Are marriages between Christians and atheists a bad idea? Some think so - including some atheists. Some Christians, however, find the idea to be positively outrageous. According to them, such a marriage is not likely to survive because of the differing religious and spiritual opinions.

Mark H. Creech writes in Agape Press:

For a belihttp://mtblogadmin.about.com/app?__mode=view&_type=entry&blog_id=45&id=13243&saved_changes=1ever to be yoked in marriage to an unbeliever is cruel. By definition alone, Christians and non-Christians are pulling in different directions. Marriage between the two is not only a poor working relationship, but inevitably becomes a source of anguish for both partners.

Of course, such marriages can survive quite well. Creech is concerned about the divorce rates in America, but what should concern him most is the fact that divorce among nonbelievers is lower than among evangelical Christians. If divorce is a problem, it’s due to flighty evangelicals who have trouble committing to a long-term relationship.

Perhaps Christians could benefit from marriage to stable, loving atheists? Perhaps atheists should reach out to evangelical Christians in order to set a good example for them and find stability in their lives. Evangelicals Christians have trouble in their lives, it seems, and if we atheists can help we really should.

 

Quick Poll: Can relationships - and even marriages - between theists and atheists work?

1. Yes - not in every case, but it is possible as long as both parties are flexible and willing to work at it.
2. Maybe, but it's rare.
3. Never - people who try are only kidding themselves.
4. I don't know / don't care.

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