Could you marry an atheist?

[Wickabee]

We all like to talk about who our friends are and how that proves we're totally down with other groups, but when it comes down to it, could you theists marry an atheist? Could you atheists marry a theist? Why or why not, honest answers please.

[centrehice]

My Wife was raised Jewish. She speaks and reads Hebrew, she however does not practice and was not really practicing when we met.

We both agreed that our Son would be raised "Kind, Common Sense" and that should he delve into any religion, that was an adult decision he can freely make when he turns 18 years of age.

We have not had one single discussion, or one problem as a result of the decision.

[Wickabee]

Why is this in here? Should be P&R.

[habsheaven]

My wife was raised Catholic, myself Anglican. My wife knew my views before we married and quite frankly never voiced hers. When my first daughter was born I openly discussed baptism with my mother and wife. Surprisingly, my mother (despite her misgivings) and wife both agreed with my assessment of the practice of baptism and we therefore did not baptize either of my girls. I don't know if I could have married my wife if she was religious. I probably would have, but I doubt it would have lasted 25 years.

[centrehice]

Not being baptized does not cause Autism, nor do Inoculations.

[shrewsbury]

yep, I did.

but she is no longer one, two of my 3 children are atheist, which I am fine with. Both of my siblings are also atheist, which is no big deal.

[boba]

I really don't think I could marry an atheist. I mean I could, but it would be very hard. I try to base my whole life on my beliefs, so we would be going in complete opposite directions. Luckily, I won't have to make that decision, as I'm dating a Christian right now.

[shrewsbury]

boba,

not trying to put you on the spot, just curious.

what opposite directions do you think could happen if you married an atheist?

are thier rules, codes, morals you follow and would pass on to your kids that you think an atheist would not believe?

again, not trying to stir the pot, just curious.

[Wickabee]

My wife was raised Catholic, myself Anglican. My wife knew my views before we married and quite frankly never voiced hers. When my first daughter was born I openly discussed baptism with my mother and wife. Surprisingly, my mother (despite her misgivings) and wife both agreed with my assessment of the practice of baptism and we therefore did not baptize either of my girls. I don't know if I could have married my wife if she was religious. I probably would have, but I doubt it would have lasted 25 years.

So you're saying the theism itself doesn't go one way or the other, just the approach to it, including religion.

[Wickabee]

P.S. Non religious theist, married an atheist who was baptised Anglican. She wanted a baptism for our daughter (I think they're stupid but ultimately harmless) until she found out what they wanted. Then suddenly it didn't matter.

Churches are dens of thieves.