Assume a marriage starts with both husband and wife fully committed to the same fervent religion belief. One of the two subsequently decides he/she no longer believes and becomes a dedicated agnostic or atheist. The other remains a fully committed believer.

Is the marriage headed for divorce or can religious belief become a non-issue with both remaining fully committed to each other. My experience with those facing this dilemma is it often results in severe discord.

The problem often appears to be connected to heaven and eternity. Why do I want to waste this short time on earth being married to someone who won’t qualify to be with me forever?

On the bright side, I’ve known other divided couples who were finally able to put differing beliefs aside and concentrate instead on everything else that made them happy in the first place.

I’d be interested in sharing your experiences involving this all too often challenging circumstance. Disaster or eventually worked out?