amy99roo
Apr 11, 2007, 11:52 AM
I recently had a relationship conflict with someone who I have religious differences with... He is Christian and I do not believe in God.
Although I do not believe in God, I do believe in religion. I want my kids to go to church (probably whatever religion my partner is) because I feel it would be a cultural disservice to them to not be exposed to that. I will not try to convice someone to not believe and do not wish to be convinced either. That is not a religious or faith issue to me; it is a personal respect issue. I celebrate the major holidays (as it represents family time and my family believes in God) and want my children to do the same. I would be more than willing to be married in a church, go to church with my partner, and fully support their religious faith.
I was brought up in church and did personal investigation into eastern and western religions and came to my own conclusions. I fully respect someone who has come to a different conclusion. My lack of faith has zero bearing on my life and the choices I make. I do understand that faith can have a high bearing on other people's choices and would support a partner who holds that to a high importance.
So my question here from a Christian POV: Would this matter? Or is the fact that I simply don't believe in God trump these things?
Although I do not believe in God, I do believe in religion. I want my kids to go to church (probably whatever religion my partner is) because I feel it would be a cultural disservice to them to not be exposed to that. I will not try to convice someone to not believe and do not wish to be convinced either. That is not a religious or faith issue to me; it is a personal respect issue. I celebrate the major holidays (as it represents family time and my family believes in God) and want my children to do the same. I would be more than willing to be married in a church, go to church with my partner, and fully support their religious faith.
I was brought up in church and did personal investigation into eastern and western religions and came to my own conclusions. I fully respect someone who has come to a different conclusion. My lack of faith has zero bearing on my life and the choices I make. I do understand that faith can have a high bearing on other people's choices and would support a partner who holds that to a high importance.
So my question here from a Christian POV: Would this matter? Or is the fact that I simply don't believe in God trump these things?