Is your partner a Christian?

[Droobie]

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

[Blynn]

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

[dinkime]

i do not have a partner, but the one i would like for my partner is! LOL

i think it is very important, i know that it can be worked through, and that leading a Christian life with a non-believer as a partner can be a great witness, but having GOD as the center of the marriage works wonders (from what i have seen)

[oncewaslost]

i don't have one :(

[fieldmouse3]

I would LOVE to meet a great Christian guy, but if God brings someone into my life who isn't saved yet, I won't turn him away because of that. Maybe I'm meant to be an example of faith to that person. I know, we shouldn't try to change people...but there's a big difference between trying to force someone to believe what I do, and showing them how great it can be, answering any questions, and offering any guidance I possibly can.

[Martin]

She got there three weeks before me........

[DeleseRose]

[COLOR=red] :hug: My husband is christian. my 6yr old accepted CHRIST int his life the other day. I think it's very important to have your spouse 2 be christain. There's nothing better than to worship your Savior with your lover and I mean that in the purest of ways. The house that is devided falls apart easily. :idea: GBU all :clap:

[CoramDeo]

yes she is, but she didn't get baptized (is it a "s" or "z") until just last year

[SenseiPiccolo]

Yes, my love, who is 7 years younger thean myself is a christian
:)

[Danimal]

YEs my wife is Christian and she helped me become Christian
Without her I'm sure I'd be in a hole somewhere

[onecrazycowgirl]

Partner? What partner?

I don't have one, but if I did, it would be pretty important :)

[lucypevensie]

yes my dh is a Christian. it is of utmost importance to marry someone who shares your faith in Christ.

[hollygirl]

Yes he is! It's important to be equally yoked.

[renee67]

My husband and I have been believers since before we met. I think it is the greatest blessing in our married life to worship together as man and wife, with our four daughters. I do have friends who are married to non-believers, but these non-believing partners respect their spouses faith, and do no interfere with their spouse's relationship with the Lord. YSIC...Lisa Renee

[Lazarus]

I'm truley Blessed with a Godly Christian wife, whom God uses to show me His Love and Mercy. It takes stone to sharpen stone, if you know what I mean!

[allieisme]

Yes..My husband is also a Christian
I would have to say I made the first move in going back to church after we were married, and then he followed me.
And it is very important to me, that he is a christian, and that his beliefs are the same as mine..It does make it a lot easier on our relationship!

Allison :pink:

[SCJ]

I think it's very important. God designed us to be one flesh, Jesus is the bridegroom for His bride the church. If we don't have a christian wife/husband we are only 50% of what we can be.

[BK]

Originally posted by Danimal
YEs my wife is Christian and she helped me become Christian
Without her I'm sure I'd be in a hole somewhere

I second that

[a'miepje]

I am single but I wont even go for a non christian guy.
I am going after God, and so should he so we can make that journey together :D

[MrsWalz]

My husband is a Christian. We were both Christians before we met. I did attend church when we met but he did not because he could not find a church that he really liked. After we got married he started coming to the church I attend.

We would like for our children to be raised Christian..it is very important to me that we both have God in our lives so that one day when we do have children we can show them the path of the Lord.

I think believers shouldn't marry unbelievers but if they do at least they can help them find Christ.

[6littleblessings]

My hubby was not a christian when we first got together, but he is a christian now. And yes, my hubby's salvation is very important to me.... I want us to be together even after we die. :)

[Redeemed1]

My husband is a believer, but is basically backslidden.

[Kkisjjang]

All my partner were Christians. If not, I will make them into one with all my strength. If is quite impossible, I may have to give her up. :(

[seebs]

My wife says she's a "monotheist". She believes in God, generally accepts Judeochristian morals, but isn't "Christian" per se.

[Annabel Lee]

Originally posted by seebs
My wife says she's a "monotheist". She believes in God, generally accepts Judeochristian morals, but isn't "Christian" per se.
Are we married to the same person, Seebs?? ;)

[seebs]

Originally posted by Annabel Lee

Are we married to the same person, Seebs?? ;)

If so, s/he has a great deal of explaining to do.

[Slave2SinNoMore]

I think that anyone marrying someone of a different faith, thinking that person will change, is in for heart break. It just doesn't work that way most of the time.

[sunshine]

I don't have a significant other (yet) but when I do a requirement is for him to be Christian!

[jko]

yes, fortunatly she is

[Mid]

My wife is a Christian, I am a pagan. INteresting match. She doesnt bother me by trying to make me convert, and I dont try to make her convert. I am thrilled when she goes to church to worship her Lord, and I encourage her to read the bible. She is very happy for me when I go to worship on Sabbats and Esbats. We dont know what we would do without each other, and we dont care what faith the other is, its the love that counts, not our religion. Just because someone may be of a different faith, religion does not have to be a barrier. If you dont push, or talk about it 24/7 then it shouldnt be an issue.

[jko]

yes

[Marchpe]

Both me and my wife had affairs at differrent times (we are both Christians.  I truly repented no more dialog with person from the past no secret thoughts in my heart or anything.  My wife claims she too repents but continue to be in contact with her past lover by phone.  She claims the are just friends.  She hids this and lies to me ands our councilor over and over in the past year.  What does God word say.  How can we reconcile under these circumstances? I realy want to serve God

[KeepTheFaith15]

the one guy ive been talking to latley is a deep christian. but we have both been struggling latley.

[GodBoy809]

yeah, my girlfriend is a christian.

[Hojo Hominygrits]

Yes. My wife is a Christian. But she wasn't until about a year after we were married. I have been saved since I was 16 or so. It was a very hard first year of marriage for both of us. I wasn't really living for Christ during that time. But when the Lord came to her, it really radically changed our whole relationship. It knocked me back on track to start leading my family the way God wants a man to. And it gave my wife a whole new perspective on her life.

Our marriage is completely different and now that we both try to die to our selfishness and put Christ first in our relationship. It's amazing.

Another proof in my life that Christ is real and personal and life changing.

:clap:

[Hojo Hominygrits]

Originally posted by Marchpe
Both me and my wife had affairs at differrent times (we are both Christians & I truly repented no more dialog with person from the past & no secret thoughts in my heart & or anything & My wife claims she too repents but continue to be in contact with her past lover by phone & She claims the are just friends & She hids this and lies to me ands our councilor over and over in the past year & What does God word say & How can & we reconcile under these circumstances? I realy want to serve God

Brother this is a tough situation for you. Are you seeing a Christian or secular counselor with your wife? This is probably something you'd be better off talking about with a doctrinally sound Christian counselor than folks on a message board.

Not to take away from the great people here, but there's too many opinions floating around and we don't know your walk with Christ or all the circumstances involved in your problem.

About the best advice I can give you is to find a pastor or a strong Christian couple or someone in Christian counseling that you can trust that can view your problems in person and help you and your wife.

And above all!!!! Pray for your wife and your situation. **(And everyone reading this, pray for them as well!!!)** It's the best we can do for you. I really believe that the last thing God wants is for you to get a divorce.

[Mid]

Marchpe, if she is so sorry about her affair she would not be still in 'touch' with the one who caused her to stray from you. The bond doesnt seem to be quite strong enough. I will not tell you to do anything, but I will give you my opinion. I would not want to stay with a person whom "has contact' with the 'person' that she had an affair with. I wouldnt want to constantly be worried and/or paraniod. Why would she WANT to be 'friends' with someone who tried to rip her out of a loving relationship willingly. Shady people lure like that. Watch your step, and goodluck in whatever you descide. I will pray for what is going on to show itself soon, so you can be safe from thiis.

[Knight]

My wife is a Christian.
There is nothing like a marriage based on Christ. We've both grown stronger in our faith and our relationship with Christ.

[HtH]

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

[jayebrownlee]

I am marrying my Christian partner next year and I am so happy that we can share our love for Jesus and pray together and study the Bible etc. I finished a long term relationship last year with a non-christian and it was a disaster. He coudn't understand why I would want to talk to this "thing" or learn about Him, etc adn it caused many arguments between us. Although I know it can work, my Mum and Dad, for example, I wouldn't want it any other way.

[babysongbird]

Me and my husband got married before we were saved. I got saved, then my oldest son, then my husband, then my youngest son. I think it is important to both be saved because when my husband was not saved we would fight alot about God and church. He just did not get it untill he was saved. In our case it was important also for my son's to see him saved and going to church.

[TLA]

my boyfriend is a christian. i think it matters a lot to date someone that is a christian as well.

[Blindfaith]

Yep, my hubby is a Christian.  It sure makes life much easier when both of us are like-minded as far as our beliefs go.  Being equally yoked makes our marriage much better :)

 

I just wanted to add one thing; for those who's bf's or gf's, or husband/wife isn't saved, there's Hope!  Keep them in prayer, that the Lord will keep pursuing them and they'll answer His call.  I didn't want anyone here feeling "left out" or upset. :)  Keep the Faith.

[A Sheep]

Yes, she is a Christian. :) :hug: :)

[Evee]

 My husband says he believes there is a god but that is as far as he wants to take it.

 He says he don't need to know more and I would be better off if I would leave well enough alone.

 I would doubt him being a christian. 

[onecrazycowgirl]

IF I ever had a human significant other, he would be a Christian, but seeing as horses are the only partners I've got right now, I don't really have one :D

[brindlepit]

I will be married May 24th this year to a Christ loving woman. It's sooo concrete to a faithful life to have a spuse or significant other who shares the same love of the Lord that you do.

I put my faith and trust in the Lord and try to be the man He expects me to be. She puts her faith in the Lord and tries to live like the woman the Lord expects her to live. It's so easy and fulfilling to have it - it's a must.

[hotknikkels]

I ain't got a partner at the mo but I know that she has to be christian and really on fire for God (like me) and share similar dreams to me, if not it is whack man. Sorry to offend if I do but y'all who are in a relationship with a non-christian (this is not aimed at people who are married - y'all keep praying!!!) GET OUT!!! Trust me, I have been in these types of relationships and if God ain't the centre of the relationship it throws it all to pot (messes it up!)

I'm out!

[mistertee49]

If it had not been for my wife praying for me on a daily basis, I would probably not be a Christian today. Having your marriage partner being a Christian is great!!! ;)

[Glenn316]

Amen to that! My wife is a wonderful christian Nurse. We met at the hospital where she works.

[life_boy]

My wife is indeed a believer.

[psycmajor]

He is. Raised Christian, went to Christian private school for 12 years or so. He has professed belief in Christ's promises.

[hotknikkels]

cool - I strongly disagree with people's partners not being Christian - unless obviously they were married before one of them became a Christian - my grandmother is a christian and she finds it really hard because my grandfather is not

[Memory's Flame]

First; my partner is not a christian...yet. He is searching for his beliefs. As I was for most of the time we'vebeen together. But I do not love him any less.

He supports me in my faith journey as I support him! It's a wonderful combination!

[kimjp]

It absolutely matters.  You can't be in a relationship with someone and not be able to share THE most important part of your life with them (God).  and I don't think you can truly share your relationship with God with an unbeliever because they haven't been indwelt with the Holy Spirit, so they can't understand your faith, no matter how they might try.

My husband was the one that got to lead me to Christ.  He accepted Jesus just a few weeks before I did and there was a definite strain in our marriage that wasn't there before...during those few weeks.  It was the only time in 18 years that I was ever truly concerned that our marrige might be in trouble.

Since then...because of God, our marriage is stronger and better than it has ever been.  We talk like we never did before.  We have really deep and intimate conversations about our faith.  We always talked before, but not on a level that we were truly having profound conversation that changed us for the better.

The most improtant reason for my opinion on the matter is the bible says "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.  For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common?  Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?...What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?"

2 Corinthians 6:14-15(NIV)

 

[hotknikkels]

jacqueb - I would really adivse you to be very careful - my grandfather supports my grandmother and lets her go to church and stuff like that - but she really yearns for the time when they can pray and have real fellowship together - but that was not her choice - she became a christian a long time after they got married...

To chose a non-Christian partner is to disobey God and put your partner in front of God... I would strongly urge you to reconsider your relationship - being friends with non-Christians is fine - but as a Christian, what if you marry this guy - the most important aspect of your life which is God will be missing from that relationship - what a sad state - even if you don't see it now - you will see in the future what I am talking about - I am not being jugdemental, I am just trying to help and advise you about the dangers of being unevenly yoked with a non-christian partner.. take what Kimjp said referring to 2 Corinthians 6:14-15(NIV), please don't put someone else infront of you and God.

[MissytheButterfly]

My husband is a believer and was when I met him. We were both Protestants when we met, now we both are Messianic.

I do believe it is important. The Bible does say and I am paraphrasing, "What communion has light with darkness ?" also that we shouldn't be unequally yoked. I have to be honest if my husband wasn't a believer when I met him, he and I wouldn't be married to today. I have been a believer since I was a little girl and I have always wanted a mate that was a believer as well. That was a big selling point my husband had..LOL!

Seriously, I think it's important for believers to marry other believers. That alike bond is very important when living together and raising children. Personally, I don't see the point in why a believer would even want to consider marrying a non-believer since they wouldn't even have the same belief system or even the same sense of life. And how would one raise children in that sense ? And besides the children, people that generally have differences as vast as that don't stay married anyway and if they do, it's common for the believer to long privately for his/her mate to become a believer. Life gives enough obstacles, and a believer being encumbered by the fact that his/her spouse is a non-believers isn't the most ideal situation and this is why the bible does say for it not to occur to begin with.

Now if neither were believers when they first met, that's a totally different story. If they marry it doesn't really make a difference. The sad part comes in when and if one decides to become a believer and the other one doesn't. Then you are stuck in that "unequally yoked" situation. But the bible THANKFULLY gives provision for this sort of situation:
I Corinthians 7:12-16
12 But 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.
13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
14 For 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.
15 But 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.
16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

Missy

[hotknikkels]

I cannot understand why anyone would want to go against the clear pattern of scripture regarding marrying outside the faith. Ultimately, our marriages are supposed to convey the wonderful joy of intimacy with God to the unknowing, unseeing world. How can a covenant with a non-believer display this joyous and fulfilling intimacy? Christ's covenant is only complete to those who accept it, and so, if we wish to model His covenant to the lost, we need to model this truth: Christ is in covenant with Christian, and, for our benefit, desires that we too, only be in covenant with those who have first committed to Him. For it is only through our covenant with Him that we can truly have meaningful relationships with others.

[CeCe]

Sadly no, he's not. He refers to it as "getting religion". He just doesn't understand (yet :pray: ) that it's not "religion". It's a personal relationship. I pray that my life will become an example to him that it's not about rules and regulations and condemnation. But accepting a loving Savior who died for him.

[Miyu]

Yes, he is. :)

[hotknikkels]

cool (okay there was no point to that post - but hey - just encouraging!!!)

[rssllue]

in answer to the first question-yes, it is the most important aspect to be equally yoked with another believer in Christ.

[rssllue]

oh and it is cool to KNOW that you are going to the same place for eternity too!

[hotknikkels]

so there was a point with my post!!! :P

[357magnum]

My wife and I just had our 30th anniversary, and we have both been Christians most of our lives. I really can't imagine how bad it could have been if either of us were unsaved. The problems in life are much easier to bear if you always have Jesus walking with you and guiding you.

[Cindy]

My partner is a Christian - we met through a youth activity at our church.  I think sharing your faith with your partner makes the relationship a lot easier, and beyond that, can even take it to another level.  Although I am tolerant of others' religions, I do know that I would not be able to share my life with someone who does not share my most basic beliefs and convictions.

[hotknikkels]

welcome cindy - that was one of your first posts - so welcome to the forum and anyone else...

[Dawn Marie]

Mine is not a Christian.

[Konnie]

I don't have one.

[bop1997]

YES THANK GOD!
:clap:

[Snowy]

yes he is! :)

[grinding_willi]

yeah she is. I think its really important for your partner to be a christian, our youth leader and minister showed us an intersting analogy. He got one person to stand on a desk and another to stand on the floor, first he asked the person on the desk to try and pick up the person on the floor, then he asked the person on the floor to try and pull the person off the desk. Needless to say it was easier to pull the person off the desk rather than the other onto it. I think that being in a relationship with a christian is quite helpful in the building of faith, you are both able to discuss God and he can be a part of that relationship (3 stranded cord is not easily broken). You can be accountable to each other, so when one of you slip up the other can help you to your feet again.
Theres my two bob anyway

[grinding_willi]

duinno if this has been posted before cos i didn't manage to get through the many replys to this poll, but there is the verse which states we not be yoked with unbelievers

[Joe70]

I married a great Christian woman... :D

[mesue]

Yes, my husband, and children are saved. It is a blessing and comfort to me to know that we will be in Heaven together.
Blynn, keep praying that God gets ahold of your husband's heart. I know one lady that had waited 25 years for her husband to accept Christ as his Savior. God bless him, he finally did. A good friend of mine waited a few years for her husband to be saved as well. Keep praying, I just did, that the Lord gets ahold of his heart and he sees his need.

[semodana]

My husband is not. THis is my second marriage and I thought it was christian based. After A bit he quit attending church with me. He finds something wrong with any church we attended. I think it is because when he goes it causes a conflict with some of his habits that are not Godly in nature....I attended regulary regardless and am being to wonder if this is where I am to be or if single life is were I am to be.
Dana :pray:

[givenright]

Your mate is not going to get you into heaven, the only person that can do that is you. My husband is a catholic my ex is a mormon, I believe in the lord with all my heart, I believe that it is easier when your husband is of the same faith, yet, they can not get you into heaven.
It is also easier on the children if you are of the same faith...


:hug: :hug: :angel:
Still Keeping my Lipton
http://givenright.tripod.com
jennifer

[Rescuer]

I would like to be in relationship with a man who also believes. :priest:

[Kathy]

yes,my husband is Christian.

[LadyBird]

Yes, my boyfriend is a Christian thank goodness. If he weren't...or if I weren't we would not be together. He has been a christian since he was a kid and I have been a Christian for 3 and half years now. I believe it is one of the most important things in an S.O. is that you share the same faith.

[Echo]

This is an interesting poll.
I come from a catholic family, received baptism, went to a Catholic school, a Catholic University and so on.

My partner is not Christian. But it's not a problem for me because I lost most of the rituals along the way of my journey through life to an extent that I don't think I fit in the Christian community anymore:scratch:

Echo

[Bayhawks83]

i dont have one

[Saved13]

That brings me to a very big question I've had...

My boyfriend was raised Catholic. I'm Christian...but I feel like he could be my soul mate. Are Catholics considered Christians to some extent or should the two religions not be combioned at all??

[cindylou]

That brings me to a very big question I've had...

My boyfriend was raised Catholic. I'm Christian...but I feel like he could be my soul mate. Are Catholics considered Christians to some extent or should the two religions not be combioned at all??
Saved13,
I am Catholic and yes we are Christians. I won't get into a discussion about this here but maybe you could check out the OBOB board sometime. As far as you future spouse goes...I can only speak for us, my husband and I are both very active in our Church..we don't just go to Mass on Christmans and Easter, we truly celebrate our Christian lives and try to follow and understand what the Church has taught us. If your future spouse is a practicing Catholic and you are not, it might become an issue for you at some point. Catholics are not the same as Protestants and at times some things can cause quite a rift in a relationship, most especially when children become involved as they would be reared as Catholics. I do have a friend whose husband is not Catholic...they do not attend worship together which bothers her and his family also gives her a hard time especially on the Holidays.

My husband and I both became Catholics together. We were not Christians before we married even though both of us had been exposed on some level or another to Christianity. Our journey together is so remarkable. I can't imagine what it would be like if I were Christian and he were not. Christianity is not just something we do on Sundays...it is a way of life. It affects everything we say and do and most especially how we view the world around us.

Good luck to you and your boyfriend!!!

[Saved13]

thank you cindy!

[Dawn Marie]

Catholics ARE Christians.

[RAF]

Yes, and she's a big reason I am so interested in learning how to get closer to God.

[katylees]

i probably wouldn't be a christian if it wasn't for my boyfriend :)

[Glorianna]

I don't have one. But I have been thinking about dating a certain non-Christian for a while now. I know that it probably isn't the best idea, but it's really tempting.

[caitlincares]

Yes, my fiance is a Christian.
I would not be with someone who was not a Christian.
:clap:

[ridesawhitehorse]

Married before my conversion. Husband has since made no claim to any faith.
All I can say is that my marraige is leaps and bounds better since my conversion.
It is all about your where your perspective is and who is at the center.

[JessieFL]

I thank God everyday that my husband and I are both saved. Jesus is the foundation of our marriage and I cannot imagine doing it any other way!:)

[Neenie]

Yes he is :clap:

[jeffs_girl_2004]

Yes he is and I think it is very important because it makes life a lot easier to live and you also have a built in support system.

[Messenger30]

Yes

[livin'4Jesus]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian? Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?
I don't have a bf right now, but yes... he would have to be Christian:)

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian?
My husband, yes.
Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?At one point in my life, I probably would have said "no, it doesn't matter". But at this stage in my faith is so much a part of who I am, I would have to say "yes" now.

Some faiths are so diametrically opposed, any relationship with a lack of unification in fundamental beliefs is pretty much doomed from the get go. This is my personal experience. It can and usually does make a difference in the longevity and happiness of the union.

[sammipher]

yep he is

[TheMainException]

I don't have one, but if I did, they would be a Christian.

[zoe_uu]

No she is not, but neither I am for that matter (according to rule 6 of the forum rules) so I guess it doesn't really matter... :wave:

[MEOMY]

No, but she comes to church with me every once in a while;)

[sweetlambofgod]

I dont have one at the moment but I hope he will be and if not will change over time.

[PaladinGirl]

I don't know his heart and soul as well as God does but he has told me in the past that he is a United Methodist so yes, he is a Christian.

[rua2j33]

Yes, I am evenly yoked.

[CZzyzx41]

Yes, as we define it, we are both Christian.

[euphoric23]

Yes, my live-in boyfriend is a Christian. Well, he professes to be a Christian but he doesn't really "practice" the faith. He used to attend church regularly throughout high school but has since kind of pulled away from the whole organized religion thing. I'm a Wiccan, but since he's not a real devout Christian, my faith does not interfere with his. I'm thankful for that.

[Melody Joy]

Yes, my fiance and I are both strong Christians

[Scally Cap]

Nope, she's not. We were both raised in Christian households of one sort or another, but found that our paths led away from organized religion before we met. We find spirituality elsewhere, so we're compatible.

[Telrunya]

Yes, my wife is saved. She was baptized in a horse trough at a rodeo church after she recieved the Lord.

[cat has felt the light!]

I put no, but I'm not sure, he believes in God and Jesus and accepted them into his life a long while ago, but since then seems to have became a bit of a wanderer, now he's gone back to reading his bible and all that and seems to be making an effort again, though I'm not yet sure whether he would refer to himself as christian yet, again!
C@ xx

[Picture.Of.Obedience]

My hubby has been a christian all his life and i have been for like 3 years

[Moros]

Don't have one.

[Neal]

Eh, wouldn't exactly say I have a partner ... I have an interest in this girl (a Christian), but I don't know if I should be "dating" yet. I don't think I want to, even...

[hexa2002]

Yes she is and we say a little prayer with our little princess every night.

[mrs.sandi]

me and my husband are both christians, if you love god and are a christian it would be ridiculous to marry a nonchristian for when you are so passionate about something it would hurt you to have your spouse not care. it is him who helps us have a good relationship it is him who teaches us how to be a good spouse, i still don't understand how people do not believe in god when even the worst people can acknowledge there is a god

[Serenity Now!]

There wasn't really an option for my hubby. I think he's a Christian. He's so hard to read and not very open. He took new member class at church; but I had the feeling he may have done it just for me. :sigh: I pray he is. I e-mail him devotions and hope I can open a dialogue with him. I pray I will be able to open up more to him about what my faith means to me.

[k]

The poll question was nicely put, until I read the rest of the question. Why add a variation? There is no room for homophobia and support of women's subjugation in a Christian's life. My partner is a Christ seeker and whole hearted Christ lover.

Peace

[hexa2002]

There wasn't really an option for my hubby. I think he's a Christian. He's so hard to read and not very open. He took new member class at church; but I had the feeling he may have done it just for me. :sigh: I pray he is. I e-mail him devotions and hope I can open a dialogue with him. I pray I will be able to open up more to him about what my faith means to me.
Try to give him time, a lot of time. And don`t try to force anything. This isn`t a simple subject after all. If he`s not the open type, it`s even more difficult. I know, my father was somewhat similar.

[Raithlin]

My wife is, but we are going through a difficult time financially, and she finds it very difficult to keep her eyes on Christ. I wish there was something more I could do - I'm being as supportive as I can, but she flares up and there's nothing I can say when that happens. :(

Yes, it makes a difference. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers...

[hexa2002]

My wife is, but we are going through a difficult time financially, and she finds it very difficult to keep her eyes on Christ. I wish there was something more I could do - I'm being as supportive as I can, but she flares up and there's nothing I can say when that happens. :(
Difficult financial times may be a hard test for any partnership. Try to concentrate on the two of you no matter what. If she flares up from time
to time, don`t let it get to you too much, please. I know it`s difficult and it may
remain that way for a while. But you love her and you love Christ and you can make it. Please don`t give up.

[AdJesumPerMariam]

Yes, my husband is a Christian!

[Raithlin]

Difficult financial times may be a hard test for any partnership. Try to concentrate on the two of you no matter what. If she flares up from time
to time, don`t let it get to you too much, please. I know it`s difficult and it may
remain that way for a while. But you love her and you love Christ and you can make it. Please don`t give up.

Thx, hexa, but I never said I was giving up. :pray: We've been through far too much in the past 8 years to give it up now. God has seen fit to get us here, and I believe He will get us through it too. :bow:

[Roxa]

Partner? What partner? I am too young to have a partner...So Yeah I don't have a partner.

[meliru25]

My husband isn't a Christian. I think it matters 100%. An unequal relationship is emotionally exhausting to say the least. There are so many issues that pop up on a daily basis that stem from being married to a non Christian. It's a daily struggle for me because I'm trying to obey the Bible and trying not to make my home a battle zone. If you're in a relationship with a non Christian please pray that it's where the Lord really wants you to be and not where you want to be. Make sure that your relationship is in line with the Bible before you make the lifetime commitment of marriage. It is so important.

[Hisbygrace]

I was very blessed that my husband accepted Christ as his Savior and Lord five years before he died.We are instructed in the Bible not to be unequally yoked, so I think that this is very important to God. Being a Christian is a steady and hard journey and to have a partner that doesn't share your faith can cause you even more heart-ache. When we ask Christ into our hearts as Lord and Master, His Spirit begins to change the way we see, hear and think. Alot of times this brings confusion into the home, because the one who does not believe wants to stay in their own comfortable level. They will most likely resent the time that you give to God,because they feel it is taken away from them. They will not want you to spend time with other believers. If you approach them with how you feel they will sometimes become resentful to you because they think you are trying to change them. They can't seem to understand that you are sharing your most trusted and closest friend with them, because you love them.

[Saint2be27]

My husband is a christian. He was raised in a large family of pastors. Before we married he was very rebellious toward God, and I was not saved yet. Now we are both Christians...God has brought us a long way.

Hang in there, Meliru...keep praying for your husband. God can do wonders.

[Zoomer]

When we married my husband was an agnostic. He was raised as a Christian until 8 when he went to live with his athiest mother. He agreed that we would raise the children Christian and that he would come to church with us. This year things just clicked and now he is a Christian.

[yeshuaskid]

Yes...Thank God!:bow:

[Maeyken]

Yes, my boyfriend is a Christian. To me, it is very important for my partner to be a Christian becuase I see the man as the spiritual head of the family.

[rahul_sharma]

i dont have, i dont think she will be christian.....because there are no christians where i live:)

[hat lady]

yes, my husband is a Christian.

[Dust and Ashes]

My wife is a Christian and it makes a huge difference in our marriage. People change, interests change, feelings change but God never changes. If two people keep God as the center of their lives they should never grow apart.

[apadilla]

yes, my wonderful wife is and yes, it matters that she is.

[Billnew]

My wife is christian, and god is not my co-pilot.

He is my captain and the pilot.

Religious tip of the day: Watch for Gods humor in your life. He makes jokes, if you watch. (Talking to a boss-lady no body liked, I hung up the phone, and turned up the radio, the song....WITCHY WOMAN.)

[David Brider]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian? Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?
My ex- was a Christian when we met. By the time we got married, for whatever reason, she'd lost her faith. Although I wouldn't say it was the sole reason for our breaking up, the fact that she wasn't a Christian any more and I still was, combined with the fact that I really didn't handle the situation very well (I tried to force her back to God, which I now realise isn't a particularly good way of dealing with things), contributed - I believe - to our eventual breakup.

I firmly believe (hypocritical as this may sound under the circumstances) that a Christian can only ever marry someone who is also a Christian, because otherwise the difference in fundamental values will cause friction and/or lead to compromises.

IMO.

David.

[mcb1998au]

My hubby was baptised Anglican but has never practised his religion as far as i know. He has attended Mass a handful of times with me but it is very rare. Our son is being raised Catholic and he doesnt have a problem with it- in fact he almost encourages it.

[mshupe1959]

Yes, my wife is a Christian

[d-11even]

My ex girlfriend wasn't a christian... I wouldn't mind if they're not Christian, as long they respect the fact I'm Christian.

[k]

My ex girlfriend wasn't a christian... I wouldn't mind if they're not Christian, as long they respect the fact I'm Christian.
You make take this advice or leave it. I tried that route, and believe me, it is not worth it. I shed many tears and had many nights of pain 'cause I yoked myself with unbelievers. I even said the very thing you posted.

After the last one, I asked forgiveness, moved on, and did my best to yield to the Holy Spirit.

Now, God has blessed me with a partner who is a Jesus Freak and we are getting married in June. Our relationship is centered on Christ and when we pray together it is the most awesome feeling. (Other than being used to lead people to Christ.)

Take care, and God Bless,

Peace

[Ceccia]

Hmm...I'm going to ramble a bit.
Pardon me.

My first serious boyfriend was not a Christian. He ended up cheating on me and lying to me about it, then finally leaving me for one of my friends.

I'm not saying that all non-Christians are that slimy and horrible, nor am I saying that Christian guys/girls never cheat. We all do things that are wrong.

But I felt that God was telling me that in order to find someone truly compatible, someone that I would connect to on a deeper level and feel fulfilled with, I should look to going out with Christian guys.

My next experience was with a physically and verbally abusive guy that sucked me into a cult-like church and turned my life upside down for over two years. From that I learned that it's not enough for them to "just be Christian", because there are so many different views and lifestyles that are grouped under "Christianity")

The next serious relationship I had was with someone who I'll call A., who thought so much like me, it was incredible. Our differences were on things that only made for interesting new experiences for both of us, not things that would tear us apart. He was a liberal Christian like me, and our ideas on God, prayer, lifestyle, life goals, and things like "how far is too far" in terms of physical intimacy...were the same.

I remember being in NYC with him, trekking through a Cathedral and noticing a rather tacky gift shop selling medallions and "prayer cards"...before I said anything, he said "What do you think God would think of that?" and we both brought up the story of the moneychangers in the temple in the New Testament...and at that moment I felt closer to him than I had to anyone else, realixing that we were on the same page spiritually, not just then, but in almost every area. (I venture to say that he is the only person I've dated that I've ever been in love with...not only because of religion, but for many reasons...and yes, sharing spiritual views was one thing that made me feel that way.) Because really, your spiritual views have a lot to do with who you are as a person, your personality and lifestyle, and way of relating to other people and being in the world...

I realized that finding someone who you really connect and share spiritual views with is priceless. It gives a whole different level of closeness to the relationship. I remember feeling really alone and kind of disconnected with R (my first bf) because I couldn't talk about God, or prayer, or spirutual issues with him. He just didn't get it, because he didn't relate to God at all or believe in Him. And I was ALWAYS being judged and told that I was going to hell with my second bf...his values were obviously different from mine as well.

Well, A. moved to another state. :( And I didn't learn my lesson, because I ended up with someone who was atheist and who I allowed to drag me out of fellowship with God. After a particularly unsettling experience with this person, I broke it off...he responded by making threats to me and coming into my apartment one night at two a.m. to tell me why we should get back together.

I just ended a relationship with a guy who is big on New Age philosophy and universalism, things like that. Nothing was wrong per se, but we just didn't connect spiritually. He sadi he felt like something was missing because he couldn't share his views with me and we were on two totally different spiritual planes...and to his surprise I agreed. he's still a dear friend, but I really want to have that closeness that I had once, with someone that was like me. I think it's good for everyone to have an informal list of attributes that they want in a mate, and "liberal Christian" is high on my list.

I would never say that EVERYONE must date people that share the faith, or their particular brand of faith. What works for some people may not work for others, and I certainly don't think that everyone should think the way I do, lol.

One of my best friends started dating a non-Christian three years ago...she felt that God was calling her to be his guiding light to God, and that he was the one that God ultimately sent to her to be with...he's a Christian now :)

So, I think everyone's situation is different and as usual, no one should be judging other people over it :)

[rainingangel]

Yes My husband is a christian.
I think it is essential that your mate be a Christian.

Gina

[shadowed_eyes]

My partner is a christian, and its thanks to him that i am one. I suppose both partners being under the same faith will bring stability into the household, or relationship, and probably will make for a stronger marriage, not only will you have marriage in the traditional sense, but a marriage of minds as well, and that is definatly a good thing!

[jcright]

Yes, my fiancee is a christian...I don't think it would work well otherwise.

[nvrbnunloved]

My husband was raised as a Christian, and accepted Christ and was baptised as a teenager. He comes to church with me & the kids when he is not working (he is a fireman), but I don`t think he has an active faith - if he does, he keeps it pretty quiet. I`m praying for him to come back to the Lord wholly though! :prayer:

[butterfly33]

I think that it is important to have a Christian partner, becuase there are so many benifits. BUT..I think that if you fall in love with a non-Chritian, you should introduce them to Christ, because chances are they have mis-understood what Christianity is. Besides, it is just as important to help people to believe and accept Jesus as it is to stick together as Chrsitians. if that makes sense.

butterfly33

[Ceccia]

I think that it is important to have a Christian partner, becuase there are so many benifits. BUT..I think that if you fall in love with a non-Chritian, you should introduce them to Christ, because chances are they have mis-understood what Christianity is. Besides, it is just as important to help people to believe and accept Jesus as it is to stick together as Chrsitians. if that makes sense.

butterfly33
Definately.

Plus, I think there are two sorts of people: those who were perhaps not raised CHristian, agnostic, unsure abotu God, or just never really explored religion but have an open mind about God, and those who are bitter and firmyl turned against God.

Personally, I know I'm not strong enough to be with someone that takes the latter position. But that doesn't mean that other people couldn't, or that God couldn't work in even the hardest of hearts.

Ouch. My brain hurts. :sick: :)

[FreeGrace]

My wife is a christian and I trully believe a christian partner is important.

[bshaw96]

Yes, my husband is a Christian, but he wasn't the first 2 years of our marriage. And it was rough! It is very lonely being a Christian married to a non Christian. Christianity is not a "hobby" or "way of life". It's the way God designed us to be, in fellowship with Him. If not, we're never truly happy and at peace. That makes for a miserable living situation. Plus, when problems arise, as they often will, they need to be handled in a biblical way or you could make more trouble than you began with. Not to mention the sheer lonliness of living with a nonChristian. Once you know God intimately, you just want to share it with the world, and if you can't even share it with your spouse, that's lonely. I was fortunate in that my husband did come to Christ shortly after our marriage. He was never against Christianity, he just didn't know much about it. It was more "religion" to him than a one on one relationship. Since becoming a Christian, we've still had problems, but we are working through them the way God intends which is really the only way to work out problems if you want them fixed and fixed right :thumbsup: . But Im not gonna sit here and "preach" against marrying a non Christian because I did. I was just blessed to have that change. But I do know the bible says not to be unequally yoked together, and that's for a reason, not just because he wanted to say it that day ;)

[Harpuia]

Does... Catholic count?

[chris714ndud3]

i don't have one, but i believe it is very important that they are.

[JaneKaty13]

I don't have a spouse (obviously, since I'm 14) but the guy I like right now (this changes often ;) ) is a Catholic, and he's in my youth group. I know I'm not supposed to pray for personal stuff, but :prayer: Please God, have *you-know-who* ask me to Prom in March! And please have mom let me go!:amen:

Hahaha!:D

[LeftBehind]

It is important, sure.

[LeftBehind]

In the year 6565 you won't need no husband, won't need need no wife
you'll pick your son, pick your daughter too,
from the bottom of a long glass tube.

[LeftBehind]

In the year 3535 you can't tell no lies
everything you do, think, or say
is in the pill you took today

[Krystina661]

My current boyfriend isn't Christian, actually he's not religious at all. We've hardly talked about it because as of now it's no concern, but no matter what I'll respect his beliefs and he respects mine. If I truly love someone then it wouldn't matter to me if they were Christian or not.

[Meche]

Yes, but he's Catholic and I'm protestant.

[faith renewal]

Yes, my husband is a Christian. He wants to be a pastor (not that that means anything in terms of his faith, some people are in it for the glory. But I think he really is called to it). I think it's very important. Some of our best times are time spent together studying the Bible and worshiping.

[Machin Shin]

my GF, soon-to-be-fiance' is a christian. in fact, we are both planning on being missionaries, and we are pretty sure we know wehre God wants us. I believe that a christian should not date/court/marry/etc. a non-christian

[Machin Shin]

yep once you are saved, you are always saved:

John 5:24 - Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

1. "He who hears My word" - Did you do that?

2. "...and believes in Him who sent Me..." - Did you believe what God said and trust Christ as your Savior?

3. "...Has everlasting life..." - Does that mean later or right now?4. "...And Shall not come into judgment" - Does that say "shall not" or "might not"?

5. "...But has passed from death into life" - Does that say "shall pass" or "has passed"?

Saving faith involves Knowlege of who Christ is, Acceptance of His person and work, and that you Trust in Christ alone to save.

[xxRachaelxx]

My boyfriend is sikh - and we've kinda had alot of hassle with us being different religions.

[LilRitt04]

My boyfriend is most definitely a Christian. I have been there and done that with non-christians and for me that just didnt work and I couldnt handle it! So he is Baptist and I am Pentecostal. There is a little bit of a difference there but we work around it...:prayer:

[Saruman]

Don't have a partner, but I would try to find a Christian one, or try to convert one who wasn't.

[Fonzy]

i dont have one. yet

[tqpix]

i don't have one :(I share your misery, brother. :(

[pro_odeh]

I dont have a partner yet. but the most importaint thing about her, would be that she is a christian. Not being so can become fatal for the both..

[billiefan2000]

i am single and while part of me wishes to find someone,part of me dont cause I have learned that it is better to be single and alone than be in a loveless relationship :amen:

[pro_odeh]

cause I have learned that it is better to be single and alone than be in a loveless relationship :amen:
Amen!! :D

[prettyrose436]

i dont have a boyfriend at this time... but its very important to me that he is a christian. I went out with a catholic guy for a year and our beliefs were too different to get along. I've learned that I really should be with a man that is a born-again christian like me :-\

[okiemommy26]

yes they are

[GodFlute2]

As far as my b/f yes, he is a Christian.

[QueenSissi]

I really can't say. Mine used to be a christian but he had a girlfriend who dumped him because she had ynderstood that God wanted her to do so. From then on he got angry and thinks that a God that does this cannot be a good one. In the meantime I think that God did that so that we could meet!!! and marry and build a family...

[LadyCoyote_Fin]

Yes! I'm lucky one!
My Hubby is Christian (and my daughter is Christian too). He is a pastor of Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church, and I'm happy for that.

LC :angel:

[Storygirl394]

Hmm, well I hope so! I can't be SURE seeing as I haven't acctually MET him yet! ;)

[Raheelah]

i don't have a partner, but if i did they would have to be a Christian otherwise their would most likely be conflicts in our relationship :) ;) :D :cool: :P :wave: :thumbsup: :amen: :clap: :hug: :preach: :prayer: :groupray: :bow: :angel:

[die2live]

I don't have a "partner" and I doubt very much that I ever will. However, it is extremely important for a Christian not to be "unequally yoked." (2 Corinthians 6:14) A marriage is a team. A team requires teamwork. A Christian works toward one goal: GOd's glory. A non-Christian doesn't. Therefore, they would be working against, or at least opposite of each other. That's not much of a team.

[ysl_75]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian? Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?
Yes my hubby is a Christian and of course it matter if they are not Christian because they can affect us and will lose faith in God, and its more important in a relationship because it will actually help us to improved the relationship better ... learned how to loves each other and learned how to forgive each other. :wave:

[RadicallyTransformedMom]

yep

[Belle0985]

Yes he is, but I don't think your partner should necessarily have to although it really helps a lot! So long as you are both loving and understanding of one another I don't see any problem with it :).

[pinkberry]

I don't have a boyfriend yet. I don't think that it really matters to me this young. If we are just dating and not serious then it wouldn't really matter to me, but when I get married I want my husband to be a christian, preferably catholic. I think that is very important that my husband would have the same beliefs that I do! :bow:

[FlyerBoy]

I don't currently have a partner. But I feel it doesn't matter if my partner was Christian or not. If they are not then maybe they will end up christian.

Jacob

[mycatspice]

It's important to have a partner w/the same beliefs as oneself. Remember that the Bible says to be equally yoked. :thumbsup:

[~ Gig ~]

Yes:thumbsup:

[ninetails390]

Yeah, my boyfriend is a wonderful Christian. :) I believe that that's the ingle most important thing I could ask for in a relationship. *nods*

[Sweet Pea]

Yes :)

[Lithium Hobo]

Yes, she is a Christian, but it does not bother me. However, I am an atheist, and she does not know that, and in my experience, Christians have a bigger problem with atheists than atheists have with Christians. But we do love each other, so my gut feeling is she'd be okay with it.

[Tanyalita]

My partner is a Christian. He's the one who actually got me into reading the Bible and learning more about God. I thank God every day for blessing me with him. :amen:

[PandaBear]

I don't have one currently. Is it important? For me I think it would be helpful...certainly to keep me in line, to help me through spiritual struggles. Hopefully I could be the same as well. However, if I were to fall in love with a non-Christian, I think I'd be very willing to try and work it out.

[Nyvvy777]

My boyfriend whom I have been with for three and a half years in not a Christian. I'd say he is a Deist. He believes that we were created by a higher power and then left for evolution and such to take place with no interference.

Now this, at a time, created problems in certain parts of our relationship. As of now, however, we have worked things out. Meaning he accepts there are a few things I will not do until the right time.

Don't get me wrong though. We have had many a few discussions about my beliefs and I have given him a better understanding of them. I do hope that he will accept Christ into his life, but I will not force this on him by no means. Then again if he doesn't accept Christ, I will not leave because of that and will not love him any less.

[HisLilyWhitePrincess]

My boyfriend is a Christian. I think it is very important, and I would never even date a guy who isn't a Christian. God tells us not to be unequally yolked with unbelievers.

[VictorianVelvet]

When we were married we were both Christian, and still are to this day. :)

[Shanagal]

My husband and I walked a dark road before we turned toward GOD, and we turned our lives around together. I was so happy to be able to watch while my Husband and daughter were baptised at the same time!!

[Savedsis]

yes..

[Peggy~Soo]

No they are not but God & I are working on it!

[tck1987]

I don't have one

[Steve_SandbachBaptist_UK]

Interesting that 56% of people have partners who are Christians.

[Steve_SandbachBaptist_UK]

I've just worked out 80% of all people with partners, have Christian partners, which is not too surprising. :)

[Tawny]

No he is not, well not a practising one. I don't believe it affects our relationship too adversely, I am used to it, I am the only practising Christian in my entire family

[akasmom]

Yup, in fact he has walked with the Lord longer than me!

[dicentra spectabilis]

My husband was raised Catholic, and I was raised Methodist. He doesn't like to talk about it (he's not much of a talker anyway) but something in his upbringing turned him very much against organized religion. His only sister feels the same way. Sometimes I wonder if something traumatic happened to cause them both to have such an aversion to it.

He believes in God, and he is a Christian, although sometimes he resents even that label. He will tell anyone who brings the subject up that HE DOES NOT BELIEVE IN ORGANIZED RELIGION! He's very clear on that. He has been to church with me before, and we go to weddings/funerals/baptisms together, but he's just not interested in attending on a regular basis.

We were married in an outdoor religious ceremony. He would have been OK with a JP, but I very much wanted a marriage under God, and he was fine with that. In fact, he made the outfit that our minister (an old, old friend of my family) wore to the wedding. We had a medieval wedding, and the minister dressed as a monk.

Anyway, that's that.

[GloryandHonor05]

I hope that when I fall in love that he will be a christian

[rachewil15]

Single and I kinda like it. At least at this point in my life.

[AvgJoe]

My wife is Christian too. I believe it does matter and, yes, it is pretty important.

[Rod B]

My wife is a christian also. I feel that a shared religous belief is very helpful in developing and maintaining a strong relationship.

[BeachBlonde]

we found eachother at a christians seminar,before that i was married to a jewish guy but remained in my own church.it was always an issue the different beliefs and i married the first time so young i regret it.everything is grounded for me now.:)

[Rod B]

everything is grounded for me now.:)

Well put BeachBlonde, it certainly makes a difference doesn't it?:)

[Kalista]

My husband and I are both Christians, but he is brand new to the whole thing. I'de been letting it linger in the background for a long while. I knew about it and everything, but didn't follow it much. Today I strive to do much better and feel that I do.

[tqpix]

Is your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband a Christian?I don't have one.

Does it matter if they are or not? Is it important in a relationship?Yes, it matters and yes, it is important in a relationship. The Apostle Paul told us not to be yoked with unbelievers.

[underOATH!]

I don't have one.

[RedneckAnglican]

yes...and it's VERY important...

[DanielJamesSimon]

I don't have one yet, but when my time comes to get one, she will be a Christian.

[alabaster jar]

No, my DH is not a practicing Christian. He was baptized. He went through a stage when he said he was an atheist, but now doesn't like atheists. I think because he's Republican and the tend to swing Left.

One day he found my confirmation cross and hung in up on the wall.

He wanted to go to church this Sunday, but I told him there was communion and it would be very long ('cause in the past he's only gone to our kids' VBS and X-mas programs) and then he said, "okay, I'll stay away from your church, if you don't want me there." And I felt bad, because that's not how I meant it.

So anyway, I was a complete moron. He sounds like he'd like to go to Easter services, so I'll just keep my mouth shut and not worry about whether he'll think it's too long. He likes to see the girls sing.

When we were dating he said he would go to church with me, but I wasn't going myself back then.

[Aaiden]

I think that if one is save and their partner is not... it makes for an interesting situation. I don't think its wrong... it is just something that will have to be faced, with perhaps the worst possible outcome... But all in all it is their choice. And I hope all of use will be able to spend forever with our loved ones.

[Illuminite]

yes and she is the one leading me.I was dating an atheist just 8 months ago but still attending a church.I broke up with this girl because it was never going to go anywhere.I feel when someones on the same spiritual field as you,you have that added bond-

[Jamme]

Yep, he's the son of a bishop.

[GEO4CHRIST]

I dont have 1 at the moment

[xianlexavier]

yes, and I thank the good Lord above for it!!!! :amen:


-:angel: Lex the elf

[eternal_flame_1988]

Yes, my boyfriend is and I am glad. When I met him, i was sort of becoming less and less involved within my Christianity and he inspired me to go back to Youth Group and church. I am also glad that he is such a strong Christian, because i would never be able to cope with having an atheist boyfriend.

[Scholar in training]

I'm single. I don't have a "significant other", but I do hope to be married sometime in the future.

[IrishGrace]

Yes my husband is a Christian. It's important to *me* that my partner be Christian. I never dated a guy who wasn't. But that's my own personal preference. I'm not gonna tell somebody else they can't date a non-Christian or whatever.

[BubblesRelena]

He's not a practicing christian. Although he believes in God...kinda. he's not sure...a new "babe" I shall say..in christ. ^_~" But we're looking for a church, and that was his idea. ^_~"

~BubblesRelena

[eternal_flame_1988]

He's not a practicing christian. Although he believes in God...kinda. he's not sure...a new "babe" I shall say..in christ. ^_~" But we're looking for a church, and that was his idea. ^_~"

~BubblesRelena

that's great. did you help him in his faith or did he start wanting to find out more by himself?

[Smurph_89]

i dont have one because im not married

[runner_for_jc]

SORRY IM SINGLE!
Jordan GIbson*24

[California Dreamin']

He is a Christian, but never went to church until I came along.

[MsSnow]

mine is a christian

[AngylBelle]

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

Yes, we both are, but the mix of his conservatism and my liberalism can make things quite fiesty sometimes!! Thank the Lord for the "love" thing... ^_^ . I think having a partner that is the same faith as you is always a good thing, but it is possible to have just as a great relationship without it. When it comes to love, there is no standard in my opinion. ;)

[himers77]

My husband is a christian and he is the one that helped me become a christian.

[Nanee5]

Yes, me and my hubby both are Christians :)

[-Lily-]

No, my fiancé isn't.
I'm really hoping he will become a christian, it's so sad that the love of my life doesn't share my beliefs. :cry:

[Salubri]

Just like me, no he is not a Christian..per se...Actually he is an Ex-Mormon

But we both kinda have the same ideal of Christ, just alot of other stuff too ;)

[kleptobismol]

dont have one yet...kinda. its complicated...but the guy who im kinda going out with is a christian

[halifaxhoney]

My boyfriend is Christian.

[baller_4_jc]

Yes she is.

[reformedfan]

we both became Christian after we were married as heathens

[byfaith1965]

My husband isnt YET!!! Remember all will bow down. Hes getting closer. I can see the seed growing in him. He just told me yesturday that last Christmas was the first Chirstmas ever that he understood what it truly meant. The first time in his life of 39 years that he actually got into the true Christmas spirit. You know passed the material stuff. Praise the Lord!!! Glory be to God!!!! God is good!!! All the time!!!!!!

[alabaster jar]

no, not really; he was baptised. His family is not particularly religious except for one of his sisters.

[Ceccia]

My current bf is agnostic. Personally I prefer my partner to have the same faith values, but I don't think I would reject someone because they have different beliefs. (I wouldn't, however, date someone who was against the idea of God, or a raving atheist who was closed-minded about even the possibility of God.) My partners don't ahve to be Christian, but they do need to be respectful and open-minded about faith.

When I do date non-Christians, I am more mindful of my "testimony" (I hate the overuse and misuse of that term, but you know what I mean--my lifestyle, and how my actions and words reflect Christ and how I'm representing my religion to others.) And I certainly pray for them, and we usually are very open to discussion about religion. My current bf and I talk about religion and God and death and spirituality and all that, and I wouldn't rule out the possibility that God brings certain people into my life in certain capacities partly so that I can be a witness for Him and reach people.

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

My husband is a highly intellegent Christian man, anytime I have a religious question, or a question about the Bible... he generally knows the answer

[Tapies27]

We are both Christians.

[FiRePrOoF_bUnNy]

yeh my boyfriend is a christian. Hes the first christian boyfriend i've had and i started to notice the difference from day one. Its the most amazing relationship ive ever had, i can tell him everything in full confidence...hes one of the only people im fully honest with about God, as many of my friends are non-christian. Its good to be able to share something like that with another person, we pray for each other...but the best prayer we've ever prayed was about God being in the center of our relationship :D i love him to bits :kiss:

[Aria_Joy87]

Yes!! My boyfriend David is a Christian! :clap:

It totally makes a difference. Dating someone who's not a Christian can be so hard, mostly because there's this huge part of your life that they may never understand. And never go into a relationship thinking you can 'change them' because 9 times out of 10, it will not work. Dating a non-Christian can seriously damage your faith and leave you more open to compromising your beliefs. Stand firm in your faith. That says more than you can possibly imagine.

One of the biggest things that I find important in a relationship is respect. Respect for eachother is a huge thing, not just in respect for eachother's bodies but for their heart and mind and feelings and opinions. David and I have that respect for eachother because we both believe the same things and both want to follow God in everything that we do. I am so happy that God's brought us together, and even though I'm not a "forever" kind of person, if forever is in God's plan for David and I, you won't find me complaining. ;)

[Kekkaku Ryuu]

I don't have one, and I probably never will.

[spontanious_george]

What a coincidence seeing you here Christine:clap:. Yes my girlfriend is a Christian, and shes got to be one of the funkiest Christians i know. as she said, we can share everything, and its great fellowship, shes absolutily wonderful and a blessing from God!!!

Love you Christine:kiss:(tahts a manly kiss btw, pink means nothing!!!!)

[RJHarmony84]

Yes my husband is a Christian but in name only--he never goes to church, detests most people who call themselves Christians, and never reads the Bible or Prays--at least never when I'm around. :(

[YC Bearzie]

:( Don't have one, but if i did he would probably have to be....I think for me it would be too difficult otherwise.

[Gukkor]

The girl I'm dating now (and who I'd like to have for a girlfriend) is a Wiccan, actually. I know not how deep her faith in her religion runs, but hopefully if things progress into something more serious I'll have the opportunity to guide her to Christ.

[Happygal]

Yup my boyfriend is from my church. He used to practise Catholicism when he was young, but move away from it after his mom passed away!!

[Kims]

My Husband is, praise the Lord.

[Kolya]

Yes, my wife is, praise God. And we worship together.

[handmaiden97]

Well Im single....but when I do have a husband, of course He will be a chrisitian. I think it is vitally important that two people in marriage share the same faith.

The bible tells us not to be unequally yoked...I think that applies to more than just being sure we marry someone who is a beleiver but marrying someone who shares our convictions. It would hard for a woman who has a strong relationship with the Lord, has stong convictions about who she is as a woman of God & wants to live in a way that glorifies God, to marry a man who was christian in name only, but did not live it in the rest of his life....sure they are both christians but they are not equally yoked. she would always be wishing her husband would step up to the plate and lead their home spiritually and yet at the same time steppign up to do it herself, not allowing her hubby that chance to lead, cause she has more matuirity......likewise it would be just as detrimental for a man to be stong in the Lord and marry a woman who went to church but not at all intrested to go any deeper. The poor guy would be trying to lead his family into the things of God and his wife, instead of beign a helpmeet to him would be draging her feet, slowing him down. The guy would probably feel like he was always havign to pull her along!!! so when we seek a marriage partner we need to look deeper then what faith are they? do they share my love for the Word, do we have simalar convitions about how to live and raise our family, are our life goals and dreams compatible? is God first in thier life (Even over thier love for me?) -if so that is a good thing, cause if God has a persons heart He will get their feet as well.