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Old 03-28-2003, 11:16 AM   #21
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Default I agree with dunadan�s lengthy post.

Let me add to dunadan�s thoughtful remarks by saying that, although �your husband didn't 'sign up' to be married to a non-christian�, he also did not �sign up� for being married to someone who would hide her beliefs from her children (or did he?). People change, and this is something that cannot be prevented.

I believe that honesty is the best approach in marriage. It may, of course, sometimes lead to divorce, if one of the two dislikes this. But I would rather get a divorce than have a dishonest marriage. Your preferences may be different from mine, and, if so, I would expect that you would act differently from me.

If you honestly believe that your future children would be better off raised according to your husband�s beliefs, then that is what you should do. Otherwise, don�t pretend that you are a good parent if you raise them in a manner that you believe to be wrong. The most important honesty is with yourself.

Take your time to think carefully about what your options are, and make sure you have this figured out before you add any children to your situation.
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