How to deal with a spouse who 'hates' God

There are different ways that a spouse may "hate" God. Perhaps they think it is naïve to believe in God. Perhaps a personal tragedy has provoked anger towards God. A difficult trial may have caused feelings of abandonment. Whatever the case, you and your spouse have vastly different beliefs.  

• Faith is something that is incredibly personal; it can be easy to see anger towards God as anger or indifference towards you. This is not the case. Though difficult, it is crucial that you handle the situation with patience, understanding, and commitment.

• First,

  know that it's doubtful that your spouse truly hates God. It may appear to be like that to you, but their feelings might not be that severe. Your partner may be upset with God, or just not believe in a Creator. While you don't agree with their belief, anger and doubt are not the same as hate. It is important to truly understand what they are feeling; projecting harsher emotions than are actually being felt...