Would you be willing to switch denominations to get married?

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Would you be willing to switch denominations to get married?

  • Yes

    Votes: 9 22.5%

  • No

    Votes: 23 57.5%

  • Unsure

    Votes: 8 20.0%

  • Huh?

    Votes: 2 5.0%
  • Total voters
    40
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kayem77

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#21
#21
I don't care for holding any label on me,I consider myself non-denominational and I've found that even between non-denominational believers there are disagreements ... well at least I have some opinions that differ from some of my church. It is expected that we have different views on some matters as our relationship with the Lord is personal, and as long as they are not basic doctrines it's ok for me. What I don't tolerate is that some people and churches make some doctrines a matter of salvation just because they can't stand their views on something to be questioned.

I would expect my husband to be a non-denominational baptist ( oh look, I just created a denomination:) ), and most importantly I would expect him to be willing to learn from the Bible, challenge himself, and grow spiritually. I can't stand when people follow every word a pastor says just because ''the pastor said it''. I'm not saying not to submit to authorities, but testing everything is essencial for growing....that's how I see it.
 
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keep_on_smiling

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#22
#22
I go to a non-denominational church and wouldn't marry someone if we didn't share the same beliefs about faith and the Lord. So, no I wouldn't switch denominations or go to one to get married. We could disagree on other matters in life, but when it comes to the Lord I want to be on the same page.
 
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Crossfire

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#23
#23
Years back, I actually talked to someone from another denomination and we did consider a relationship. However, it didn't take long for me to discover that she wasn't the person she had made herself out to be. It's was a real shame too because she was gorgeous. *lol*

Anyways, I wouldn't marry anyone who didn't hold to very similar views as my own. I might make an exception here or there on some of the minor points but there are certain elements that we must agree with or it simply won't work out.
 
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dordor

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#24
#24
i would switch church if i find a fantastic wonderful christain man as long as we have the same belive like being pentecostals orwhatever group of churches that we have that believe in speaking in tongues the holy spirit.
 
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Nev

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#25
#25
I don't think the church should really be seperated into denominations. We're all christians, we may have different interperatations but we've been saved and thats all that matters, not if your catholic of Methodist.
 
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Crossfire

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#27
#27
Ya' know, in all honesty, it would depend on her thoughts / feelings / attitude toward my personal beliefs / convictions and whether or not I felt she would become a hinderance to the calling the Lord has on my life. I would never force her to believe exactly as I believe however, I would need her full support and cooperation in order to fulfill the Lord's calling on my life.

A friend of mine is a Pentecostal evangelist who married a Baptist girl and they have a great marriage / family life because she whole heartedly believes in her husband and supports what he's doing as the will of God for their lives.

I have met several ladies from other denominations who I feel would have made for an awesome wife. However, if you feel that God has called you into ministry, then your spouse is just as much a part of your ministry as you are. thus you need to be on the same page at all times.
 
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AnandaHya

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#30
zeroturbulence said:
I know many christian denominations (if not all) require that the people being married are both of that church's denomination. So, what would you do if you met that perfect man or woman but could only marry them if you left your own denomination for theirs? Would you be willing to leave your church and make the switch?
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I know someone who was raised Jewish and she became Catholic but she told me that she didn't have to in order to get married. they just had to agree to raise the children in the Catholic faith, but she started going to classes and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. So I think that people before being married should learn about the other person's religion and make sure it will not be something that Satan can use to try and divide their marriage before it even starts.
 
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rainacorn

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#32
#32
I was raised Lutheran but my husband is Southern Baptist. We go to a Baptist church. It's quite different from the sort of church I was raised in, but I like it.

My experience with Lutherans was a lot of tradition and ceremony and more academic Bible studies. My experience with Baptists was a lot of praise and worship and more spiritual Bible studies.

Sometimes I miss being Lutheran, especially on holidays (shouldn't there be special services for holidays?), but being a member of this Baptist church has been really positive. It's lead me to look at my faith and religion in a totally different light and I've had some really interesting conversations that never could've taken place in the Lutheran churches I've been to.
 
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Jordache

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#33
#33
Denominations are man made so yes I would change. The church is still the church. I would check the beliefs, but we all believe in the same God.

Along a different line, you cannot lump all Catholics into one category. There ate synchretistic Catholics and spirit-filled Catholics. I disagree with a lot of the Catholic practice. I don't believe in praying to saints or Mary. Should we honor them? Maybe in some ways. But they do not lead us to God. They are examples for us to
follow. The curtain was torn so that we could individually approach the throne of grace. Jesus came so the He could act as high priest. His made the sacrifice so that we could deal directly with God.
We are all idolaters. Maybe Catholics pray to Saints ad in some ways idolize Mary, but not all do. Pentacostals tend on some levels to idolize supernatural experience and certain gifts. Other deniminations has actually placed scriptural knowledge above God
Himself. Generally speaking, we idolize money, fame, bodies, and other material possessions. We are all idolaters.
 
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violakat

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#34
#34
I personally intend on going to the same church as my husband, if I get married. So, if he does not attend a church that is part of the same denomination, and he does not want to, well then, I would change. I know that whatever church I attend would reflect what the Bible says, though I may have to get used to some things that I've never seen, or is not apart of the churches I attend.

I personally believe that not one denomination is completely 100% perfect, since they are filled with sinners. And to say anyone denomination is the only correct one, well, that would be a lie.
 
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Crossfire

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#35
#35
Jordache said:
We are all idolaters. Maybe Catholics pray to Saints ad in some ways idolize Mary, but not all do. Pentacostals tend on some levels to idolize supernatural experience and certain gifts. Other deniminations has actually placed scriptural knowledge above GodHimself. Generally speaking, we idolize money, fame, bodies, and other material possessions. We are all idolaters.
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So very true!
 
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Liz01

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#36
#36
I just knew someone that was christian but changed and now she is messianic jewish and that sounded so weird and i dont understand why she changed because as i know they are not even recognized as jewish but they are not christians either ¿?
 
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violakat

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#37
#37
Liz01 said:
I just knew someone that was christian but changed and now she is messianic jewish and that sounded so weird and i dont understand why she changed because as i know they are not even recognized as jewish but they are not christians either ¿?
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Did she marry someone who was a Messianic Jew? Also, the Messianic Jews don't normally have a problem with non-Jewish people from attending their services. And, she can be Baptized into the Jewish faith.
 
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Liz01

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#38
#38
violakat said:
Did she marry someone who was a Messianic Jew? Also, the Messianic Jews don't normally have a problem with non-Jewish people from attending their services. And, she can be Baptized into the Jewish faith.
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She didnt marry with messianic jew, she was going to a christian church that changed into messianic and baptized again, starting learning hebrew and following different customs and i dont see much difference with christian beliefs because they believe in new testament too, i see difference only in the traditions.

But....i dont know....when i think in a jew i think that he was chosen by God since the begining and its very cool
But when i think in that i wasnt jew and that it was because of the grace of God that im His daughter i feel more grateful so it would be hard to change religion or denomination (im confused by now...lol)
 
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BlueAngel

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#39
#39
So, if I met a Mormon dude, and he was perfect in every way, and I was sure he was meant for me... But I won't leave my religion, and he won't leave his... What happens then? Would I have to leave the one God intended for me?
(This question is specifically about the Mormon religion).
 
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GreenNnice

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#40
#40
Who should answer this question?

You?

LOL, no, of course not, God. Of all things in our life we question of ourselves, ask God, He will give you the answer that is best. He knows you best, afterall, He made you. :)


If they are of Christ, God will make your mind work right, who knows, maybe they are thinking more right denominationally than you and God is trying to show you His Truth in the only way He can, maybe, get your attention. :)

Let the Lord lead ALL areas of your life. The Lord leads :)
 
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