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writes: Hi. I have been in love with my friend for over a year now and he has told me he loves me to. The only problem is that he is a Johovahs Witness and I am a Christian. He doesn't want to get into a relationship with me because we don't share the same spiritual beliefs. How can I make him see how strong my love is for him. I mean he actually makes me feel almost ashamed of who I am spiritually. I do heavily respect his religion. How can I make him see that? Surely God wants love?
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 August 2006): I can't remember where it talks about it in the Bible but as a Christian, God wishes you to marry another Christian.
Is a Johovah Witness a 'Christian'; no, clearly not!!
There are many, many reasons why they are not Christian's but this main reason that should be enough:
They don't believe Jesus came back from death in "physical" form. Neither do they believe in the Trinity and they reject that Jesus is divine (whereas a Christian believes in the divinity of Christ as well as the Jesus of humanity)
This of course does not matter if your faith is not compromised by being with this guy.
I know a few inter-religious couples, but, the choice is up to you. What is your personal feeling about being with someone that rejects Jesus?
Last: you should do some SERIOUS research in to the way women are seen as second-class to men in the JW religion, it is very worrying.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 August 2006): He believes in Jesus as do you. I don't think you should focus so strongly on him not believing that Jesus hasn't been to the Earth.
It would be hard as Jesus in the Christian faith is a great model and example on how to be a good, loving, caring, honest individual that does no harm.
When Jesus walked the Earth; people did not believe he was the Son of God but did marvel at how compassionate a man he was and how much wisdom he had. The greatest message he has ever taught was "to love thy neighbour as thyself" and with that "when you are in the service of your fellow man; you are in the service of God".
Tell him that you may not fully understand his beliefs but you respect and love him and I am sure that his religion has strongly influces him; and you fell in love with this man for a reason.
I agree that this can be worked on. Respect for one another and supporting rather than harbouring ill feelings will not prove that you love him regardless.
In the end, if you feel that if only you convert him you will be happy...isn't showing that you respect his beliefs and with that...lack of respect is lack of true, unconditional love.
I hope you can see past this small upset...it is a small one as you can both work together to overcome this.
Good luck.
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reader, bonym  +, writes (13 August 2006):
 My dear these situations are tough, but the Bible says do not be unequally yoked i.e. two people cant really be together if they have conflicting beliefs. If you are meant to be together perhaps he will convert to Christianity but if not, either you will become a Jehovahs witness or the relationship will never happen. Why are you ashamed, of what exactly, you should not be ashamed of being a Christian. xXx
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reader, DEPRESSED +, writes (13 August 2006):
Religion in any relationship can make things a bit difficult.My advice is to share your views you might find that you both are on the same path. Hope i helped.
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