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Part of what is difficult in regard to responding to the OP's question is we do not know what occurred when the couple married.
For example, let's say that this couple were married in the Roman Catholic Church. In order for this to happen (with the wife not being a Catholic), she would have had to commit to her children being raised Roman Catholic. (The RCC will not marry an inter-religious couple otherwise).
If she made a commitment to raise the children as Roman Catholic, it's no wonder that her husband would have an expectation that the children would be baptized as infants. Also, she would be in a bit of an ethical bind because she would have made a promise that she's not wanting to honor now.
Alternatively, if the couple married in a JP's office, or in another church, then it's a matter of negotiating these things with each other. It doesn't seem like it would be that difficult to come to some kind of compromise between the couple.
For example, let's say that this couple were married in the Roman Catholic Church. In order for this to happen (with the wife not being a Catholic), she would have had to commit to her children being raised Roman Catholic. (The RCC will not marry an inter-religious couple otherwise).
If she made a commitment to raise the children as Roman Catholic, it's no wonder that her husband would have an expectation that the children would be baptized as infants. Also, she would be in a bit of an ethical bind because she would have made a promise that she's not wanting to honor now.
Alternatively, if the couple married in a JP's office, or in another church, then it's a matter of negotiating these things with each other. It doesn't seem like it would be that difficult to come to some kind of compromise between the couple.
Well then, I guess she will just have to repent after she rids herself of the meddling family with the RC pink elephant now wont she?
Yeah, I'm not sure how valuable it is for a "Christian" to tell a fellow-Christian to sin because they somehow doubt the power of the Holy Spirit to actually be at work in the situation.
The very idea that someone would deliberately plan to sin knowing they will "repent" afterward cheapens the grace of Christ. It's an extremely wicked suggestion. It sounds more like a lawyer who's looking for an angle (and a way of asserting their will in a situation) instead of a devoted believer who is seeking to serve God and do His will.
Brother, I agree with Blondie in post 42 that the appeasement will not stop. Though this woman married into a family that strongly embraces heresy, she needs to take a stand now. May we as a family here on CC continue to be with her, guide her, and sincerely pray for her and the spiritual well being of her child.
The truth about what? Your perceived negativity regarding me? No, I'm unhurt by that.
I do find it rather interesting that you claim that I am holier-than-thou and yet you are the one sitting in judgement of me.
I also find it interesting that you would be overtly encouraging someone to sin and then "repent" and when called on it you engage in personal insults.
So who is really experiencing the discomfort here?
I do find it rather interesting that you claim that I am holier-than-thou and yet you are the one sitting in judgement of me.
I also find it interesting that you would be overtly encouraging someone to sin and then "repent" and when called on it you engage in personal insults.
So who is really experiencing the discomfort here?
Encouraging someone to sin? That has to be furthest from the truth. It was sarcasm. You should recognize that shouldnt you? Id say you attacked me first and everyone can see that!
Did you go through the whole thread? Ill bet not!! Right? Whats worse? Caving to overbearing family who want to "enlist" this child into RC heresy or standing your ground and talking husband the other direction?
Most agree with me because they know the gravity of the situation and the ramifications of overbearing family but yet you throw in the LAW that she should forsake her child and let the family run the household just so she is submissive! BS!!!
Next time you give an opinion,know the ramifications of it.
The greater sin is RC heresy and allowing an overbearing family to dictate what she should do. .
You are a hypocrite if you say you would submit under these circumstances.
Because,I know you wouldnt!!
Did you go through the whole thread? Ill bet not!! Right? Whats worse? Caving to overbearing family who want to "enlist" this child into RC heresy or standing your ground and talking husband the other direction?
Most agree with me because they know the gravity of the situation and the ramifications of overbearing family but yet you throw in the LAW that she should forsake her child and let the family run the household just so she is submissive! BS!!!
Next time you give an opinion,know the ramifications of it.
The greater sin is RC heresy and allowing an overbearing family to dictate what she should do. .
You are a hypocrite if you say you would submit under these circumstances.
Because,I know you wouldnt!!
K
You know what is so funny here is a very liberal "christian" who would come in and tell a woman to submit. Its funny yes very funny .
1 Corinthians 14:34 New International Version
Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
Kefa
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