Couples not sharing religious beliefs or going to each other’s places of worship isn’t unusual, but perhaps there’s something else going on here When I met my husband eight years ago , I knew he was churchy, but as a low-church Protestant, I thought this wouldn’t be a problem. Outside church, I am comfortable with our religious differences . I sort of believe in God, and find immense spirituality in nature, but think Christ was simply a good man, whereas my husband believes it . He respects my beliefs and has never imposed his on me. The problem I have is with the church we attend. I often feel a fraud as I don’t share the beliefs of the rest of the congregation. I feel alienated by the emphasis on theology over Christ’s teachings , and the hymns and rituals . I resent having to sacrifice my Sundays mouthing words I do not believe. Continue reading...