[MineralMan]

"To an atheist it would seem pretty strange I guess. :) But the reason FourPeas stated it as such is because biblically speaking, that's how it should be - loyalty to God first and family second, and with the knowledge that if God IS put first, your family is NEVER neglected. That goes for the wife too by the way. "

Not at all. It doesn't seem strange to me. People who have strong religious beliefs often put them first. I see no problem there, as long as there is agreement on this for both parties.

I have seen cases, however, where one spouse was very religious, while the other was not. This can cause huge problems.

Compatibility is everything.

[agrace]

Agree again. The bible agrees with you on that one too, in that believers and non-believers should not be "yoked together." Has nothing to do with a Christian being "better" - hardly!, but rather everything to do with harmony and a successful marriage.