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Equally Yoked? I'm a Christian and my boyfriend of two years is an Atheist. He respects what I believe, dosn't push me to have sex, smoke, drink, curse, and he is a sweet person. Most of the guys I know who call themselves Christians do things like smoke, pre-marital sex, ect.. So, why do i get so much flak from other Christians who go on about being, "equally yoked"? I'm only 18, its not like I'm getting married anytime soon. Whats wrong with just dating a nice guy regardless of his religion???

How do you know when your partner is equally yoked to you? In church my pastor was speaking of the need to have an equally yoked partner...I was wondering, how I would be able to tell if I am with a partner that is equally yoked? Does this refer to our religious belief being similar? If you are with this (equally yoked) person, do you stand a better chance of succeeding in a healthy relationship?

Did you have a good experience usally equally yoked dating service? Did you use equally yoked or Eharmony, and did it work? Or what did work for you?

Why do people interpet "equally yoked" to mean that a Christian must marry a Christian? This interpretation seems to be based on commentary, which itself is not scripture. I am not doubting scripture, but I am doubting the commentary. Since faith is a gift, couldn’t there be the case where one person has not yet received the gift, and therefore not Christian, but has the same values about how to treat people and lives the same morally upright life? Couldn't this non-Christian person be in fact equally yoked with a Christian? And ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

What does it mean when Christians say "you have to be equally yoked" to your partner.? I am not a Christian, but if I were.. how would I know if I were equally yoked. Is there a checklist or something

How exactly do you define being equally yoked in Christianity? Me and my girl are madly in love with each other. We are now going to church together because she says we cannot be together if we are not equally yoked because then we would be pulling in different directions. If you haven't guessed it, she is Christian. But I am not sure what exactly is meant by equally yoked. I used to go to church twice a week, called myself a christian, gave up the ways of the flesh, etc. But I stopped going to church and fell of the path. I prayed for someone like her and I think God sent her to me partly to bring me back to him. I never became really bad, I just stopped following the dogma. Now I am going to church again and I like it, but am still not sure at what point we are equally yoked. I take it that it means that we both love God more than anything and put Him first. But is there anything else?

ATTN: FORMER EQUALLY YOKED MEMBERS in KC who paid for life but are now denied access, do you want to protest? I am a charter member of Equally Yoked when it first came to Kansas City and who paid for lifetime membership. After changing owners, I can no longer participate without paying AGAIN. If there are enough of us to complain, perhaps we can get satisfaction - either by allowing us to participate or with a refund.

Whats your experience with Equally Yoked Dating service? I sent emails to other users but hardly get a response. Do you have the same experience with equally yoked?

Where in the Bible does it talk about being equally yoked? Can someone tell me where in the Bible it talks about being equally yoked? book and verse thanks

how do you know for sure if you are equally yoked with your partner? sometimes things bother me that doesn't bother him. i think college has just generalized his standards or morals maybe? does this mean that we aren't equally yoked, like i thought? yeah i use the king james version or NIV bible for the definition, i know what that is.

Are you equally yoked with your spouse? How many people here are married and are equally yoked with their spouse? How did you guys meet? And do you both have the same religion? And how is it working out for you?

Does anyone have info regarding Equally Yoked? How do you feel about it? Is anyone involved with Equally Yoked Christian Singles? Has anyone had positive/negative experiences with them?

What kind of experience have you had with the Equally Yoked Christian Singles Organization?

Are Christians and Muslims equally yoked? According to the Bible: 1 Corinthians 7:39 A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord. We both worship the same Lord God, so wouldn't that make us equally yoked? Wouldn't that ease a lot of tension and anger among these two religions?

Equally Yoked or Not? Christians; What if you're involved with a guy; but the two of you aren't equally yoked, (he's not saved) but he's a really good person. He believes in GOD and you know in your heart that one day he'll be saved. On the other hand, you're involved with a guy, that is saved, but he is truly truly truly truly shy, he only opens up to you every once in a while. Which one; oh, and I am saved...

Whats your experience with Equally Yoked? I send emails to other users and hardly get a response. Has anyone experienced the same thing? by the way its a Christian dating service.

Has anyone ever used Equally Yoked Dating Services? I'm considering going through them do to the lack of "men" in my area that know how to court and treat a women like a lady. I'm so frustrated. I want to get married and build emotional initmacy with one man! So if you have used them or a similiar dating service can you please tell me your experience? Thank you in advance! Ok sorry you all it is a dating service not a web site.

Must a person be equally yoked for a relationship to be successful? Cant a Christian pursue a relationship with a non-christian and possibly encorage him/her to believe?

Do you support being equally yoked? I mean would you marry someone that makes far less then you/more then you? And also is finance the only thing that should be equally yolked when the bible refers to that?

What does it mean to be equally yoked in marriage?

The bible tells us to be "equally yoked" with each other, what do we do if thier "yoke" brakes I don't like scramble eggs JES "broke"

Christian: what verse in the bible talks about being equally yoked with your spouse?

Are Muslims and Christians equally yoked? I mean they believe in the same God, it isn't like they have no faith.

What does it mean to be "equally yoked"? speaking of marriage in the Bible.

Can you define "be equally yoked"? and can you determine if this is in all relationships?

Do any of you date equally yoked people? I mean Spirtually. Not physically. Ok equally yoked means that you are at the same spot in your relationship with Christ. I will use an example. If you and your boyfriend or girlfriend were oxen. They would use an yoke to help you to pull. You would want both to pull with the same strenghth as the other. Because if one would pull harder than the other one would have a harder load to pull and the other would have the easy life.

Equally yoked - 2Cr 6:14 - wrong interpretation??!? I have recently read part of a book which is designed to assist in the interpreation of the second book of corinthians for Christians. It states that this has nothing to do with not being in a relationship with a non-believer, rather it is simply as in its historic context to do with not having relationships with pagans. NOT anything to do with relationships with non-believers as such! simply do not be a PAGAN or asociate with them! The author has written a book on every book in the bible, and this book is published worldwide. It is sold in my local religious book store, and therefore I take it to be quite authorotative! Does this fit in with everyone's beliefs here? Bill - the author says its to do with old pagan ideas. arewethe- so are you saying a believer can marry a non-believer? Is that what everyone believes here?

Christians - another question about Equally yoked?! 2Cr 6:14? So I ask - someone that attends church, but only for the last 3 months or so, and reads the bible alot (as they are coming back in to the fold - but are not yet saved) - they therefore cannot have a relationship with someone that attends church with them and is saved? *****ie "Looking to get saved" not good enough??***** Is this right? further question - If they have to be saved before a believer can have a relationship with them, how long should the believer expect to wait for the non-believer to believe?!! It could be forever - although they are VERY interested right now. ***Can you really tell someone that going to church and reading, and converting is not quite good enough? *** Yes Yes - I know we should all be equally yoked - but can a person not have a relationship with someone that is in the process of converting? I'm scared that a lifetime of un-happiness could ensue if the opportunity for a relationship is not taken now, and do not particularly want to wait. two hours later, and no decent answer..........4 rubbish ones that hardly read my question......maybe I should ask at a different time, when there are bettter people at answering my questions on these boards.........

Christians who have try "Equally Yoke"? Hello to all my fellow Christians... Someone told me about a Christian dating service call "Equally Yoke" and I am wondering if it is good? Have anyone ever heard of it before? Thanks and God Bless...

Are you Unequally Yoked with unbelievers? [Question Details inside...]? Just thought this would make a neat question: Are you Equally Yolked = With your spouse? With your friends? With your family? What do you believe it means to be equally yoked? Can you say your marriage, familial and other relationships line up with the Word of God, and what it says about "being unequally yoked with unbelievers"? If you say you are Equally Yoked with your mate, family & friends, can you please explain why you believe so?

do you believe that love is blind? I mean as in an relationship. to me love is not blind.I have a genral idea who I would like to settle down with,from the Bible and God's help.Me and my boyfriend at both equally yoked and we are planning to get married.

What would be the Christian way to get over somebody? He believes in God & respects my beliefs but we are not equally yoked... We have 1yr 2mnths of friendship & 8 months dating...

Why is it that virginity is one of the biggest things I look at in a girl? I am a 20 year old Christian who is saving myself for marriage. I want to know why it is that I only like the girls that keep themselves for marriage. Is it because the bible says I need to be equally yoked and be a reflection of my wife?

Do you think God with reign down his wrath if a Satanist and a Heathen go to prom? What about the Jews and atheist going? Shold we equally Yoke ourselves? Hmm I might have to hit up Noddy for a date instead of Grim Jack and Confirmed atheist.... Problem: That is a mighty good question! Hmm I'll bet something good. Grim Jack has superb taste in cars and liqour. I am sure it carries over to flowers.

Are hispanics against dating african americans ? I am african American and my girl friend is hispanic. We have been dating about 6 months. We are equally yoked, and see a long future in our relationship. Her parents don't approve of her dating me. They would like for her to stay within her race or date a white guy. They have a poor image of blacks. My family is all college educated and have good careers. It gets old always having to prove yourself to be a good person just because of race. I don't mind reaching out to them because I'm in love with their daughter, but they need to let go of the steroetypes.

me again.. more bf help? my bf totally respects my religion and he knows i cant kiss him and hold his hand and he knows that its because my mom thinks if i have physical contact with a non-christian then we'll be more tempted to have sex or sumthing.. idk. but he says if i wanted to he'd go all the way with me but if not its totally fine. i got into this not knowing what i was doing and i dont want to break up with him. God brought him to me for a reason and i want to lead him to christ because i know i shouldn't be un-equally yoked but i feel that if i'm dating him now then i can lead him to christ better than if i wasn't dating him. plus i've noticed changes in his life. he swears less and does lots of bad things less and he's changing his habits. me and all his friends have noticed. i know i should be a good example of a christian to lead him to christ but any other ways i can show him how amazing god is? thanks <3

Why has this debate turned into a who is smarter than who routine.? Neither side is smarter ar dumber than the other, we are equally yoked as humans trying to find truth.

husband and wife? married 9 years but Im not in the same church any more .I now go to a different church that has different beleaves.Does this mean we are not equally yoked any more?

I know this girl for about 4 years, recently we start dating, need advice? She is Christian and I am a non-christian. She will say I am spiritually low and not equally yoked. So I convert but she want more from me, want me to work towards discipleship. I means it is just a few months only, can't I get to know God first slowly. Can't I just be a worshipper. But she keep preaching to me, saying if I can't then we can't be together. Do you have advice on this. I first came to her for courtship for love. But it seems like she is looking for a guy who can fulfil as her ideal partner. I love her but I don't deserve sure a treatment. I have my timing pace of reading daily bread and the bible. But she keep pushing me. What should I do? She will always preach to me almost everyday. I having sleepless night over the pressure. She meet me but don't talk like normal couple do, but always preaching to me about God way for me. I have told that be disciple or worshipper is my relationship with God. He have his plan for me even before I ask, right. Why force on it. I am comfortable with converting to a Christian, but I need to do it at my own pace. I need to learn to crawl before I learn to walk and then run. I reading bible and daily bread, what is called false conversion? I converted because I was introduced to God by her. Have no regrets, it is for my own good too. But I don't feel good about been 'push' towards knowing God. Everyone have a different pace of learning.

Christians and marriage? Someone asked if we were equally yoked. What does it mean if we are not? What will happen? I'm sure we are not equally yoked. I was raised in church. He wasn't. I have been saved for years. He has been saved about 8 months.

Is it Biblically incorrect for men/women to have a preference on a certain body type? Be nice, please. I wondered if it is Biblically incorrect for men/women to have a preference on a certain body type? Examples: Christian men/women who only like bigger or thinner people. I know we should look to be equally yoked - but wonder how our likes/dislikes come into play too. We should be physically attracted too, right?

I am a Christian, and the girl I want to date is not. Should I just tell her my situation? I'm sure all Christians reading this know you are supposed to be equally yoked, meaning anyone you are in any kind of dating relationship with needs to be a Christian too. Well this girl isn't, and I am trying to invite her to church but she hasn't gone yet. Should I just tell her my situation? Tell her that I can't ask her to be my girlfriend unless she becomes a Christian? Then I'm worried that she will just say she is or become a Christian for the wrong reason. Meanwhile I really want her to be my girlfriend, and I know she likes me too. What should I do? thanks for all the great answers so far! there have really been some helpful things said. but if you are going to post a answer about the equally yoked thing being crazy, try reading 2 Corinthians 6:14: " 14Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? " thanks again & God bless

What do you value the most? What are the top five things you look for in a person (when you are thinking fo dating). For me it is... 1. Their Faith (Whether or not they are Christians) God calls us to be equally yoked so I could only be with another Christian in a romantic relationship. 2. Heart A big heart is very important. I have to be with someone who is loving, kind, sweet, and a cuddler. 3. Brains They don't have to be brillant but must be able to hold a conversation. 4. Integrity I could never be with some one who is a theif, liar, or refuses to work. God calls us to be a good steward in all we do. 5. Looks This is the least important thing. Looks are just temporary. Besides, everyone is beautiful in their own way. It may just be their laugh or their dimples but everyone has something beautiful about them.

Interfaith marriage...can it work? PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU RESPOND! I am Christian, raised in a Christian home. I have met and fallen in love with a wonderful man, however he is Muslim. He is my world and I am his. I can't imagine us not being together. We have discussed our differences of faith, we respect each others faith. We agreed that when we marry we will not pressure each other to change. We will study God's Word and the Quran together. We want to be together. We believe that we are equally yoked, as God commands in the Bible. When we pray, we pray to the same God. We will be there for each other and are open to talking about our difference. He lives in Cairo and has a successful life there. I am American and I have already been divorced and have two children. We have agreed to have no more children. He will raise mine like they are his. He wishes for us to move to Cairo to be together. We will attend Christian church as a family. I feel great about this. But I would like to hear your opinions. Thanks!