Why does hubby get mad if I want to go to more than one church function a week?
970332
Well you could tell him if he really wanted to spend time with you he could go with you to church. You can tell him he can be jealous of alot of things but you given your soul to Jesus shouldn't be one of them.
237070
Dude, you're back!!!  I have the same problem, but he is much more forceful about it.  I just argued as an atheist and basically told him his views were bullsh*t.  He got so pissed off that he took the rest of the day off and was granted a transfer to another shift.  The rest of us had a party!  Other than that, bring in your own boom-box and jam it louder.
566453
This is a complicated question.  Since you have not given any detals on why you are unhappy.  Is he abusive?  Or what.  Now we all know how God feels about divorce.  But God is also an understanding and forgiving God.  All if forgiven if asked.  No one has the right to judge except for God and there are so many religions out there that  expect you to live their way.  Well you know what there is a difference between religion and christianity.  Religion is what you believe and Christianity is what you live.  I personaly don't care what others think, only what God thinks is important to me.  God would want you to do all that you can to make the marriage work.  But in the same time he wouldn't want you to live your life being misserable.  Divorce is forgiven by God.  Pray to him he will guide you.  Put your turst in him.  Never put you trust in man or religion they will always let you down.  Go to God in prayer tell him how you feel.  Always be open and honest with him.  Even thro he all ready knows what you are thnking and feeling he still wants to hear it from you.  Good luck and God Bless you
803764
You may be in the wrong church, mine still preachs about his evil ways. He is as real now as ever. Speak to your pastor about how you feel, we don't sugar coat anything.
130073
I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TWICE BOTH TIMES I WAS MARRIED IN FRONT OF AN JUDGEIN THE COURTHOUSE BUT IT TAKES LESS MONEY . I ONLY HAD A FEW PEOPLE THAT WENT WITH US BOTH TIMES. ONLY THING YOU NEED REALLY IS MARRIAGE LISEASE AND A COUPLE OF PEOPLE AS AN WENDESS AND THAT'S ALL. I DON'T GO TO CHURCH NEITHER MY EX-HUSBAND OR MY HUSBAND NOW. THEY DON'T AT THE COURTHOUSE. CALL AHEAD FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND PRICES.
214647
If you hadn't said you haven't married for a long I would have probably known. I think you don't "know" your husband yet. I personally don't agree with such kind of behaviours but I think this unusual thing you see stems from somewhere else. This can be a "sign" to you which shows your husband has some sort of psycological problem which should be cured. You can eventually find the root of this if you continue your marrage. Time will show this to you and it cannot be hidden of course if you don't get divorced. Its your decision. If you continue your marrage and live with him you might as well be able to help him. If you just tell him not to do this action and even if he doesn't, you haven't solved anything, you have just covered the problem. But of course don't go up to him and say ' you have psycological problem' he might get upset !
903965
If this is a denominational church, go to the area Bishop or Overseer (different names for different denominations.)\n\nIf this is a non-denominational church, it's trickier:  you'd tell the Elders, who should reason with the pastor.\n\nEither way, the Bible is clear:  a pastor MUST be the "husband of one wife" and he must be sexually pure.  In other words, no divorce allowed (unless for the other spouse's adultry) and no fooling around.  Several years ago, Pastor Charles Stanley, former head of the Southern Baptist Convention, was divorced by his wife.  He vowed to his church that he wouldn't remarry so he could be faithful to these central teachings of the Bible.  Unfortunately, not all pastors are obedient to God's word, like Pastor Stanley.\n\nIf the Elders do nothing, you have no choice:  you MUST tell the Church and insist that the problem be addressed.\n\nThere is one caution that I'd like to pass along to you:  the Bible says no one should question an elder of the Church (this includes a pastor) unless there are at least two witnesses.  However, if you have other uncontrovertible evidence, such as pictures, I'm sure this is acceptable.  If there's even the SLIGHTEST chance you're wrong, you shouldn't make a ruckus.  Remember:  unsubstantiated gossip is a sin.\n\nPeace.
429996
He is a jerk and you did the right thing. Your kids should be your number one priority. I have 4 and they are the world to me. You are not the bad guy. The next thing he will do is try to get you to feel sorry for him to make you go back to him. Don't do it!
881871
Your husband need to grow up. Staying out late after you are married and have kids only means only bad things.  Either he's avoiding coming home because he's unhappy or he's out looking for some action. (you know what I mean)
371950
You are both married? To other people?! Are you cheating on your spouses? \n\nIf not I'm going to guess that you are married to each other or plan on marrying each other? \n\nAs far as the religions go....WOW....That's a tough one. Both are hard core and will want you to convert so one is going to have to make up their mind. If you don't want to convert you need to explain to your significant other that it's not an option and if they don't understand oh well. I love my husband but if he told me that he had converted to Catholisism and that I had to convert or else I would tell him sorry. First people you love should ask you to go against your faith and secondly no man or woman on this earth should be more important to you than God. If you believe that all you have to do is ask forgivness and that you shall recieve redemption then certain other beliefs are going to stick in your craw anyways. But hey, it's up to you...\n\n(p.s. Before I start getting hate mail folks please keep in mind that I don't dislike or hate Catholics at all nor am I anti-Catholic in any way. All the Catholics I know are cool people. The only point I'm trying to stress is that someone who is a hard core Baptist (enough to put that title in with a question, which means it's important to them) is going to have problems with the Catholic faith in general and vice versa. Wether or not he is able to get an annulment I'm not sure it wouldn't work anyhow if one person or the other is forced to convert.)
1061728
It seems to me that you have already made God your first priority, but as far as being able to go to church or not..... you pray at home, you read the bible 3 times a week, he is constantly in your mind and heart (otherwise you wouldn't be so worried as to post this question) - You are in the middle of a very hard time in your life when you are trying to further yourself through schooling, and in order to be able to do that as well as pay bills you also have to work.  You cannot help that it includes Sundays.  To have yourself - OR ANYONE ELSE - beat you up over whether or not you pray at home or in some brick building that is down the street - just because we call it a church - doesn't mean a thing.  The main thing is that you are holding him in your heart.\nAs far as your boyfriend is concerned.  Consider things carefully.  Don't just drop him unless you are sure.  It is true, differences in beliefs can be a big issue in some relationships - it can also be a small one.  It is all of what you make it.  If this is an extremely important thing for you, and you two are serious - then sit down and have a discussion.  Would he want to go to church with you later on down the road?  Would he care if it was a church wedding?  If you had children, would he have difficulties with the kids being brought up in the church?  You could also ask him why he isn't very set on a certain belief - is it because he is confused about it?  Is it just that he has beliefs but is against organized religion?  Perhaps he does have beliefs and is spiritual, but he just chooses not to go to church to exercise his beliefs.  My father was the same.  He hated organized religion, but did believe in a higher power.  My brother and sister-in-law both thought he was athiest, and she even at one point stated he would go to hell because of that.  I got over my initial shock and then laughed in her face.  You can choose to believe that God is an avenging sort of being - all about rules and regulations, OR you can choose to believe that God loves everyone.  That we are here to learn certain lessons and it doesn't matter if you are perfect or not.  That is your choice to make.
966284
He is 100% wrong.  He needs to force himself, if that's what it takes, to do what he can to make you happy.  Isn't that why we get married, to be happy and to make it part of our lives to make our spouse happy?  Don't accept it, you and every other human out there deserves more.  We all need to demand more!  MORE LOVE!!!  The more we give the more we should get.
932442
sounds like he has some personal problems...i'd go talk to the pastor
500693
Sure, it's okay. At least you're going. I wish my church had evening services, because the regular weekly service is held at a really inconvenient time for me. My spouse is Catholic and attends Saturday night Mass, and I'm jealous. I wish we had more nighttime services like that.
97383
I think it's great to go to several churches. It's also great to find one that you consider your home church. You can do this without turning your back on other denominations. The church needs more people like you who are not only willing, but excited to cross the denominational lines. Afterall, unity is so important!
652779
just try to ignore him at the moment... its not good to force urself into a reconciliation... u dont have to fool urself and ur pastor... give urself time to consider thngs... i am sure the pastor is praying for u... and do the same for him. trust me, ul just wake up one morning and find urself texting him.. calling or even hugging him....{,"}
428012
You sound stressed - you need a break and you should take one. Some therapy may help - having someone to talk to is always nice- does your church provide any type of support in times like these?\nGet yourself a place and renew your relationship with the Lord - tell Him all that is troubling you and allow Him to guide you through these hard times - just rest in His comfort and rely on God to renew your mind and body. Pray for your spouse thats really all you can do at this point - he has to be willing to get help. Take care of your children and provide them with  loving support and stableness that young ones need. Don't seek divorce just yet - see what the Lord directs you to do...