When you dedicate your baby the Christian way, do the God parents have to be married?
476294
No, just two people who will help guide the child in life and be there for him/her.
814834
what did you and your husband discuss before you were married?  If you agreed at that point to have the children baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church, then I guess you should do what you said.  But otherwise, this really has nothing to do with your inlaws, it is between you and your husband.  I am Catholic too, and Greek orthodox is pretty darn close to Catholicism, and, if it makes you feel better, the baby can be baptized in their Church and still raised Catholic.  A baptism really initiates the child as a Christian,and their is no "re-baptism" anyway.  But really, if you plan to raise the child Catholic, then it just makes since to baptize in your own parish church.  This inlaw thing will only get worse if you cave on this point, stand up for what you believe now and set a precident.  good luck!
625312
As far as I know and have experienced, Godparents don't get gifts, and I have NEVER seen favors.  Just a nice luncheon after the baptism takes place.\n\nThe question really is, why are you getting your infant baptised?  There is NO place in the Bible that says to baptise your child.  The only sure way of getting into heaven is to accept Jesus as your personal Saviour and you can't make that decision for your baby.
871475
LOL! Are you serious; another di-vorce!\n\nI can tell you why...for the same reason all these other marriages keep busting at the seams; without the One who created the institution of marriage, as the head of the marriage IT WILL NOT LAST! It is rare if EVER that you hear Hollywood couples (or couples period nowadays) reference God in their marriages. Marriage is not all about money, sex, having cute cuddly babies, lavish weddings etc; it's a commitment! The commitment is not just to the "person", but 1st and foremost to God. The bible says not to make a promise to God that you can't keep, and all marriage is, is a promise to love, forsake, honor, etc.\n\nIf people had more relevant relationships with God and stopped looking for something they are never gone find hopping from pillar to post, all these short lived relationships would not exist.
806676
I think it depends on the pastor marrying them, the church, and the denomination sometimes. There isn't a set of rules like that that goes for every church. They should maybe look at some other ones?
359214
Why does an athiest need to get married? Isn't marriage a unity given by God? Good luck. Hope you find God in the process.
525976
Your parents have no say about it, as long as-\nyou are of legal age, and are READY: \nemotionally, (stable or consistent enough to stick to marriage)\nmentally, (ready for what marriage is all about)\nsocially, (you've met enough people to know for sure that you want to be married to this person)\nand personally, (you've done what u want to do for yourself and have reached goals you want for yourself, this is important, coz in marriage some sacrifices would be made regarding personal goals and pleasures)\n...then go for it!\n\ndo assure your parents of your love though, and claim full responsibility for this decision.\n\nbest wishes, pastor's wife\nhttp://mwfrc.blogspot.com
60425
I have a friend who is a Christian and married a Muslem.  It is important for the two of you to discuss whether you will want to worship together (will you go with each other to services, or go seperately?) and how you will handle religious regulations in the home.  It is essential that you also decide how your future children will be raised.  Being on the same page with this is key for your future.  Good luck.
907013
For the baptism -- just being there is what they need from you ... you can buy a gift for the child.  One that they can look back on and cherish from their God Parents.  ie, a picture of you at the baptism in a nice frame or a stuffed teddy bear.  \n\nTo be good God Parents, all you need is love...showing it to this child everytime you see him/her will let them know they have someone besides their parents that they can count on in life.
89572
I am assuming that you are thinking of committed Christian marriages between an adult male and female. And the answer to that is "Yes" since they are duty-bound to follow Biblical principles such as:  forgive one another even as God has forgiven you; do not let the sun set on your anger; they cannot be mad at one another and still have evening and morning devotions; both the roles of the wife and husband are clearly stated in the Bible, especially that the husband is to love the wife to the point of giving his life for her if so required!!! Each has the outlook that his/her words and actions are not "my business" but our family's good name, our children's future, our church's reputation, and a reflection on the character of the God they serve.  What do the other marriages have to glue it together when the novelty wears off?
537225
Well first of all I am a muslim, and we are allowed to marry christians provided they are good christians, ya know what I mean. And yeah its kinda hard when we start thinking how it will workout but from the religions point of view its totally legal. As far as the girl and the boy are fine, both the parties cud prolly try to adjust themselves making sure their kids are happy. The children would be somefin to think about, that will worry both the parties. Either the dads religion or the moms religion. So we'll have to sort that out before they are even born. \nLast but not the least, one of you have to switch so the children could not suffer any religion problems later on. Their heads would be alot straighter not at all confused ya know wat i mean...\nI just told you wat i knew, my info maybe a little, so I'd suggest that you may go to a religious scholar to help you on this.
1160741
My husband does, and we're Christians.
498594
you can have a godmother/father if you are christened, the are meant to guide you through life and be there if anything happens to your parents. i dont think there is such thing as a godsister/brother
237663
Can't think of one, unless you are just a bad person who won't raise the child right.  We just adopted a little boy, and it has been a wonderful thing.  James 1:27 says  "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this:  to look after the widows and orphans in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."\nPure religion is what I am after, but I have to admit, I would have wanted this beautiful baby even if I hadn't been a Christian.  He makes 8 children for us, and I hope we can adopt some more, maybe older children before we are done.
3861
No I dont but the bible says a man and a woman are to leave thier families and become one with thier spouse. Always put him before any others and honor your marridge. Do not let anyone put preasure on your maridge and they had thier chance when you got married to speak or forever hold thier peace,,,perhaps you could remind them of that .....
533119
If you are a Christian you won't have sex until you're married at which time it won't matter. It's basically up to the couple then if they want a baby or not. Nice try though but as I said a Christian would not have sex outside of marriage.
1125098
Becoming a godparent is a very wonderful experience, but remember that it comes with many responsibilities. If you will not always be around when that child needs you, and in some cases before a parent, then no matter how honored you feel your answer should be no.