First Page
47
Last Page
60
Abstract
This article considers literature on interfaith marriages and draws principles especially relevant for Adventist Yorla from the writings of Ellen G. White and the lives and examples of Ruth, Abigail, and Esther. It then, explains the advice for Christians whose spouses were unbelievers from Paul and Peter in 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 and 1 Peter 3:1,2.
Adventist Yorla refers to Adventist women married to non-Adventists in Tangkhul terms. Thus, the term interfaith marriage, which refers to the union of two individuals from different religious or denominational backgrounds, applies in this context. In the context of the Tangkhul tribe, which is a patriarchal society and all that entails, Adventist women, after marriage, are expected to follow the denomination or religion of their husband. Therefore, spiritual differences at home exist, especially regarding keeping the Sabbath and diet, as Adventists uphold the dietary principles of Scripture regarding clean and unclean animals.
Recommended Citation
Zimko, Ako
(2024)
"A Biblical and Theological Foundation to Disciple and Retain Adventist Yorla,"
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies:
Vol. 20:
No.
2, 47-60.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32597/1553-9881.1571
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/jams/vol20/iss2/5
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.32597/1553-9881.1571