cooooooks:
The liberal ones are dishonest.

They like to pretend as though we didn't read the Bible.

1Sharon:


Hmm..how?

When I say liberal, I mean non-practising

cooooooks:
Fundamental Christians are honest.

Liberal & non practicing (not the same) are confused.

eomajeh:
fine discussion....

But i as i go through it, the only conclusion in sight is that "religion divides".

I see persons who call themselves true christians vilifying a fine christian woman who has been a model wife in a happy marriage for 7 years. To these persons, her crime is marrying an atheist. Some of these persons quote verses in the christian holy book to justify the concealed enmity they have towards others not aligning with them in faith, especially atheists. Is this not the same as Muslims calling others not aligning with them in faith as infidels? Know that they also quote verses in their holy book for justification.

If we look at one another as individuals, and really respect one another, we really can live together irrespective of our religious differences. And for those concerned about the children of the union, know that atheist (at least my kind) don't go proselytizing. I teach our kids to have an open mind. I remember my girl once asking me whether I or mummy was right about the god subject; and my answer was why she thought either of us was right. Trust me, the little girl has been taught more christian stuff than kids in many all-christian home. But importantly, she's learned to avoid some fallacies, such as the fallacy of false dilemma.
daddy may like rice, and mummy may like beans, but she can like either or neither. That's up to her. We don't teach her what to think; we teach her how to think.

So please, stop all the enmity (whether overt or concealed). Respect one another's (especially your partners') taste/ preferences. Don't see your taste as superior. Don't force your taste on others. And you'll find that just as a rice-person and a beans-person can be successfully married, so a christain and an atheist can be successfully married.

1Sharon:


Hmm so which do you prefer

aroundtheearth:
Some atheists and agnostics can be very good people, more so than Christians. That said, in terms of a longterm relationship, religious compatibility is important.

@OP/Milann, you should change the title of the thread to "Would you date an atheist?" to get more replies.

pozehnani:
Can two walk together except they agree? No. Your Faith and beliefs will definitely contrast and clash making the relationship an unhealthy one.

Once I find out he's an Atheist, I'll stylishly cut off from him because the Bible says I should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; which this sorta relationship is all shades of. So, I'll gladly and joyfully pass.

etrange:


Nigerian men need to read this over and over again!

Viciheaka:
y do we need to read it explain or stop sharing stuff with me.. Share airtime, money, medical knowledge

etrange:


Stop sharing stuff with you? Do I know you?

fieryy:
Wahala for those who don't want to date us ooo

techtechh:

Most atheists are bitter people. They will not understand your point of view. I used to be one(atheist). They are as toxic as the religion people they criticise

cooooooks:
Fundamental Christians are honest.

Liberal & non practicing (not the same) are confused.

HardMirror:
you are right that liberal christians are confused. I agree 100% why? because christianity requires you take a solid stand with the full expectations of the religion, you cannot be on the fence as a christian. so homosexual christians for example are confused set of people cos need to twist the scriptures to support their liberal belief.

you say fundamental christians are honest, well to a large extent, but only when it comes to validation of their religion. are they honest about the problems of their religion? Absolutely not, they are extremely dishonest when they must defend their religion and only honest in matters that validates them or their religion.

HardMirror:
interesting. i am interested in your story.
1. were you born an atheist? if no, how did you become an atheist?
2. if you are no longer an atheist, what God so you subscribe to and why?

thanks

HardMirror:
you are right that liberal christians are confused. I agree 100% why? because christianity requires you take a solid stand with the full expectations of the religion, you cannot be on the fence as a christian. so homosexual christians for example are confused set of people cos need to twist the scriptures to support their liberal belief.

budaatum:


You are very dishonest! The first few minutes of this video already challenged your ignorant portrayal of all Muslims around the world being the same, but you shamelessly claim all Muslims are the same all around the world! Are all Muslims boko haram where you live? Are there no Muslims in your family or your neighbourhood for you to see that not all Muslims go about killing others?

I am very very dissapointed in you Hardmirror but not surprised, since you made the same claim against Christians, and in a thread where Christians clearly showed you that they don't all believe alike!

Do know that I will post this where your peers will see it. That is the level of my disgust at your ignorance!

To everyone else, please see below my response when this individual made the same ignorant claim about Christians!

And know hard, I still immensely love you.

pocohantas:
Date?
I will marry him and be cooking his favourite food everyday. In fact, I will pay dowry to his people.

Lonelypacifist6:
Fancy a 46 y/o Divorcée? No need to pay grooms price.

pocohantas:


Lol. My mum is just 50. Would you be able to respect her like this?

I think I remember your moniker.

pocohantas:

Lol. My mum is just 50. Would you be able to respect her like this?
I think I remember your moniker.

Lonelypacifist6:
Really! My eldest brother is older than your mum! And I call him by his name. Then you'd be like 30 or less jezz! Now I'm ashamed I took a shot at you.'(

Kondomatic:
….

pocohantas:


I like older men, but they are always older than my elder one. I try not to stretch it to my mother’s age bracket. Not like it is a big deal to me sha.

pocohantas:


You like them old or what?

Lonelypacifist6:
No! You just seem too young.

pocohantas:


What age bracket do you have in mind when you want to remarry?

HardMirror:
why dont you ladies contribute to discussions in the religion section? Surprised to see we have so many atheists on nairaland.