A Christian will not be yoked with a Muslim in Marriage
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tffy2004
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I disagree, interfaith marriages happen everyday.
Personally I don't believe in all these denominations and religions. People either believe in the one and only true God or they don't. They either believe that he sent his son to save or they don't. They either believe the Word of God or they don't.
The only scripture I can think of that pertains to the statement in the title of the thread is:
2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
So basically we are either Believers or we aren't. And we believers are not to be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. Now if you start out an unbeliever and marry an unbeliever then you become a believer, then that is something that God will take care of if and only when you go to him in prayer about the unbelieving spouse.
Hope that made sense.
MomofThreeBoys
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How can it be yoked when one believes Jesus is divine and God and the other doesn't?
From a Christian's perspective, I don't see how it could be.
Now, if you are already married, I don't believe you should get divorced.
From a Christian's perspective, I don't see how it could be.
Now, if you are already married, I don't believe you should get divorced.
Precious_1
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Yes, your post made sense. Thanks for your input tffy 
I disagree, interfaith marriages happen everyday.
Personally I don't believe in all these denominations and religions. People either believe in the one and only true God or they don't. They either believe that he sent his son to save or they don't. They either believe the Word of God or they don't.
The only scripture I can think of that pertains to the statement in the title of the thread is:
2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
So basically we are either Believers or we aren't. And we believers are not to be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. Now if you start out an unbeliever and marry an unbeliever then you become a believer, then that is something that God will take care of if and only when you go to him in prayer about the unbelieving spouse.
Hope that made sense.
To anyone else, please chime in...
discobiscuits
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yoke:
M-W
Main Entry:1yokePronunciation: \ˈyōk\ Function:noun Inflected Form(s):plural yokesEtymology:Middle English yok, from Old English geoc; akin to Old High German joh yoke, Latin jugum, Greek zygon, Sanskrit yuga, Latin jungere to joinDate:before 12th century 1
a: a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
b: an arched device formerly laid on the neck of a defeated person c: a frame fitted to a person's shoulders to carry a load in two equal portions
g: a clamp or similar piece that embraces two parts to hold or unite them in position2plural usually yoke : two animals yoked or worked together3 a (1): an oppressive agency (2): servitude, bondage b: tie, link; especially : marriage
Function:verb Inflected Form(s):yoked; yok·ingDate:before 12th century transitive verb1 a (1): to put a yoke on (2): to join in or with a yoke b: to attach a draft animal to; also : to attach (a draft animal) to something2: to join as if by a yoke3: to put to workintransitive verb: to become joined or linked
Okay. the bible says "unequally" yoked [to an unbeliever]. this implies that one can be "equally" yoked [to an unbeliever]. this word's meaning, in general, has remained the same over time and languages. it refers to binding two things that possess equal strength together to perform a function. this "yoking" covers not just marriage but friendships and other strong interpersonal bonds that may cause a believer to fall.
a marriage incorporates the binding of two things to perform a function. in the case of marriage, we are instructed or encouraged to be yoked equally. i suppose it is to prevent a union of a weak believer with a strong unbeliever because the stronger one will eventually overpower the weaker. in the case of animals it was imperative that they be equal in strength as the stronger animal could break the neck of a weaker animal.
in marriage, from what i've seen in the bible, if a believer is married to an unbeliever 1. the believer is not bound to the unbeliever, 2. if the B stays w/ the UB then the UB can be saved or won to christ (so to speak) by the godliness of the B spouse. 3. if the unbeliever wants out, they can separate w/o condemnation.
also what i understand from what i've read, specifically citing solomon, god would not want us with an unbeliever because they may draw us away from him (ostensibly if their belief in their religion/god is stroger -there it is again two joined based on strength- they will eventually 'win' or turn us to their cause). this did happen to solomon but he was also warned by god not to marry certain women. i belive that the general thought behind god's warning to solomon applies to all believers.
with all that said, i would prefer not to marry someone who is not a christian and would not do so. however, i am not against it in the general sense because the unbeliever could be won to christ.
most people take that passage to mean do not be yoked with an unbeliever, but i do not believe that is what it is instructing us to do. i believe it is telling us not to be joined to an unbeliever whose faith in other than jesus/god is stronger than the believer's faith in jesus/god.
(please note that in my above post that i'm paraphrasing so if it is not word for word "correct bible-eze" it is b/c i'm not quoting scripture i'm paraphrasing based on my understanding of scripture. if i find that my understanding is incorrect or needs to be adjusted, i will make that correction at the HS's instruction and guidance not other ppl's opinion or their understanding of scripture.)
finally, IMO the concept of being unequally yoked is a teaching from a person that is based on god's word is not the same as a direct teaching from god.
what i mean by that is in some of paul's writings, he has said "I Paul say, not the Lord" and again in others he says "The Lord, not I Paul...." so even paul clarifies that it is he that is doing the teaching but that he is teaching based on his personal experiences with god and his study of scripture. as it relates to marriage, paul was single a.k.a. unmarried as am i) & people follow and believe an unmarried man's teachings and opinions on the subject but i digress.....
as ya'll know i could go on but i'm tired now.
final thought, i would not marry an unbeliever for both me and any children we may have but more so i know where i'm weak and i'm taught to guard my heart & that includes marring someone who does not believe that jesus is lord and god is "i am that i am" etc. etc. etc. BUT like SophiaRose, it CAN be done and IMO there is nothing wrong with it.
M-W
Main Entry:1yokePronunciation: \ˈyōk\ Function:noun Inflected Form(s):plural yokesEtymology:Middle English yok, from Old English geoc; akin to Old High German joh yoke, Latin jugum, Greek zygon, Sanskrit yuga, Latin jungere to joinDate:before 12th century 1
a: a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
b: an arched device formerly laid on the neck of a defeated person c: a frame fitted to a person's shoulders to carry a load in two equal portions
g: a clamp or similar piece that embraces two parts to hold or unite them in position2plural usually yoke : two animals yoked or worked together3 a (1): an oppressive agency (2): servitude, bondage b: tie, link; especially : marriage
Function:verb Inflected Form(s):yoked; yok·ingDate:before 12th century transitive verb1 a (1): to put a yoke on (2): to join in or with a yoke b: to attach a draft animal to; also : to attach (a draft animal) to something2: to join as if by a yoke3: to put to workintransitive verb: to become joined or linked
Okay. the bible says "unequally" yoked [to an unbeliever]. this implies that one can be "equally" yoked [to an unbeliever]. this word's meaning, in general, has remained the same over time and languages. it refers to binding two things that possess equal strength together to perform a function. this "yoking" covers not just marriage but friendships and other strong interpersonal bonds that may cause a believer to fall.
a marriage incorporates the binding of two things to perform a function. in the case of marriage, we are instructed or encouraged to be yoked equally. i suppose it is to prevent a union of a weak believer with a strong unbeliever because the stronger one will eventually overpower the weaker. in the case of animals it was imperative that they be equal in strength as the stronger animal could break the neck of a weaker animal.
in marriage, from what i've seen in the bible, if a believer is married to an unbeliever 1. the believer is not bound to the unbeliever, 2. if the B stays w/ the UB then the UB can be saved or won to christ (so to speak) by the godliness of the B spouse. 3. if the unbeliever wants out, they can separate w/o condemnation.
also what i understand from what i've read, specifically citing solomon, god would not want us with an unbeliever because they may draw us away from him (ostensibly if their belief in their religion/god is stroger -there it is again two joined based on strength- they will eventually 'win' or turn us to their cause). this did happen to solomon but he was also warned by god not to marry certain women. i belive that the general thought behind god's warning to solomon applies to all believers.
with all that said, i would prefer not to marry someone who is not a christian and would not do so. however, i am not against it in the general sense because the unbeliever could be won to christ.
most people take that passage to mean do not be yoked with an unbeliever, but i do not believe that is what it is instructing us to do. i believe it is telling us not to be joined to an unbeliever whose faith in other than jesus/god is stronger than the believer's faith in jesus/god.
(please note that in my above post that i'm paraphrasing so if it is not word for word "correct bible-eze" it is b/c i'm not quoting scripture i'm paraphrasing based on my understanding of scripture. if i find that my understanding is incorrect or needs to be adjusted, i will make that correction at the HS's instruction and guidance not other ppl's opinion or their understanding of scripture.)
finally, IMO the concept of being unequally yoked is a teaching from a person that is based on god's word is not the same as a direct teaching from god.
what i mean by that is in some of paul's writings, he has said "I Paul say, not the Lord" and again in others he says "The Lord, not I Paul...." so even paul clarifies that it is he that is doing the teaching but that he is teaching based on his personal experiences with god and his study of scripture. as it relates to marriage, paul was single a.k.a. unmarried as am i) & people follow and believe an unmarried man's teachings and opinions on the subject but i digress.....
as ya'll know i could go on but i'm tired now.
final thought, i would not marry an unbeliever for both me and any children we may have but more so i know where i'm weak and i'm taught to guard my heart & that includes marring someone who does not believe that jesus is lord and god is "i am that i am" etc. etc. etc. BUT like SophiaRose, it CAN be done and IMO there is nothing wrong with it.
All_Me
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First, like one sista stated there is a big difference between the Muslim faith and that of a Christian. The Muslim faith believes that Jesus is just a major prophet. So the conflicts lies in the Sonship of Jesus. Their faith does not believe that Jesus is the Son of God. They do not believe in the Trinity- Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Depending on whether the household would be traditional or not would determine the woman's position in the house. Either way eventually, the Muslim man would be urged to convert his wife to the Muslim faith and he would desire her to attend Mosk-services at some point. Also the children would be expected to follow the faith of the man since he is the head of the household. Personally, I was talking with a Muslim man and in the early stages he invited me to go to the mosk. I was curious about it but due to various reasons I did not go. I knew that I would never convert to the Muslim faith. I can not deny Jesus as being Lord and Savior of my life and I know for fact that my children when I do have them will serve the Lord. 
PassionFruit
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I dont think God has a problem with a marriage between the faiths however, I think its a setup for a LOT of pain & heartache...
not sayng it CANT work, but its not going to be a bed of roses ( excuse the pun)
My husband grew up as a Jehovah's Witness... I grew up as a Muslim however because when ya visit grandma's house, ya does as grandma does, I had a LOT of exposure to the Baptist church...
When I met & married my husband, neither of us was practicing in ANY religion, so it was FINE for the most part... Because he was still indoctrinated in JW's beliefs, we didnt get married in a Church which was no biggie cuz I wasnt attending one...
Years later I accepted Jesus the Christ as my Lord & Savior and Ive had mostly HELL to deal with ever since ( in a marital sense) ... Until recently he did everything he could to cause problems or keep me away from the Church...Oddly he says he wouldnt have a problem with me joining the JW's even though he doesnt go...
Many years before I met my husband, I was engaged to a Muslim man... things were OK since we had the same background but I wasnt practicing ANYTHING and that was a problem for him.. he didnt care of I went to Church or to the Masjid he just felt I should be have some faith in a higher power
not sayng it CANT work, but its not going to be a bed of roses ( excuse the pun)
My husband grew up as a Jehovah's Witness... I grew up as a Muslim however because when ya visit grandma's house, ya does as grandma does, I had a LOT of exposure to the Baptist church...
When I met & married my husband, neither of us was practicing in ANY religion, so it was FINE for the most part... Because he was still indoctrinated in JW's beliefs, we didnt get married in a Church which was no biggie cuz I wasnt attending one...
Years later I accepted Jesus the Christ as my Lord & Savior and Ive had mostly HELL to deal with ever since ( in a marital sense) ... Until recently he did everything he could to cause problems or keep me away from the Church...Oddly he says he wouldnt have a problem with me joining the JW's even though he doesnt go...
Many years before I met my husband, I was engaged to a Muslim man... things were OK since we had the same background but I wasnt practicing ANYTHING and that was a problem for him.. he didnt care of I went to Church or to the Masjid he just felt I should be have some faith in a higher power
Nice & Wavy
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First, like one sista stated there is a big difference between the Muslim faith and that of a Christian. The Muslim faith believes that Jesus is just a major prophet. So the conflicts lies in the Sonship of Jesus. Their faith does not believe that Jesus is the Son of God. They do not believe in the Trinity- Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Depending on whether the household would be traditional or not would determine the woman's position in the house. Either way eventually, the Muslim man would be urged to convert his wife to the Muslim faith and he would desire her to attend Mosk-services at some point. Also the children would be expected to follow the faith of the man since he is the head of the household. Personally, I was talking with a Muslim man and in the early stages he invited me to go to the mosk. I was curious about it but due to various reasons I did not go. I knew that I would never convert to the Muslim faith. I can not deny Jesus as being Lord and Savior of my life and I know for fact that my children when I do have them will serve the Lord.
This whole post is on point. On the way to work this morning I was thinking about this thread. This post was the same thing that I was going to say today, so thank you for saying it first.
gone_fishing
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gone_fishing
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I want to say this matter is covered in the Bible and I perceive it to be divided up into two issues:
If you're already married at the time you (the christian) become saved: (see bolded in the red below).
1 Corinthians 7
Marriage
12To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
15But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
17Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. 18Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man uncircumcised when he was called? He should not be circumcised. 19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts. 20Each one should remain in the situation which he was in when God called him. 21Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. 22For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord's freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ's slave. 23You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 24Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to.
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Then I believe there is the issue of being saved before you are married. If that's the case, I believe the Bible speaks against it.
2 Corinthians 6:14 - Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:15-17 - What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people." Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you”
1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character.
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I know these verses don't mention marriage specifically but it seems like they would apply.
To those who have interfaith marriages, I have a couple of questions.
If you were dating someone of a different faith and you are a Christian, what is your goal. Is it romancing them or winning their soul for Christ?
How do you have a spiritual relationship if you don't believe in the same things?
How do you focus on having a blessed and quality marriage if you disagree on the most important issue for Christians. The Savior.
Now, I want to say that 1 Corinthians 7 goes on to talk about.
Regardless of the aforementioned issues and questions, it seems that God would advise that a christian not marry a non-christian but that he hates divorce (Malachi 2:16, “I hate divorce says the Lord God.” ) so much that if you happened to be married to a christian at the time you are saved, he'd rather you stay in that marriage and live a life that would win your husband to Christ rather than just divorcing him.
Just my .02 cents.
And although we are under New Testament Law. There are many times in the Old Testament when God admonished folks for interfaith marriages because he didn't want them succumbing to the worship of idols.
A lot of people think that interracial dating is prohibited because one of the issues in the Bible can be confusing for some.
If you'll recall, the Old Testament law commanded the Israelites not to engage in interracial marriage in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. The reason for this is that the Israelites would be led astray from God if they intermarried with idol worshippers, pagans, or heathens. It wasn't about "race" per se. It was about the fact that the other "races" at that time were not worshipping God.
Just as the Israelites who were believers in God were commanded not to marry nonbelievers, Christians are commanded not to marry unbelievers. Exception, again, I believe is made for those who are already married at the time of being saved.
If you're already married at the time you (the christian) become saved: (see bolded in the red below).
1 Corinthians 7
Marriage
12To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
15But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
17Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. 18Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man uncircumcised when he was called? He should not be circumcised. 19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts. 20Each one should remain in the situation which he was in when God called him. 21Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. 22For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord's freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ's slave. 23You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 24Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to.
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Then I believe there is the issue of being saved before you are married. If that's the case, I believe the Bible speaks against it.
2 Corinthians 6:14 - Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:15-17 - What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people." Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you”
1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character.
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I know these verses don't mention marriage specifically but it seems like they would apply.
To those who have interfaith marriages, I have a couple of questions.
If you were dating someone of a different faith and you are a Christian, what is your goal. Is it romancing them or winning their soul for Christ?
How do you have a spiritual relationship if you don't believe in the same things?
How do you focus on having a blessed and quality marriage if you disagree on the most important issue for Christians. The Savior.
Now, I want to say that 1 Corinthians 7 goes on to talk about.
Regardless of the aforementioned issues and questions, it seems that God would advise that a christian not marry a non-christian but that he hates divorce (Malachi 2:16, “I hate divorce says the Lord God.” ) so much that if you happened to be married to a christian at the time you are saved, he'd rather you stay in that marriage and live a life that would win your husband to Christ rather than just divorcing him.
Just my .02 cents.
And although we are under New Testament Law. There are many times in the Old Testament when God admonished folks for interfaith marriages because he didn't want them succumbing to the worship of idols.
A lot of people think that interracial dating is prohibited because one of the issues in the Bible can be confusing for some.
If you'll recall, the Old Testament law commanded the Israelites not to engage in interracial marriage in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. The reason for this is that the Israelites would be led astray from God if they intermarried with idol worshippers, pagans, or heathens. It wasn't about "race" per se. It was about the fact that the other "races" at that time were not worshipping God.
Just as the Israelites who were believers in God were commanded not to marry nonbelievers, Christians are commanded not to marry unbelievers. Exception, again, I believe is made for those who are already married at the time of being saved.
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Amos 3:3 says: "How can two walk together except they be agreed?"
If two people of faith claiming to be in a marriage are on two OPPOSING sides of faith, how can they walk together, as one?
Much has already been spoken that I would echo... marriage is already HARD WORK. Marrying someone of a completely opposite faith to Christianity, who doesn't even acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ as the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, priest, prophet, king, is, at least, an ASSAULT on the faith and is an ASSAULT to the person attempting to co-exist in such a marriage. I would go as far as to say that the faith aspects within that marriage are "cancelling each other out" in that either individual in the couple is not maximizing their faith walk or one faith is more dominant over the other....
If two people of faith claiming to be in a marriage are on two OPPOSING sides of faith, how can they walk together, as one?
Much has already been spoken that I would echo... marriage is already HARD WORK. Marrying someone of a completely opposite faith to Christianity, who doesn't even acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ as the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, priest, prophet, king, is, at least, an ASSAULT on the faith and is an ASSAULT to the person attempting to co-exist in such a marriage. I would go as far as to say that the faith aspects within that marriage are "cancelling each other out" in that either individual in the couple is not maximizing their faith walk or one faith is more dominant over the other....
I stopped seeing this guy cause he was Muslim. I dated him off & on for a year, than realized that I could never marry someone that isn't a Christian. Marriage is already hard as it is.
Everything i do, I ask if it's in God's will. When I'm married I want us to pray together & go to church together. A Muslim man will not do that first off cause he doesn't believe that Jesus is the son of God. Therefore, we will clash big time.
Marriage is already hard as it is.Everything i do, I ask if it's in God's will. When I'm married I want us to pray together & go to church together. A Muslim man will not do that first off cause he doesn't believe that Jesus is the son of God. Therefore, we will clash big time.
Nice & Wavy
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wantingtogrow
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I think this is a very sensitive issue and basically is due to personal interpretation.
My parents have an inter faith marriage and I know several others in and outside my family. It really depends on the individuals and their walk in their faith and the one lesson that I have learnt is that everyone works out their OWN salvation... We are judged alone and so whilst you are married you should never lose sight of that.
JMO
My parents have an inter faith marriage and I know several others in and outside my family. It really depends on the individuals and their walk in their faith and the one lesson that I have learnt is that everyone works out their OWN salvation... We are judged alone and so whilst you are married you should never lose sight of that.
JMO
discobiscuits
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i was going to highlight and quote some of what adequate typed but there is so much (like when i type). here is a commentary on this passage. i read this well after what i typed last night. in general, it says some of what i said. yoke is a joining together and the reference is like unto yoking animals. the commentary raises several issues like this thread. essentially this passage does not refer exclusively to marriage, but to any kind of relationship a believer may have with an unbeliever that may cause the believer to be turned away.
if one werer to take this passage literally then that person may disengage entirely from all non-christian relationships. as we all know it is impossible to live that way. we have to work, go to school, etc. i have since learned, like the commentary suggests, that is not what is meant.
marrying someone who does not hold the same religious beliefs as you do is dangerous and dare i say unwise but it is not prohibited.
SophiaRose, are you an assault on your husbands beliefs or vice versa? (edited to clarify. someone suggested that an unbelieving spouse is an assault on the other i am NOT implying that you or he do such).
How have you two worked this out?
Do you attend mosque?
Does he?
Do you go to his church?
SR what does islam teach u as it relates to marrying a non islam believer?
if one werer to take this passage literally then that person may disengage entirely from all non-christian relationships. as we all know it is impossible to live that way. we have to work, go to school, etc. i have since learned, like the commentary suggests, that is not what is meant.
marrying someone who does not hold the same religious beliefs as you do is dangerous and dare i say unwise but it is not prohibited.
SophiaRose, are you an assault on your husbands beliefs or vice versa? (edited to clarify. someone suggested that an unbelieving spouse is an assault on the other i am NOT implying that you or he do such).
How have you two worked this out?
Do you attend mosque?
Does he?
Do you go to his church?
SR what does islam teach u as it relates to marrying a non islam believer?
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First, like one sista stated there is a big difference between the Muslim faith and that of a Christian. The Muslim faith believes that Jesus is just a major prophet. So the conflicts lies in the Sonship of Jesus. Their faith does not believe that Jesus is the Son of God. They do not believe in the Trinity- Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Depending on whether the household would be traditional or not would determine the woman's position in the house. Either way eventually, the Muslim man would be urged to convert his wife to the Muslim faith and he would desire her to attend Mosk-services at some point. Also the children would be expected to follow the faith of the man since he is the head of the household. Personally, I was talking with a Muslim man and in the early stages he invited me to go to the mosk. I was curious about it but due to various reasons I did not go. I knew that I would never convert to the Muslim faith. I can not deny Jesus as being Lord and Savior of my life and I know for fact that my children when I do have them will serve the Lord.
the last portion of the bolded is exactly what religiuos muslims do. this whole topic can lead down a slippery slope, so i will not address certain comments that have been made. i will however say that islam teaches the belief in the one GOD. with no partners and no intercessors. it teaches belief in all the prophets, and that the angels exist, it gives its followers a blueprint to its humanity, by making man aware of himself, and his short commings and as well teaching him to excersice his higher self with constant prayer and rememberance of GOD and his promise. it works with mans natural ways and insticts not against them. and further there is no cumpulsion in it. excepting islam for a husband is not islam, the husband will not stand in your place on the day of ( yama kiyamah) judgement. your relationship with your creator is your own.
just as from centuries by gone until now ppl have invited to faith, islam is no different in the sence that it invites to a relationship with GOD full of answers to long sought after ideas and ideals. full of submission to Allah(swt) full of duty and love for fellow brothers and sisters in faith, AND towards humanity in general.
Browndilocks
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The short answer - Yes, I agree with the statement.
gone_fishing
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In all honesty as much as we may like you as a person, it doesn't behoove a christian to accept counsel on christianity from someone who doesn't practice it. I hope that didn't come out harsh. But, I'm still interested in reading how the difference impact your relationship with a christian.
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dicapr
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I thin it can only work if both parties are very liberal. When you talk about religion, even what will be eaten in the house can be an issue. I do not drink alcohol, but I will cook with wine because the heat burns off the alcohol. However, a Muslim co-worker from Egypt ( I don't know how conservative he is or if this is true across the board) believed you could not be saved if you bought, sold, or consumed alcohol in any form. I
Something that simple could be a long conversation. But then again, I firmly believe that two christians can be unequally yoked in their belief system. You have to examine the belief system. I do not think it is advisable.
Something that simple could be a long conversation. But then again, I firmly believe that two christians can be unequally yoked in their belief system. You have to examine the belief system. I do not think it is advisable.
All_Me
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Hey sis! I hear you and I understand you. I respect the discipline required from the Muslim faith and I do respect your position. The Muslim faith does indeed worship Allah (swt) but it does not worship Jesus. I worship and adore Jesus. Thats why I stated that Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
Lord- This name belongs to God by preeminence; and in this sense ought never to be given to any creature. Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, the Son of God, and equal with the Father, is often called Lord in Scripture, especially in the writing of Paul. Savior -
Is a term applied preeminently to our Lord Jesus Christ, because, as the angel expressed it, he came to "save his people from their sins," Matthew 1:21. He was therefore called JESUS, which signifies Savior, John 4:42 Acts 4:15 5:31.
Jesus SAVED me! Thats why I must serve Him.
I know that one Muslim brother told me that Jesus never wanted us to worship Him, bow down to Him, but not get too deep in the religious rhetoric understand this...when you love someone you want to honor them. You want to show them respect because you can't imagine life without them. You know that no matter how many good deeds you do as a person nothing of your own permits entitles you to enter paradise... heaven. Jesus justifies me and allows me to be adopted into the family....
... I could go on but I will leave it at that...
song_of_serenity
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Hey sis! I hear you and I understand you. I respect the discipline required from the Muslim faith and I do respect your position. The Muslim faith does indeed worship Allah (swt) but it does not worship Jesus. I worship and adore Jesus. Thats why I stated that Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
Lord- This name belongs to God by preeminence; and in this sense ought never to be given to any creature. Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, the Son of God, and equal with the Father, is often called Lord in Scripture, especially in the writing of Paul. Savior -
Is a term applied preeminently to our Lord Jesus Christ, because, as the angel expressed it, he came to "save his people from their sins," Matthew 1:21. He was therefore called JESUS, which signifies Savior, John 4:42 Acts 4:15 5:31.
Jesus SAVED me! Thats why I must serve Him.
I know that one Muslim brother told me that Jesus never wanted us to worship Him, bow down to Him, but not get too deep in the religious rhetoric understand this...when you love someone you want to honor them. You want to show them respect because you can't imagine life without them. You know that no matter how many good deeds you do as a person nothing of your own permits entitles you to enter paradise... heaven. Jesus justifies me and allows me to be adopted into the family....
I couldn't date someone out of the faith. How am I going to say "Praise Jesus, he's my all and all" and be linked with a mere human who won't even acknowledge my God as Lord and Savior. He wasn't just a "good man" or a "prophet" as other faiths may acknowledge. He was the son of God and how dare I do a disservice to my Lord by going against HIS word? If I believe in God for all things, I believe he WILL provide me with a man that is after HIS heart as well. And he has!
The only way I can see interfaith relationships is if they both aren't that into it to that extent.~*Janelle~*
In all honesty as much as we may like you as a person, it doesn't behoove a christian to accept counsel on christianity from someone who doesn't practice it. I hope that didn't come out harsh. But, I'm still interested in reading how the difference impact your relationship with a christian.
in responsce adequate. i have to say that i respect your opinion, chiefly because you seem(and GOD) KNOWS BETTER THAN MAN ABOUT HOW HIS SLAVES REALLY ARE. BUT again you seem to be grounded in your faith, and your ideals as many post of your's have lead me to believe.
however you may have mis precieved my testament with advice giving. it was not. i said because i know it to be the truth. that the bolded part of the comment that came b4 it was exactly what religiuos muslims do. there is no alternate route. and that is merely what i have stated. i do not argue over religion, but when i see an injustice to it i point out the truth..
i went on to say that he post could lead down a slippery slope so i left other polarities of faith out, and i instead said what was accurate about no one standing in your place on the day of judgement. and i further surmise that excepting faith for the love of a partner is not islam at all. once again there is no cumpulsion in it. this is the exact truth.
no advice- no condecent- not even a hint of trying to convince anyone of other than what they believe. instead a mere testament as to the fact that muslims do worship GOD ECT..........
perhaps you misunderstood?
and to the other poster, with respect as well, as i said earlier. if some one excepts faith because of a so called love, then it is as if they havent excepted it, because faith is excepted because of an intensity in faith towards the creator . not the created. love without reason is at a disadvantage, as well is reason without heart. when we meeet GOD, ANY WORSHIP OF HIM BECAUSE OF SOMETHING OTHER THAN HIM WILL NOT BE ON THE SCALES OF GOOD. AND CONTRARILY OUR REWARD WILL ALREADY HAVE BEEN GIVEN US . BECAUSE WE WILL BE SEEN OF MEN DOING ALL THE THINGS WE DO BECAUSE OF THE DEVOTION WE HAVE TO OUR BELOVED. how can the 2 be equal?
i leave as i entered.........
in peace.
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