5
Christians are instructed not to marry anyone other than a Christian. IF they do, they are stuck with that sinner for life, UNLESS the sinner asks for a divorce. So, if you have a sinner who knows this, they could make your life a living hell. I would rather have that knowing I did the right thing than disobeying God.
For Christians, there is only one God, Jesus Christ. All others are satanic in origin...
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Post by Cambist on Nov 13, 2009 11:19:31 GMT -5
What about polygamy (love the show "Big Love")? Why was it made illegal? Why does the church look down on it?
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Post by Highly Favored on Nov 13, 2009 12:02:45 GMT -5
I don't think that polygamy was God's design at all. God created woman for a man and stated that the two of them would become one flesh. I believe polygamy began when Israel (God's chosen people for that time) allowed the customs of pagan nations to influence their relationships.
I will have to do some more research on that, but these are my initial thoughts.
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Post by Highly Favored on Nov 13, 2009 12:03:52 GMT -5
Back to the original question, no, I would not marry a man who was not a Christian. Two can't walk together if they don't agree.
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 13, 2009 12:04:20 GMT -5
what about two active Christians who adhere to two different denominations of the faith (and therefore doctrines which a divergent enough to prevent a completely even yoking)?
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Post by Highly Favored on Nov 13, 2009 12:06:19 GMT -5
what about two active Christians who adhere to two different denominations of the faith (and therefore doctrines which a divergent enough to prevent a completely even yoking)? For me, no. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 13, 2009 12:08:44 GMT -5
Was Paul discussing that scenario when he said "you must marry only in the Lord"? Or was he only talking about followers of Christ uniting with non-Christians?
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Post by Cambist on Nov 13, 2009 12:12:03 GMT -5
what about two active Christians who adhere to two different denominations of the faith (and therefore doctrines which a divergent enough to prevent a completely even yoking)? That's an interesting question.... |
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Post by Dasani on Nov 13, 2009 12:13:52 GMT -5
Back to the original question, no, I would not marry a man who was not a Christian. Two can't walk together if they don't agree.[/quote] Absolutely |
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 13, 2009 12:45:08 GMT -5
what about two active Christians who adhere to two different denominations of the faith (and therefore doctrines which a divergent enough to prevent a completely even yoking)? That's an interesting question.... thanks. Venture an answer? |
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Post by denounced on Nov 13, 2009 13:47:31 GMT -5
Was Paul discussing that scenario when he said "you must marry only in the Lord"? Or was he only talking about followers of Christ uniting with non-Christians? Yes it means a Christian only. Look at what it follows.... Once death occurs, you are free to marry again, but in light of all he said, marry a born again Christian. When a sinner releases you from the bond of marriage, don't be stupid and marry another one. |
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Post by denounced on Nov 13, 2009 13:50:17 GMT -5
As far as the different denominations, I would say no based on the wording of your question. Marriage is a spiritual bond instituted by God. Try and get the other party straight prior to even asking them to marry.
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Post by Julie Art on Nov 13, 2009 15:14:56 GMT -5
Interesting, because even though Church of Christ people are technically Chrisitans also, they won't marry anyone else who is not Church of Christ. Not baptisit, not presbyterain, etc. (used to date a Church of Christ and we would go back and forth about this all the time cause we are all Chrisitans).
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Post by adisa on Nov 13, 2009 16:27:57 GMT -5
Yes, I would marry someone of a different religion.
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 13, 2009 18:20:01 GMT -5
Was Paul discussing that scenario when he said "you must marry only in the Lord"? Or was he only talking about followers of Christ uniting with non-Christians? Yes it means a Christian only. Look at what it follows.... Once death occurs, you are free to marry again, but in light of all he said, marry a born again Christian. When a sinner releases you from the bond of marriage, don't be stupid and marry another one. I used as few words as possible. And yet you still managed to go way left. Thanks anyway, I guess. |
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Post by denounced on Nov 13, 2009 18:58:28 GMT -5
Yes it means a Christian only. Look at what it follows.... Once death occurs, you are free to marry again, but in light of all he said, marry a born again Christian. When a sinner releases you from the bond of marriage, don't be stupid and marry another one. I used as few words as possible. And yet you still managed to go way left. Thanks anyway, I guess. As my boy Jay'O says, context, context, context!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Dasani on Nov 16, 2009 13:38:49 GMT -5
Yes, I would marry someone of a different religion. Interesting... Why is that if you don't mind answering? |
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