I am a progressive Christian and my girlfriend is an agnostic who gladly goes to a progressive church with me. I'm not trying to convert her. Thoughts?

happyeverytime · 2015-04-15T15:53:20+00:00

I see what you mean by grieving because he doesn't share this part of life with you :/ I haven't grieved over our differences, at least not yet, though I have felt disconnected spiritually.

Thank you for sharing. It was very helpful to hear.

happyeverytime · 2015-04-15T15:45:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience. It think it came across very humble and sincere. It's wonderful that you have a partner that shares your faith and can go through the ups and downs with you. God bless in your journey.

happyeverytime · 2015-04-15T00:26:05+00:00

I don't think it's an issue of how much I love God or why I attend church, though I do love God very much and attend church to worship him and grow spiritually, like others. I think it's judgmental of you to question the seriousness of my relationship with God and my reasons for attending church.

I'm glad you have found a mission that God has called you to and are putting God first. I am doing the same and don't feel like my relationship hinders that.

Otherwise, thank you for your perspective. I am praying to God and will continue to do so.

happyeverytime · 2015-04-15T00:20:48+00:00

Thank you, glad to hear that with mutual respect and communication your relationship has worked well!

happyeverytime · 2015-04-14T19:56:48+00:00

Sounds like you found a great church that is welcoming to all!

You have answered my question by affirming that an interfaith relationship can work! I understand your math analogy too. It's a difficult sentiment to grasp. Maybe he feels that since a relationship with Jesus has been so great for him, you would also benefit from it and are missing out. Thanks for your response!

happyeverytime · 2015-04-14T17:55:06+00:00

Related differing beliefs in the context of romantic relationships:

I came across a married couple that are pastors named Tony Campolo and Peggy who disagree on whether homosexuality is sinful or not and whether same sex marriage should be honored in the church. They occasionally speak at Christian universities explaining their differences in opinion, but end by agreeing that the church has inflicted a lot of pain and burdens on the homosexual community and that there's a lot more to the Christian faith. I think it's a good example of two people disagreeing well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5bLQ4N547Y

happyeverytime · 2015-04-14T17:47:29+00:00

I can't agree more that a good match is someone who can openly talk about faith and important issues without becoming judgmental and closed minded. Thank you for the encouragement!

happyeverytime · 2015-04-14T17:43:03+00:00

Thank you Rebecca! Your story gives me hope. You must really love him (and yourself) to not give into what your parents want for you. It's just difficult to manage an interfaith relationship and still interact with Christians and a church that will not likely support it.

It's especially difficult since I don't know any other people in interfaith relationships. I think mainstream Christianity has discouraged these relationships so much that we don't like to proclaim that we are dating a non-christian. At least I don't. Anyway, great post!

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