The Bachelor: Why Matt James wasn't wrong praying

The Bachelor: Why Matt James wasn’t wrong praying

THE BACHELOR - Ò2501Ó Ð Matt James, the charismatic and engaging star of ABCÕs hit romance reality series ÒThe Bachelor,Ó will hand out the roses for its momentous 25th season. After meeting Matt as a prospective suitor for ÒThe Bachelorette,Ó Bachelor Nation swooned when they learned he would take on the role as the lead of his own love story. Matt is the total package with strong family values, a great career, and has used his growing platform for good. His emerging legion of fans canÕt wait to follow the 28-year-old real estate broker, entrepreneur and community organization founder on his journey to find love during this historic season. Although Matt hasnÕt been in love before, he feels he is ready now to welcome it into his lifeÑno matter what challenges he will faceÑas he starts his search for his happily ever after on the season premiere of ÒThe Bachelor,Ó MONDAY, JAN. 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)MATT JAMES, CHRIS HARRISON /

Matt James did the right thing saying a prayer during The Bachelor Season 25 premiere

The Bachelor Season 25 has immediately brought up a debate. Matt James chose to say a prayer before the rose ceremony, and not all viewers are happy about it.

Saying the prayer was right for him and his season of the show.

The big reason some viewers weren’t happy about Matt saying the prayer is because not all the women in the group may follow the same religion. It would push some out, making them feel uncomfortable. However, nobody seemed uncomfortable or left the room at the time. They remained respectful for his preference to say a prayer.

If they’re not comfortable, they’re not right for Matt

This would have been an excellent chance to see if the women on The Bachelor Season 25 were right for Matt or not. If they couldn’t respect his need to pray, it would be hard for them to be with him for life.

This doesn’t mean they would need to have the same religion. There are relationships out there that work with differing religions. Some compromises are made, but the request for time to pray is usually an easy request for all to follow. It wouldn’t matter which one in the relationship made the request.

Many couples who follow different religions could even pray together. They don’t need to pray to the same god. And those who don’t pray or believe in a deity would just be able to stand in a respectful silence.

Matt needs someone who is respectful of his religion, whether they follow the same religion or not. Respect goes a long way in a relationship and in making sacrifices. If a woman didn’t feel comfortable and did need to leave during a prayer her potential future husband wished to say, she isn’t right for that man (and vice versa).

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What did you think about Matt’s decision to pray before the rose ceremony? Do you think he sent the right women home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8/7c on ABC. Catch up on Hulu the following day.

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