Is your partner a Christian?

[ChavaK]

No, but I did marry a great Jewish man!
I think it is very important to marry within your
own faith. This is even more important if there
are going to be children.

:wave: chava

[Bunko]

yes and it doesn't matter in the least

[ItalianAngel]

yes, my sweetheart is a Christian. His faith is one of the most important reasons why I love him so much. :kiss:

blessings,
~Michele:angel:

[godisgr8]

I don't have one, but I believe it is very important to share the same beliefs.

[Angeldove97]

Yes my boyfriend, Sean, is a Non-denom Christian and has been Saved since he was little. THANK GOD! I actually met Sean through his roommate Erik (another Brother) through CF. ^_^

[ChrisCountryGirl]

I don't have a partner

[Crystal~Rose]

Yes he is a christian who like many of us still needs alot of work

[SecretSanta]

hylo

[chadders]

hehe... I don't have a partner :P.

[DUSTINtheCHRISTIAN]

Yes they are Christian.

[firestar]

Yes, my husband is a Christian

[Chazper]

It is nice if your partner is a Christian although it is not a prerequisite. You will avoid a lot of trouble if you have the same faith. :angel:

I Cor 7: 12But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

13And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.

14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

15But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

[Templedweller]

My Wife is a Christian as well as I.

[Mattacious]

No

[BeachBlonde]

Yes but he had been lost before I even knew him,came back to his faith.

[ambassador4Christ]

Mine is not.


I was saved after we were married 13 years ago.

I think it matters very much. This makes for a very difficult situation.

I would say it is the single most important thing in a relationship because God should be the most important thing in our lives and the lives of our spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend.

God Bless,
Roberta
I agree with what Blynn posted.
Earlier in my adulthood I lived with a woman who did not accept Christ as personal Lord and Savior -- conflict of interests in regards to living for God made it very difficult and full of heartaches.
Some find themselves in a marriage where one accepts Christ and the other does not -- may be a result of both being unsaved prior to marriage and then one becomes saved later -- some believers choose to marry an unsaved individual. Whatever the situation may be, be faithful to God within your heart and serve Him wholeheartedly. For someone who hasn't married yet and has accepted Christ as personal Lord and Savior, try to seek a mate who also accepted Christ as personal Lord and Savior -- if you are wanting to marry.

Two joined together in Christ by marrying will be in agreement of faith in prayers. They both will do their best to raise their children to know God personally as they do. The two will attend worship together. Their marriage has a greater chance of holding together if faithful. There will be less heartache in the sense that when one wants to please God in a particular way, the other will most likely be supportive. Less division about church attendance, tithing, fellowshipping, etc.

[Thankful75]

Yes my hubby is a christian, he was backsliden when we met but he came back to God a few weeks later. :)

[sweetlambofgod]

glad to hear it

[princessellie]

god is the most important part of our realtionship, i love the fact that my bf feels the same way about god as i do

[If Not For Grace]

I had 1 who was a Buddhist (died of cancer)

One who claimed to be a believer, but James would have had a problem with it because there were no fruits--(I have to say I thanked God when he died)

The Man I'm married to now has the eyes and heart of Jesus without a doubt--I have never seen anything like it--so lucky me...

[sweetlambofgod]

I had 1 who was a Buddhist (died of cancer)

One who claimed to be a believer, but James would have had a problem with it because there were no fruits--(I have to say I thanked God when he died)

The Man I'm married to now has the eyes and heart of Jesus without a doubt--I have never seen anything like it--so lucky me...

does he have a son?

[Dor37]

Yes.
I think it makes a huge difference if people are of the same faith.
There is a reason we were told to be equally yoked with our mate.

[whimzgirl]

Sometimes I think so but other times I'm not so sure. He won't go to church but then he won't do anything he doesn't want to do -- it becomes very challenging in our house. I just continue to pray and ask God to give me the strength I need to get through another day.

[RoughEdges]

Yes, my wife is a Christian. In fact, she posts here, so I have to watch what I say. :P

[Doradmer]

Yes she is a christian.
I believe there is a reason we are told to be equally yoked, it just make life a bit easier.
Hopefully by the end of the day she will be posting here.

[SpiritWalk]

yes.. thank the Lord

[KellyLeigh]

My fiance isn't saved yet...

[Philippines4Christ]

Yes praise the Lord i married a great christian woman:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[plum]

Yes my SO is a Believer :clap:

[MissRebecca38]

yes mine is.
:)

[CavFan]

I'm not sure how deep of a relationship he has with God, but I know he goes to church.

[Fobian]

My wife is a very strong Christian.

[sk8Joyful]

Yes :kiss: Yes :hug:

[If Not For Grace]

why isn't there a "IT DOESN'T MATTER" option?

Because it's like being pregnant--you either ARE or are NOT, there is no close, or "other".

[clycleader]

Yes, my husband is a strong Christian. I think it makes our marriage stronger having God planted firmly in the middle of it. :)

[stealingheaven]

My fiance isn't a Christian, and it hasn't being an issue for us in our relationship. I believe strongly that Neil was put in my life by God and that God has a plan for both of us so I believe that Neil will become a believer.

I have had a relationship in the past with a 'Christian', he was attending church when I met him and continued going to church whilst we were in a relationship but outside of church, he behaved any way but Christ like and so the rleationship ended.

[lyonguard]

Yes, praise God!

[Geronimo]

Yes

[nsignia]

and my son as well.

[HolyMary]

I don't currently have a boyfriend but the guy that I am interested in is a Christian.

[MaidforHim]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian?

Yes he is.

Does it matter if they are or not?

Yes it even mattered when I was young and not necessarily walking right with the Lord as I should have been.

Is it important in a relationship?

Yes, EXTREMLY important to me and I believe to God as well :thumbsup:

If your a Christian when you meet, or are dating it's mandatory that they be a Christian in God's eyes.

2Co 6:14 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=2co+6:14&version=kjv&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - Show Context (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=2co+6:14&version=kjv&context=1&showtools=1)
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

To me this does not read like a request, but rather a command.

[Gukkor]

Yes he is.



Yes it even mattered when I was young and not necessarily walking right with the Lord as I should have been.



Yes, EXTREMLY important to me and I believe to God as well :thumbsup:

If your a Christian when you meet, or are dating it's mandatory that they be a Christian in God's eyes.

2Co 6:14 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=2co+6:14&version=kjv&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - Show Context (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=2co+6:14&version=kjv&context=1&showtools=1)
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

To me this does not read like a request, but rather a command.

Can we please stop ripping that passage out of its proper context? Thank you. (http://www.crivoice.org/yoked.html)

[MaidforHim]

Can we please stop ripping that passage out of its proper context? Thank you. (http://www.crivoice.org/yoked.html)
Well, I don't think so. I think it's aplicable, so do many pastors I've heard preach.

I wasn't judgeing anyone just answering the questions as they pertain to me and what I believe the Bible is asking of me.

Your free to disagree, doesn't mean I have to believe the same way you do or that you need to be rude about it.

[Gukkor]

Well, I don't think so. I think it's aplicable, so do many pastors I've heard preach.

I wasn't judgeing anyone just answering the questions as they pertain to me and what I believe the Bible is asking of me.

Your free to disagree, doesn't mean I have to believe the same way you do or that you need to be rude about it.

Of course you're free to disagree. There may be several people on this site who can't handle differing opinions, but I'm not one of them. Moreover, I never accused you of judging anyone, and I certainly don't think my response was rude. I used your quoting of the passage to springboard into my post, but it was addressed toward all of the many people in the thread who had used the same passage for the same purpose.

[SnowLover]

no demomination christian

[CrystalBrooke]

yes, my husband is a Christian:D

[united4Peace]

No, and no it doesnt matter as he supports me and I support him.
We respect each other. :)
I was a Christian all my life, he was raised Christian but left before we were married...
never the less we were still married in the Church, my wishes :)

[Paddington]

My boyfriend's agnostic. It doesn't bother me... or rather, it does a bit, but I don't see it a reason to not be with him if I really love him.

[gal4God]

yea my bf is a xtian

[Utah Knight]

yes my wife is

[smiledaily]

I don't have one

[Godslilgurlalways]

I don't have one:)

[Ritz]

Yes

[VampireLestat]

I do not have a partner (yet)

[Bachi234]

Yes

[onyx000]

i dont have a guy yet. but i want to buy one. lol. hi gothicchick.:) :) :) :).

[HaNeulDanashrii]

No, he isnt christian yet. But there is a spiritual warfare going on for his soul right now.

[united4Peace]

i dont have a guy yet. but i want to buy one. lol. hi gothicchick.:) :) :) :).

Buy one :confused:

LOL

[Anygma]

he's agnostic but that doestn' stop him from having deep respect for me and my faith, he suports me in everything i do, even attending church whenever possible on Sunday. (my mom had a harder time dragging my dad to church even tho he was suposed to be a believer too) we were good friends for a year and we both didn't expect that we could be together.

i was hoping and praying for a strong believer, the only two men that i met that were catholics, one became priest in italy, the other one, tried to become a priest but i found his religious practice too lax to think he could make a good priest. he even found i was praying more then he could think of doing himself, and that's scarry comming from someone who wanted to be a priest.

i believe that wenever i was in a situation that God didn't want me into, he found a way to get me out of it. so I have faith that i woudn't be with my husband if it wasn't His will. I feel very blessed, I thank God every day for my family. and i trust in His Grace and Glory.

sorry if i made my post too long

[Nakiah4Yeshua]

They would have to be christian, and more in love with God than I myself am. :bow: :kiss:

[seamonster]

My husband is a Christian. I think it's very important. Christ is the most important thing to me, and if DH & I couldn't share our faith, our relationship wouldn't be half of what it is now.

[shauncar]

Yes, my wife is a Christian:wave:

[thankful4god]

Yes both myself and my husband are christians. We were both when we met and that is part of the reason why we got together. I have seen too many marriages that are not united as one in Christ fall apart, and I KNOW that we need God in our lives to help us through the tough times - without Him we wouldn't survive! To God be the Glory Forever!!

[lgintrnj]

no hubby isent, but he seems to be asking more questions about our Lord and sometimes hell say, hon, someone was watching over me. I smile and say yes I know. hes a trucker.

[xladyfayre]

my boyfriend is not saved...

[Steelerbred33]

my boyfriend is a Christian...

[Jenn4God]

My husband and I are both christians. Christian baptists actually. I think it is important to have a partner of the same faith because otherwise the relationship becomes difficult. You may hinder one another on your individual journeys with God. It also helps to have a partner of the same faith because you can grow in God together and be more open with eachother. I know of many couples of different faith and though they all love their spouse, they have many struggles.

[Lilium]

My husband is not Christian.

[Brooke4Jesus]

i dont have one but when i do i would like him to be a christian

[BlessedMommy05]

Yes my Husband is a Christian.. Yes I think it matters alot and the Bible states to be not un-equally yoked so it also helps in decions and prayer for one another..:)

[fuzzymel]

yes

[JesusFreak78]

Yes, my girlfriend is a Christian.

[FluffyBadger]

No

[firestar]

Yes!

[MaidforHim]

YES, Thank you Jesus!
I believe in following the Biblical command of not being unequally yolked. I believe that is why our children are all saved and strong in the Lord too.

[11thDimension]

My wife is what you could call "ethnically" Catholic.

[shoshanarose]

YES, it is DEFINITLY important that my spouse is a believer in Christ...I would NOT have married him if he had not shown the maturity of walking with the Lord as he did. :clap:

Marriage and relationships are hard enough, to live with someone who has a different faith system is just plain crazy...:sigh:

I love to learn about other cultures and religions but I would not have a good friend or spouse who was not a believer in Christ...they would not be looking after my soul and isn't that what friends should do? :help:

I would suggest that NO ONE date a non-Christian if they are a Christian who wants to live their life to please God...Life is hard, but God is good...:groupray:
Blessings to you,

[SqueeG]

:bow: Yes, I thank God my husband is in Christ, and His Spirit is in my husband!

'Unless the Lord builds the house, it's builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.' PSALM 127:1

It's so cool to see Him intervene and build our relationship(s), our characters, our HOME!

I have a few woman friends whose husbands are non-believers and I weep with them, it must be very difficult.
God provides the love when I don't have it. He provides the knowledge and strengh to forgive when I don't wanna. My trust stays on the Lord, taking all kinds of pressures off my man.

Praise Be to Jesus!:bow:

Today is our 2nd wedding anniversary!!! <3 <3 <3

[Zeena]

I said, umm, they are Christian..

Tho it's really a HE, and I dun like to even think of what THEY implies! :LOL:

[faith guardian]

My wife is a Christian. Thankfully :)
By that I mean, as Christianity is so important to me, I do not think I would marry someone who was not a Christian.

[dirksy]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian? Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?
I think it is extreamly important that your spouse is a Christian. I think it would be impossible to achieve oneness is you partner does not believe what you believe in.

[Kathryn13]

Yes, and yes it's important.

[jerek]

She absolutely is. She helps be a better Christian .

[Koey]

I've made many mistakes in my life, committed loads of sins large and small, but I thank God that he kept me from fornication. Not that I didn't want to do it when I was young. It is a natural lust, and I was just like everyone else.

However, I remained a virgin until married and married a virgin. I believe that this one fact alone has contributed to a very successful marriage that has withstood the test of time and continues after many decades.

I am not better than my children, some of whom have not waited until marriage. I am not better than most of my friends who have similarly not waited. I have the same lusts and the same sins of the heart.

However, I can testify that I have been wonderfully blessed in ways that those who have had multiple sexual partners can never hope to understand.

We have had the best sex, sex inside of a faithful marriage, where there is emotional protection, quarantine, trust, safety, long-term commitment, family support and real love instead of cheap lust.

We waited and are blessed because of it. The marriage failure rate in the western world is a known fact, but not many know that defacto relationships fail at a far higher rate than traditional marriages. There is also a significantly greater risk of domestic violence, child abuse, depression, lower school grades, child behavioral problems and lower family incomes among cohabiting couples.

People who have multiple sexual partners are more likely to be cynical about, feel betrayed by and distrustful of the opposite sex. Shacking-up is a dangerous choice not an attractive one. A defacto relationship is a statistically proven threat to a person's future happiness.

Because I married a Christian, and because we both have only ever known each other sexually, I believe that we are blessed beyond measure in our marriage. I wish that every young person could make the same choices and receive the same blessings.

[Gukkor]

I've made many mistakes in my life, committed loads of sins large and small, but I thank God that he kept me from fornication. Not that I didn't want to do it when I was young. It is a natural lust, and I was just like everyone else.

However, I remained a virgin until married and married a virgin. I believe that this one fact alone has contributed to a very successful marriage that has withstood the test of time and continues after many decades.

I am not better than my children, some of whom have not waited until marriage. I am not better than most of my friends who have similarly not waited. I have the same lusts and the same sins of the heart.

However, I can testify that I have been wonderfully blessed in ways that those who have had multiple sexual partners can never hope to understand.

We have had the best sex, sex inside of a faithful marriage, where there is emotional protection, quarantine, trust, safety, long-term commitment, family support and real love instead of cheap lust.

We waited and are blessed because of it. The marriage failure rate in the western world is a known fact, but not many know that defacto relationships fail at a far higher rate than traditional marriages. There is also a significantly greater risk of domestic violence, child abuse, depression, lower school grades, child behavioral problems and lower family incomes among cohabiting couples.

People who have multiple sexual partners are more likely to be cynical about, feel betrayed by and distrustful of the opposite sex. Shacking-up is a dangerous choice not an attractive one. A defacto relationship is a statistically proven threat to a person's future happiness.

Because I married a Christian, and because we both have only ever known each other sexually, I believe that we are blessed beyond measure in our marriage. I wish that every young person could make the same choices and receive the same blessings.

Indeed, you are blessed, and it is good that you recognize that. Just out of curiosity, though, tell me, how do you think your relationship with your spouse would have changed if one of you was a virgin and the other was not? Do you think things would have necessarily been different or more strained between the two of you?

[jsimms615]

I only dated to my knowledge one unbeliever before I was married and it was a big mistake. I think being married to an unbeliever would be difficult. I would want someone who encouraged me to grow in my faith and understood what I was seeking.
I met my wife in church about 14 years ago.

[Koey]

Indeed, you are blessed, and it is good that you recognize that. Just out of curiosity, though, tell me, how do you think your relationship with your spouse would have changed if one of you was a virgin and the other was not? Do you think things would have necessarily been different or more strained between the two of you?
Good question! If my wife had not been a virgin, I imagine that I would have forgiven her, but forgiveness ought not to be blind to the possibilities of future sin.

Someone who has never been an alcoholic is perhaps less likely to be tempted by future drunkenness. So, someone who has purposefully waited until marriage is less likely to stray afterwards.

On the other hand, someone who has been an alcoholic, even after repentance, can fall more easily. I believe the same is true of sexual fidelity. It is easier for person who was promiscuous before marriage to fall again after marriage, even with deep and heartfelt repentance. We are all just weak human beings.

The temptation for sin is always present with us, and those who have shown a strength in overcoming a particular sin, will possibly be more likely to maintain that for life.

[SweetAngel23]

yes, and he is not a virgin

[1stJohn47]

We were not Christians when we were married. We both recieved Christ together Thanksgiving of 1997. We didn't even talk to each other first. We both answered the call when we visited his mom's church.

[krys4ever]

I dont have one at the moment

[4EverBlessed]

No, my husband is not a Christian

[TCat]

Yes,
I had walked away from God as a teen and refused to return to Him for a long time. Met and married an agnostic. 4 years ago I returned to Christ and a year or so later my husband recieved Him as well. It makes all the difference, the pain of knowing that my loved one may not join me in Heaven and is not comfortable with my faith was horrible. Thank God for answering my prayer that He touch his heart and bring him to the One True Faith.

[LostUntilSaved]

When I was with my partner he wasn't a christian. I no longer have a partner but I was with him for more then a year and a half

[hazeleyes80]

Yep. He is.

[daisey]

Yes he is. We have had some difficult times as a family. Loosing several pregnancies, dealing with an handicapped son, and now a child battling deppression. If we had not both been Christians the statistics will show our marriage would not have survived. We are both commited to stay together under Christ.

[humblet]

My husband is a Christian. We were both Christians when we met, and if he wasn't a Christian, I would never have dated or married him. I grew up in a home that never mentioned God. My mom had faith in Christ, but was too afraid to speak out about it because of my dad. So I know all too well how those split households "work". And I would never intentionally do that to myself or my childern (when I have them!)

And to anybody who says that it doesn't matter because you *love* the other person, believe me, it DOES!!! Yes, they may change with time, but they may not. And I love my husband, but there are still times when things happen and we argue and fight...and we're both believers! It's our faith that holds us together when we'd both rather be anything but! We know that we've promised God that this is it, we're in our marriage for the long haul!

So please, think about it, and don't take this subject lightly. There's a reason why we're told not to become unequally yoked...

[christypjb]

yes they are christian:clap:

[FattyFFO]

I picked yes, BUT some (alot) of his beliefs are waaaaaaaaay out there and make no sense and although he says its in the Bible...he never tells me where...

[Rebekka]

Yes my husband is a strong christian, and I'm glad about it. It certainly helps things. Still I would have married him if he had been agnostic or if he had had a different religion. I was agnostic when we met, and he has brought me back to christianity - I'm glad that he didn't have a rule of only dating christian girls. He didn't love me less when I was agnostic.

[Greatcloud]

Yes she is very much so.

:amen:

[Melanie91]

I don't have a partner but I think it really helps if your partner is a Christian.

[PrincessBaker]

I don't have a partner yet.

[fireman1173005]

The Bible says that if we are a Christian we should not marry a non Christian.

[redheadskiangel]

My boyfriend is a Christian. It makes a difference to me. I think that it is very important to have someone who is a Christian.

[cubanito]

Ok, wassup with THEY?

My wife is a Christian, but your question in the plural makes me wonder if you meant this poll for Mormons!

JR

[PixieSunbelle]

no, my boyfriend is not...
i wish he would come to know the Lord though.

[annie1speed]

It is important that two people share the same values - the same sense of right and wrong - or else a marriage is sure to be troubled. Religion is a great component of our value system.

[BeautifullyImperfect]

My boyfriend of 8 months is a Christian, yes. And I wouldn't even consider dating him if he wasn't a Christian. The person I'm going to spend the rest of my life with has to be someone who shares the same beliefs as mine, and that goes far beyond just Christian / non-Christian (how to raise kids, etc).

[NostalgicGranny]

Completed the poll.

[ANurseInChrist]

Yes!!!!!!!!! And I met him right here on Foru.ms!!!! He is wonderful!

[Ephesians4]

Yes, he's a Christian. You're in for a world of hurt if you marry a nonchristian.

[Karen1959]

I don't think he is...............

[JolieHeart]

Although he is extremely spiritual, he does not claim Jesus as his personal savior, so, my answer is no.
We split but remain close friends.

[JPPT1974]

Don't have one but hopefully they are
If God gives me one in His will!

[DougLDS]

Non-practicing catholic

[soraya]

I don't have one.. yet.. But she will be Christian, she must be :-)

[newbeliever02072005]

no :(

[JPPT1974]

I am praying for a Christian husband
And that is very important to me!

[pumanator]

She is why I am one.

[AnimalMother]

my wife is catholic. but then myself i'm an atheist

[VictoryNGrace]

Yes my Husband is a Christian. Even though he like all of us struggle with his faith but he knows the Lord..

[homeschoolmama]

Yes my husband is a Christian. And fortunately both of my kids have already accepted Christ as their Savior as well! :clap:

[ANurseInChrist]

My partner and I are both Christians.

[angelraelz]

yes

my partner is a christian

[Kris10leigh]

Yep. We differ in opinion, and he is my favorite sparring partner!

[DoesAnybodyHearHer]

my boyfriend is a christian and so am i

[gardenfairy]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian? Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?

My boyfriend is a Christian. It matters to me. If a person cannot love God, how can they love and appreciate what God created? It would be like saying, "I love the artist but hate his work." Well then, the conclusion would be that you also probably didn't have a very good relationship with the artist, or know him very well, and with that said, how could you love him if you don't understand or know him?

If a person says he loves God but hates his brother, then he doesn't have the love of God in him and is a liar.
1 John 4:20-21

[JPPT1974]

Hope that my future husband
Will be a Christian I am praying!

[unquinx]

n/a

[ginanjooz]

My partner isn't a christian and I think that it is very important for a christian to be partnered with another christian. When I first began dating him I had this mentality that I would help lead him to the lord and he will get saved lol even though we'd been told it doesn't work like that, I somehow thought it would be different for me. He ended up leading me in his direction! Now that i'm finally trying to get my life right with the lord we've had a chat about it and he's not about to budge so we've decided to just remain friends. I haven't given up on him, I still share the word with him every week and hope that he will be saved one day.
If you could pray for him also that would be great! :D

[NotAshamed]

My wife is a christian also, but we come from different denomiational backgrounds.I celebrate the Jewish roots of Christianity by celebrating the feast days of Hannukah,Passover,Shabbot,Sukkot. I cellebrate the Christ centered holidays.