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If you say (or even think) the word "Splash!" after singing the line "Happy Birthday to you..." You might be in a cult.

Did anyone notice Niles and Daphne named their baby "David"? I would guess it was a tribute to David Angell, the producer who was killed in one of the planes that hit the WTC. That was touching.

WWJT* What Would Jesus Type?

Well, here's a kicker, boys and girls. I spent the weekend with my guy and found out in the course of conversation that he dated a girl in high school who was in TWI! He met some people from TWI a few years later when he was in the Navy through this girl and went to a few fellowships over the course of about 6 months. He never took the class, and had serious concerns about the whole thing when a guy asked him about getting a complete Naval uniform and asked him to see his military ID. My guy reported it to his commanding officer. He didn't tell me who the guy was and I didn't want to know in case I knew him. He said the experience left him feeling like the people didn't really care about him, only what he could do for the organization. It was a relief, actually, to find out he at least had an idea of where I had been and what I had been in for 5 years of my life. I don't feel a need to give him an opportunity to read any research material or "catch him up" on what I know. I figure he had an opportunity to do that years ago and he took advantage of it to the extent he was interested. We can still have intelligent, respectful conversations on religion in general. I can't believe after all that we have done and everywhere we've been individually, to meet each other on the internet out of thousands of people and have this in common - it's pretty amazing. Cindy!, I appreciate your words and sharing your experience with me. Because you and I have different relationship histories (I've never been married) I'm not sure I would be comfortable in a living together relationship. Of course, it's too early in the relationship to know how compatible we would be, married or living together.

Mom, er, Valerie, I haven't met his family yet. He and I live about an hour apart and his family lives about 2 hours away. Since there is a little distance, we've only seen each other a few times on the weekends. We talk on the phone or email every day. He is polite and respectful to waitresses and doesn't stare at every other woman's chest when we're out, so I think those are good signs. He retired from the Army after being in regular duty and reserves for 22 years. We're both in our early 40's, so children are not a pressing issue for either of us. He carries a lot of the discipline from the Army in his personal life in regard to finances, keeping his house clean, and general accountability.

"Unequally yoked" was a bit of sarcasm on my part, hence the quotations. I do not believe he is "beneath me," (well,.. no, we won't go there), although in times past I probably would have. I guess I was trying to find out from couples how they have handled different views on faith and Christianity. My guy was raised Catholic and it's possible he could have been born again somewhere in the confirmation/first communion/fending off priests, but I just don't know. I do know that God knows the hearts of men, and ultimately that will be between him and God. Having been involved with TWI for about 5 years, then later on being involved with CES for about 5 years and seeing an elitist attitude develop, I'm slowly learning to expand my definitions of spirituality and Christianity. Imbus, no, he doesn't have a brother. Zshot, yes, he does have a sister. Are you real set on that breathing thing?

Wow, you guys are great. I appreciate all your input so far. I tend to get a little tunnel vision and sometimes need an outside opinion to broaden my view. What about other singles? What's been your experience?

Ok, I need some input here. I have been dating a very nice man for a couple of months and it could get serious. He is a good person, has high morals and standards, thinks I am the most wonderful woman in the world (very perceptive!) and is not a Christian. I know about being "unequally yoked" with unbelievers and what kind of situation I could be dealing with. At the same time, he lives a more responsible life than many other guys I have dated that said they were Christian. He is very supportive of my faith and encourages me to pursue it in whatever way I choose. So what I'd like to know is, are there any GSers who have married non-Christians, either another religion or no religious affiliation, and what words of wisdom could you offer?