In It Together: 5 Reasons Why You Should Find a Partner of the Same Faith

Christians are not the only religious group that place an importance on finding partners of the same faith. For many spiritual people, their faith is their life. Having a partner of a different faith or no faith can sometimes be acceptable, but you'll feel much more fulfillment if you can share your experiences and knowledge with the one you love.

Five Reasons to Have a Partner Who Shares Your Faith

1. You can openly talk with them about your beliefs without offending them. This is probably the most important reason of all. Do you really want to hide a part of who you are for fear of upsetting your partner?
2. You can grow together in your faith. While some faiths are more solitary than others, the importance of human relationships through faith has been proven time and time again.
3. People who share the same faith have a stronger bond than those who don't. Having a strong bond with your partner can mean the difference between a long, happy, and healthy relationship and one that isn't.
4. You and your partner will really appreciate each other for who you are; all of who you are. Instead of feeling like you can share a part of yourself, you'll be able to fully share everything with your intimate partner. 
5. There will always be peace in your household. Interfaith couples can have a tendency to argue with one another about matters of their faith. Couples of the same faith are less likely to argue as frequently. 

Remember that ultimately, faith is a belief system. Not all Christians or Buddhists will hold the same morals. This is why sharing morals and a general belief system are important. Two people with the same or a similar set of morals will be compatible because the foundations of who they are align perfectly with the other person. A strong foundation will never crumble.

Finding a Meaningful Career for Spiritual Fulfillment

Most people in the past viewed work as a mundane necessity that had little to do with spirituality. As times change and we move further into the Age of Aquarius, this view is being questioned on a wide scale. The negative economic situation has created positivity in the hearts of those all over the developed world. Now, more than ever, people are chasing their dreams full speed ahead.

Websites such as Etsy are making it possible for artists to make a money doing what they love. Similar online venues have emerged for writers, designers, and programmers. It isn't just online where opportunities for creative minds are abundant; businesses are finally starting to realize the need for artists and writers in a time where only the innovators will survive.

A Personal Story

Ever since I was twelve, I wanted to be a mangaka. I spent several years honing my skills in order to make this dream a reality. Unfortunately, the economy went under when I finally reached the age at which I was able to work. Because I moved out young, I had to find a way to make money to support myself as there were no jobs in the area I lived in.

Luckily, one of my skills was writing. A dear friend of mine, named Sue, introduced me to the wonderful world of freelance writing. I created a web-based writing business that makes me a living today. I still want to be a mangaka, but I get a sense of fulfillment from my current work because I am using the skills that God gave me.

Find Yours

I've heard several people say that they have no passion or there's nothing that they're really good at. Not so! Everyone is born with God-given skills that they are meant to use in their adult life. For me, it was writing and drawing. For you, it could be counseling.

1. Evaluate the things you enjoy doing. Work is not meant to be drudgery.
2. Make a list of all of your favorite activities.
3. Make a separate list for the skills you know you have. What things have you successfully done in your life? They don't have to be spectacular, they just need to be accomplishments. If you've ever done a great job cleaning your house, that's a noteworthy accomplishment.
4. Write down career choices that you might consider based upon your natural abilities, personality, and enjoyable activities.

It's alright if it takes you a while to figure these things out. Some people have to do a bit more soul-searching then others. In the end, though, it's about doing something that you find meaningful.

Challenges to Faith

In Western society, many people have began to move away from faith and claim to hold no religious beliefs. In America, atheism is the fastest growing standpoint on religion. Spiritual and religious people face serious opposition from the anti-religious. The hate that Christians pushed onto those of other religions and even on atheists is now being sent back to the religiously oppressive by the atheists. It is a vicious cycle that must be broken. No matter which side the hatefulness comes from, it is still hate. Hate destroys people and tears lives apart.

The Christian church has failed many people in many ways. Perhaps, the most profound way it has failed is that is has caused people to lose faith. Many churches have led people away from the real meaning of God.

However, there is much to be said about the failures of modern atheism as well. The fact that many mainstream atheists are closed-minded and are refusing to rely even on scientific fact (one of the only weapons in their arsenal) is a disturbing trend. Many atheists refuse to even use sound logic in their own arguments. This in itself, is troubling.

As society becomes more polarized, there are still those who refuse to jump to one extreme or the other. Many of these people include groups such as agnostics, Spiritualists, New Agers, and others. For those who seek their own path, it is imperative that they resist the madness of the heavy debates amongst those who cannot see past their judgement and hate.

The Difference Between Religiousness and Spiritualism

Religious people tend to have a long list of complicated and unnecessary rules for everything. Spiritual people tend to focus on more abstract concepts such as love, community, happiness, friendship, and light. For those who are spiritual, there is no right or wrong path to God. The only thing that could be considered wrong is causing harm to another person; whether directly or indirectly.

Pacifism

Pacifism doesn't just describe an opposition to war or the desire to keep the peace at all costs; it also describes a desire to avoid conflict of all sorts, to promote harmony and good will, and to lift the human spirits through positive thought and action. Pacifism is a trait that is found in many religions but primarily those that focus on spiritual endeavors rather than physical laws or pursuits.

Facing the Challenges to Faith

If someone criticizes your beliefs, simply smile and state "At least I am happy."

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