Non-Christian dating a Christian

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Hey all :)

Firsty, I would like to say hello again after a few months of not being on here (due to various reasons).

The problem I'm facing is that me and this girl want to be in a relationship together. Everything has been going perfectly for us apart from one thing. She is a Christian so it is not exactly right for her to date a non-christian (see the quote below). Was looking for advice really, any would be appreciated :)

Thanks


2 Corinthians 6:14 said:
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
 
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You didn't mention if it bothers her at all ?

Besides, most bible verses can be twisted into whatever meaning you want.
 
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It shouldnt be a problem. Christians are supposed to be accepting - as long as you let her practise her faith and are supportive, there's no religious reason why she shouldnt date a non-christian. (Not counting single Bible verses - but if she's the kind of christian that takes the Bible literally you're best steering clear anyway tbh!)
 
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Unless she's very heavily into religion, I'd not worry too much.
One quote in all the biblical texts shouldnt put off a good relationship, not to mention that they are hardly modern, law based texts concerning a non-biased study into the criminal intentions of christians and non christians, are they?! I think you'll find there's as many 'christians' who covet darkness and wickedness :D
 
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Everything has been going perfectly, apart from this one thing? I tried dating a Christian once, it didn't work. It led to 'problems'.

Does she follow every scripture so strictly in every aspect of her life?
 
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blighter said:
Hey all :)

Firsty, I would like to say hello again after a few months of not being on here (due to various reasons).

The problem I'm facing is that me and this girl want to be in a relationship together. Everything has been going perfectly for us apart from one thing. She is a Christian so it is not exactly right for her to date a non-christian (see the quote below). Was looking for advice really, any would be appreciated :)

Thanks

Either you become a Christian, or she stops being a Christian, or you both just ignore that quote. :)

Paul
 
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blighter said:
It does bother her, its the only reason we're not going out. :(

So what? She'll only go out with you if you convert?? :confused: Doesnt sound like a sound basis for a relationship tbh!

I'm about to marry a christian. I'm an ex-christian, long-term agnostic. We've talked through the issues at length and come to a compromise that works for us. There's nothing in conventional christian doctrine (Church of England etc) that says it cant work.
 
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Theres also the pressure from her parents and other family - being 17 seems to take that effect sometimes :p


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Does she follow every scripture so strictly in every aspect of her life?

Shes not a 'strict' christian, as above, its mainly pressure from family etc
 
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If thats the case, you could 'convert' but be none too devout about it. Maintain enough appearance of converting to appease the family, but really change nothing more than a few outward appearances, then when she's a little older/relationship is more developed and the family arent so influencial, be more open about your true beliefs, athiest, agnostic or otherwise.
 
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I used to go out with a more liberal Christian for 2 years... and I am 100% non-religious. Her family also loved me regardless, despite the odd attempt to teach me about Jesus. There's no reason you two shouldn't be able to go out.
 
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My mate was in a similar situation, he wasn't a Christian but he started dating one, and the family weren't too please, but they eventually got over it, as they managed to convert him to Christian lol. I was a bit gutted that he converted, but he's happy and they have been Dating for coming up 3 years now.
 
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Shes heavily into religion?

Find a quote in the bible that says she must have lots of sex with you. :D

Shouldnt be too hard; the old testament is a den of sexual depravity :p

In fact start learning the bible quote and verse. You can use it to win arguments. She has to acede to the greater authority of the Bible.
 
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