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Theists, would you marry an atheist? Atheists, would you marry a theist?

If so, how would you make that work?

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  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    If his atheism didn't intrude on my beliefs, yeah, I might.

  • Paul
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Absolutely not. Not saying that atheists are not decent people. But since my relationship with God is the central issue that guides all aspects of my life, I could never be married to someone who is ignorant of that reality.

  • 2 months ago

    If she were a good woman who respected my beliefs and didn't try to destroy my faith, I would.

  • 2 months ago

    No cuz it's not going to work I will not marry an atheist is not going to work because my beliefs and its beliefs on life with conflict

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  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    I came up with the interesting compromise solution - I married a Buddhist. Religious (well not overly devout) but not a theist. Very nice lady.

    Previously I had had relationships with several Christian women (one of whom was a highly promiscuous Catholic who used to sin like crazy from Monday to Saturday, and then go and ask for forgiveness from a priest every Sunday.) 

    Nothing really worked, because tolerance was always a one-way street. The principle that you can live and let with live with their religious beliefs ought to be able to work, but at times their intolerance would show through in a highly unpleasant way .... and I don't like loud arguments at the best of times.

    Source(s): Tolerant atheist
  • ?
    Lv 5
    2 months ago

    depends on the person and how hardcore religious they are.

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    Would I marry a theist? -- Yes. 

     

    Would I "prefer" to marry a theist? -- No.

  • 2 months ago

    I'm not particularly interested in settling down anywhere, but if I were, it's people you fall in love with. Not individual traits. I don't view this one as big enough to be deal breaker alone.

    Source(s): Most people I know are theists. I'm used to getting along with them. If they can handle this difference, so can I.
  • Kin
    Lv 6
    2 months ago

    Sorry, no. It is against everything I believe in and against who I am. I have nothing against disbelievers. I only feel sorry for them and can only hope they will find their Creator and connect with Him one day before its too late. You'd be surprised by the loving message God has for His disbelieving servants if I were to share. To your question, no. I appreciate a resilient believer who has the same faith as I and a striving believer who never gives up in getting closer to God Almighty no matter the kinds of obstacles one faces in life. I appreciate a soul full of conviction, truth, full of the Oneness of God, purity, full of hope, full of knowledge of God if they are blessed with knowledge by God, compassionate and merciful for the sake of God Almighty and more. And God appreciates His believing servants and all of His servants who attempt seeking Him even if they are disbelievers. He created both believers and disbelievers.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    I married a believer.  Thank God!

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