Athiests and Christians dating

[Rhage]

Now I know interfaith relationships can be hard, but have any of you had experience in a relationship where only one of you have faith? I'm an atheist and my girlfriend is an evangelical christian. Now we are compatible in most ways but religion has always been a bit sticky. Its not for me, she's simply doing her own thing and thats fine with me but she literally believes I am going to hell when I die. A while back she even came to me crying because she thinks we won't be together in the afterlife.

I've gone to church with her, read books she's suggested, spoke to her pastor numerous times and of course my beliefs weren't changed. She thinks I'm not giving Christianity a chance and I keep telling her that I can't just choose to believe in her god. Now this is only one aspect of our relationship and I haven't spoken about all the good we have but this seems like a problem that will always be there. Any Advice?

I agree with a lot of what has already been said. Asking her to read a few books from your point of view isn't all the much to ask. After going to church, reading books and speaking with her pastor, for her to say you're not giving it a chance is ridiculous. But really, why should you HAVE to give it a chance? How would she feel if you ran to her crying because you thought she was a delusional nutbag who needed psych help? I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate it at all. It's not fair for her to put her belief on you.

I was married to a muslim for 5 years. Although I wasn't as strong in my non-belief as I am now, I never read the Koran or considered Islam to be a valid option for me. I can't tell you how many times he asked me to read the Koran or convert to his view. He would tell me that his family would like me 30% more if I converted. Still, not an option for me.

Sorry to say that, unless something changes for one of you, I don't know that your relationship is going to survive the long haul. Good for you if it does, really, but don't bet the house on it.