Yes, but it depends on the two people. They have to fully accept and respect that about each other and each others beliefs. Also, if a long term relationship, you have to look at each of your views and most likely, have to compromise on some things. Example how to raise children etc.
If they are both reasonable and willing to respect each other's ideas, and are willing to compromise in the right moments.
My girlfriend and I have a lot of opposing views and beliefs, but we respect each other and are fully capable of discussing our opinions without animosity.
The answer depends on mostly how intense your and her feelings towards Atheism/Christianity are.
For instance, if y’all are trying to convert each other constantly, that could lead to some issues that grow over time. She may be wanting you to go to church as part of her “religious mission,” and you may want her to give up on religion, thinking it’s silly. (Sermons are often about spreading the word.) Likewise, if things got far enough to meet the family, if she comes from a Christian background, parents or whoever may very well disapprove.
Even more so, if she is a pretty hardcore Catholic, that’ll leave to more issues down the line possibly. If she wants to marry in the church, you’d be either expected to convert and/or expected to raise any children you have as Catholic. Of course, this would likely be far down the line if things work out, but I just want to mention it.
Even if she doesn’t want to marry in the church, it could lead to some issues if you have opposing morals. I. e. sex before marriage, prayer before a meal, how to raise children, abortion
Do I think it’s doable? I would say yes, assuming you’re not referring to a very passionate or traditional Christian. However, if either of y’all are adamant, things may work out temporarily but lead to issues down the road.
This is one of those situations where you both need to use your head, not your heart, to make this decision. There is a lot you both need to think about. One of the biggest issues is if you end up a couple that wants children, do you raise them to be Christians or Atheists? They will be put in the position of "picking" Mom or Dad's beliefs. When they are very young, how do you teach them to believe in God while at the same time teach them there is no God. By the time they are old enough to even understand the dynamics of your situation, they won't have two parents they can go to with their questions. One parent will be left out and this is a subject that is too important to a family to have such a huge divide in such an important part of life. Find an Atheist...
I am also an atheist and I wouldn't but people do. You need to consider what will happen if you marry and have children? Would you feel comfortable having your children baptized in the Christian church? Attending Sunday school and church with their mother? Would you go with them or stay home? What will you do about Christmas and Easter? These things don't have to be a huge problem but the could be. Also will her family accept you, or they the sort of Christians who believe that atheists are the worst of the worst?
I don’t see why not, unless both are extreme and unreasonable in their viewpoints. If you’re an atheist and are dating a Christian person who is very strict/extreme in their beliefs, you probably aren’t going to have a healthy relationship at all. It really depends on how Christian she is and how extreme/adhering she is to her beliefs and also, how you are as well.
Could you date? That depends on her and how you both feel. I don't mean to sound negative, but I really don't think it will be a relationship that will go very far. The reason I say that is because your belief systems totally oppose each other. You will either not be able to talk about things in that area or you'll be fighting a lot because each of you will be trying to bring the other over to the same belief they are.
The question is if or not it'll work out. If she's preachy and can't accept other people not sharing her beliefs, then she's going to be a pain, pretty quickly. Likewise, if as an atheist, you value critical thinking skills and opposing bad ideas, you may struggle to not challenge her theism, which will make her resentful if she's either not bright enough to understand your arguments, or too indoctrinated to ever break her religious shackles.
Yes ofc. As long as you respect her and her religion. I'm a catholic myself, but I wouldn't mind dating someone whos an atheist or practices a different religion (or maybe I'm just desperate and have no standards anymore lol). The only problem I'd see with that is when you have kids. How are you gonna raise them and what are you gonna teach them?
As an atheist you can still join her in all her religious beliefs but just not believe in it. I'm an atheist my self and have dated a Christian girl. She went to all sort of dumb stuff, but it was interesting to join even though I don't believe in it. If I get asked about my belief by the other people you just say "lets say I believe in my girl and that's all I'm going to say about my belief" and they will most of the time not dig anymore.
Completely doable. Respect each other's beliefs and ALWAYS remain tolerant toward each other. Never mock or judge one another's choice of religion (or the lack thereof). You will be fine keeping to these guidelines.
I am a Christian and I think I would date one but not marry him. I want a Christian guy too. I know many Christian girls who don't mind an Atheist partner.
Can it happen? Sure. But... it’s not like it’s super common. So don’t hold your breath. And have low expectations. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try at all though.
In theory, you could, but she is probably going to want to do church activities with you, and make god the center of the relationship. If you don't have a connection with god, that's going to be a problem.
I know plenty of Christian girls who date those who don't subscribe to their faith. Although you may have to suck up being dragged to church every now and then haha
Yes, small warning tho, since this is a christian question chances are that the guys: Atheistsaredumb and under_maps_of_twigs are going to reply to this question, they're most likely going to push christianity on you just ignore them
As an athiest I couldn't ever see it working out. And if she was a true Christian, if she wasn't constantly trying to save your eternal soul than that would suggest she doesn't really care about you.
Why not? But I would advise against it. In the long run there are lots of conflicting views and attitudes. At first it’s all rainbows and unicorns of course.
Technically jews, muslims and christians believe in the same god, the god of Abraham. Thats why they are called the abrahamitic religions. So even when you have a different religion, you still believe in the same god.
Depends, within every religion there is a wide range of interpretations. Of course you will probably never be able to get along with a fundamentalist. But for these people a relationship with someone from another religion (or even a different group from the same religion) won't even be an option worth considering.
that obviously depends on both individuals and how much they can accept each other. i think long term, that might become a problem once in a while though.
Yes, but it may throw up issues long term. Like what happens with kids, and which belief system they are brought up with. Marriage itself might be an issue. Church or civil ceremony? Marriage at all?
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