SPIRITUALITY IN THE RELATIONSHIP (A comparative study) III
On to the second to the last leg of my survey about relationship matters, involving both men and women, of different ages and status:
The participants come from different backgrounds and cultures – Filipinos, Americans and Australians with only one common thing – The FAITH. Because obviously, this is a Christian site being run by a Christian woman, so even when I try to be unbiased to other beliefs, my Christian convictions will still show.
Does spirituality (or spiritual matters and personal beliefs) matter in a relationship?
95 % of the participants (men and women ages 18, 25, 36, 38, 39, 40, 51, 55, 60, 66) in this question said that it does matter. Even if somebody said it depends, that still says that spirituality or the lack of it have a bearing in a relationship. Pointing out that differences in this area can cause future conflicts when making decisions as a couple.
Our lives and lifestyles are influenced much by our spiritual convictions or the lack of it and so are our relationships. The Spiritual differences or conflicts may appear of little importance at the beginning of the relationship BUT could become a source of major disagreements later on.
Would you consider being in a relationship or marrying someone of a different faith?
7 out of the ten who participated will not consider while 3 wouldn’t mind getting involved with someone of different convictions as long as at least, they can agree on the major issues of the faith.
Do you think spiritual differences can affect the relationship?
Almost everyone here agrees that it does to some degree, depending on the extent of the differences, and that IF the spiritual beliefs and doctrinal views are too seriously different, then the relationship will likely fail.
Conclusion:
The conclusion is obvious, though we often overlook the spiritual aspect in a relationship when choosing a mate or getting involved with someone, we do see here that if given ample thought, we find it's important and should be seriously considered right from the beginning of a romance.
My favorite answer from this set:
Male, single, 40
If a person and their spouse don't share the same faith, you run the risk of not only personal conflict in the home later on, but also confusion on the part of any children that might be born, feeling pressure to take "mom's side" or "dad's side". (Because the future children are considered)
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Further readings:
Who are you marrying?
The participants come from different backgrounds and cultures – Filipinos, Americans and Australians with only one common thing – The FAITH. Because obviously, this is a Christian site being run by a Christian woman, so even when I try to be unbiased to other beliefs, my Christian convictions will still show.
Does spirituality (or spiritual matters and personal beliefs) matter in a relationship?
95 % of the participants (men and women ages 18, 25, 36, 38, 39, 40, 51, 55, 60, 66) in this question said that it does matter. Even if somebody said it depends, that still says that spirituality or the lack of it have a bearing in a relationship. Pointing out that differences in this area can cause future conflicts when making decisions as a couple.
Our lives and lifestyles are influenced much by our spiritual convictions or the lack of it and so are our relationships. The Spiritual differences or conflicts may appear of little importance at the beginning of the relationship BUT could become a source of major disagreements later on.
Would you consider being in a relationship or marrying someone of a different faith?
7 out of the ten who participated will not consider while 3 wouldn’t mind getting involved with someone of different convictions as long as at least, they can agree on the major issues of the faith.
Do you think spiritual differences can affect the relationship?
Almost everyone here agrees that it does to some degree, depending on the extent of the differences, and that IF the spiritual beliefs and doctrinal views are too seriously different, then the relationship will likely fail.
Conclusion:
The conclusion is obvious, though we often overlook the spiritual aspect in a relationship when choosing a mate or getting involved with someone, we do see here that if given ample thought, we find it's important and should be seriously considered right from the beginning of a romance.
My favorite answer from this set:
Male, single, 40
If a person and their spouse don't share the same faith, you run the risk of not only personal conflict in the home later on, but also confusion on the part of any children that might be born, feeling pressure to take "mom's side" or "dad's side". (Because the future children are considered)
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Further readings:
Who are you marrying?
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