As an atheist can you marry a Christian, especially those of you in Nigeria where most people are religious, when I was a Christian we were warned never to be yoked with unbelievers, and it's hard to find a good looking guy who isn't a Christian, when you tell them you're a non believer they look at you like a devil worshiper.

P.S
Does anyone know if Seun Osewa is a believer? because I'm really digging him right now.

Yes, I can marry a christian....albeit a very liberal one


Seun is an atheist.

Yes why not

Yeah, as long as she is only marginally superstitious and we understand that she can't force religion on the kids.

and what's wrong with a Christian? the question should be the other way round

Dolemite: As an atheist can you marry a Christian, especially those of you in Nigeria where most people are religious, when I was a Christian we were warned never to be yoked with unbelievers, and it's hard to find a good looking guy who isn't a Christian, when you tell them you're a non believer they look at you like a devil worshiper.

P.S
Does anyone know if Seun Osewa is a believer? because I'm really digging him right now.

Can two walk together except they agree?

logicboy01: Yes, I can marry a christian....albeit a very liberal one


Seun is an atheist.

I also have this same view, but finding a very liberal one in Nigeria is 'mission too difficult'.

Dolemite: As an atheist can you marry a Christian, especially those of you in Nigeria where most people are religious,[...] it's hard to find a good looking guy who isn't a Christian

Kai madam Dolemite you no try 4 us jare. Are you trying to say that statistically speaking most of my atheist brothers wooh-wooh? Explain yourself o. These are the kind of statements make me check display picture. You hot no be small sha.

A true christian won't marry an atheist. They think we're all blind fools. And again, our own atheist bible says "do not be unequally yorked with believers" . Thinkam, there will be a lot of clashes, eg child rearing, what will you teach your kids, creationism or big bang/abiogenesis? Bigotry or freethinking?

Probably 'christians' that can't rightfully divide the word of truth.

Op, why are you an atheist?

I can marry a Christian provided is religion didn't disturb my own belief and love between us

Dolemite, marry me. I'm an atheist, single, handsome.

it depends on the definition of the CHRISTIAN, but i prefer a secular person than religious bigots

Would you marry someone with a mental illness?

I'd rather not.

I could marry a Christian, but they better attend a plain, boring church like the Anglican or Methodist Church, not the Fire and Brimstone Evangelical Holy Ghost Faith Healing Tabernacle with Rev. Dr. Prophet Apostle Johnny Guyman.

onetrack: I could marry a Christian, but they better attend a plain, boring church like the Anglican or Methodist Church, not the Fire and Brimstone Evangelical Holy Ghost Faith Healing Tabernacle with Rev. Dr. Prophet Apostle Johnny Guyman.

LOL. why?

PastorOluT:

Can two walk together except they agree?

In the same vein I ask, can Christianity co-exist with another religion or culture? What is left of the tolerance or love if Christianity has to live alone.

Xcapist:

LOL. why?

Because it would not end well. I don't mind people with a general belief in a vague god, but I could not handle someone who sees Jesus on a piece of toast.

somehow the atheists confuse Christians with religious groups

Proffdada: somehow the atheists confuse Christians with religious groups

Then feel free to enlighten us with what a Christian is.

Kay17:

In the same vein I ask, can Christianity co-exist with another religion or culture? What is left of the tolerance or love if Christianity has to live alone.

Sorry for u if u cant understand this, did u realize I didnt even mention religion?

This is very simple for anyone to comprhend, no two people can end up in such relationships if they dont agree irrespectiive of their religion.

PastorOluT:

Can two walk together except they agree?

Just take a look at nature.
Sameness means regression. Diversity means progress. This is manifest in biology, physics, chemistry, psychology and sociology.

Nature favors opposites and diversity.

Infact I can make the argument that the reason sub-sahara Africa lagged behind in progress was because we late in infusion of variety and diversity into our civilizations.

Therefore, your bible is wrong on that count.

Proffdada: somehow the atheists confuse Christians with religious groups

Again, another Christian denying religion.
The chicken is coming home to roost.
All of a sudden, Christians are growing ashamed of the word " religion".
Big laughter.

PastorOluT:

Sorry for u if u cant understand this, did u realize I didnt even mention religion?

This is very simple for anyone to comprhend, no two people can end up in such relationships if they dont agree irrespectiive of their religion.

It is not just about two people co-existing, rather it is a statement you are making about yourself as a Christian and how your religion governs your relationship with other people of different faiths and convictions.

plaetton:

Again, another Christian denying religion.
The chicken is coming home to roost.
All of a sudden, Christians are growing ashamed of the word " religion".
Big laughter.

Aren't you married? Is your wife a Christian?

texanomaly:

Aren't you married? Is your wife a Christian?

Yes to the above.

plaetton:

Yes to the above.

Does it affect your home life in any way? Sorry if this question is too personal.

texanomaly:

Does it affect your home life in any way? Sorry if this question is too personal.

Not at all.

I actually went to church to woo her.
I still sometimes drive her to , or pick her up from church.

The funny thing is that sometimes my wife and I mock religion together and laugh it out.
I have come to realize that she, as well as many people, especially in Nigeria are religious because the society did not and does not provide for or allow the growth of alternative worldviews.

She is intrigued , and even thrilled with the fact that I represent an alternative worldview different from the only one she has ever known.

plaetton:

Not at all.

I actually went to church to woo her.
I still sometimes drive her to , or pick her up from church.

The funny thing is that sometimes my wife and I mock religion together and laugh it out.
I have come to realize that she, as well as many people, especially in Nigeria are religious because the society did not and does not provide for or allow the growth of alternative worldviews.

She is intrigued , and even thrilled with the fact that I represent an alternative worldview different from the only one she has ever known.

Interesting. Has your being atheist ever caused her problems with others? I believe you said once that you don't live in Nigeria. Doesn't that make it easier for her to be married to an atheist?

texanomaly:

Interesting. Has your being atheist ever caused her problems with others? I believe you said once that you don't live in Nigeria. Doesn't that make it easier for her to be married to an atheist?

I do live in Nigeria, though I do spend considerable time abroad.
And yes, her friends and church members are shocked that she could be happily married to an atheist.

It is only her mother and father that she keeps the knowledge from.

Believe me, most people in Nigeria think that atheists are aliens from another planet ruled by satan. lol

While most are scared and spiteful, many others are intrigued and curious to probe my mind to see what manner of devil occupies it.

plaetton:


I do live in Nigeria, though I do spend considerable time abroad.
And yes, her friends and church members are shocked that she could be happily married to an atheist.

It is only her mother and father that she keeps the knowledge from.

Believe me, most people in Nigeria think that atheists are aliens from another planet ruled by satan. lol

While most are scared and spiteful, many others are intrigued and curious to probe my mind to see what manner of devil occupies it.

Lol @ the last sentence. I'm not sure why I thought you didn't live in Nigeria. Hmmm.

plaetton:

Again, another Christian denying religion.
The chicken is coming home to roost.
All of a sudden, Christians are growing ashamed of the word " religion".
Big laughter.

you see, your confusion still reeks , I didn't say religion, I said RELIGIOUS GROUPS. Christians are different from these because of our encounter with Christ. religious groups only worship their deities from vagueness. But when you get close to Jesus Christ you will know what a LIVING God is

onetrack:

Then feel free to enlighten us with what a Christian is.

Christians are followers of Christ and those who have had and have close encounter with Him. through Him they communicate with God. they souls are secured in the afterlife to be with God eternally.