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Would you marry outside of your faith?
- Thread starter Merlin
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Darkdale
World Leader Pretend
Merlin said:
I'll most likely have to. Very few heathens running around these days.
However, I most likely wouldn't marry into a Christian, Muslim or Jewish family, if only because I plan to raise my children according to my beliefs and worldview and that wouldn't work at with someone coming from one of those traditions. I'll most likely marry a pagan of one tradition or another.
CaptainXeroid
Following Christ
I love my wife and plan on staying married to her for many years to come:162:, but if I were single I would not marry outside my faith. Faith is the foundation of my life, and the person with whom I share should have the same foundation. IMHO, not sharing something so important would cause many headaches down the road. I think that is one reason families encourage young people not to marry outside their faith. Just my 2 cents.
Actually, In Islam i can marry a Muslim, Christian or Jew.
Nevertheless, because nowdays the culture affected most of muslims so my family might mind if i get married with a non-Muslim girl and they may be angry but after all they can't do anything toward it if i decided to gone through this because it's allowed in Islam and i can depend well on myself.
Nevertheless, because nowdays the culture affected most of muslims so my family might mind if i get married with a non-Muslim girl and they may be angry but after all they can't do anything toward it if i decided to gone through this because it's allowed in Islam and i can depend well on myself.
Feathers in Hair
World's Tallest Hobbit
I would. I think it might be stressful to marry a person who believes in one of the various 'my way is the only right way' religions, simply because it would be hard on any relationship if one partner thought the other was heading towards something other than to be with them for eternity. Other than that, I'd simply want a mate that could celebrate that my path made me happy, and I'd celebrate whatever path they were on.
MdmSzdWhtGuy
Well-Known Member
I did. Married a Catholic. It makes things interesting at times. She has laid down some ground rules, and there are certain things we just do not discuss. Working our very well.
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Terrywoodenpic
Oldest Heretic
I very nearly married a Catholic Girl, I think there may have been some difficulties but not insurmountable ones. I think the greatest problem is with family expectations.
I think mixed religion marriage adds an area of stress that is perhaps not helpful in a relationship.
Terry________________________
Blessed are the gentle, they shall inherit the land
I think mixed religion marriage adds an area of stress that is perhaps not helpful in a relationship.
Terry________________________
Blessed are the gentle, they shall inherit the land
Darkdale
World Leader Pretend
FeathersinHair said:
I'm with you for the most part, but wouldn't you want your partner to share the same "worldview" as you? I mean, that does into the whole not thinking "my way is the only right way", but especially when it comes to raising children, don't you want to be on the same page with your mate?
Meesheltx
Member
I suppose if I fell in love with someone outside of my religion I might marry them...it really all depends on the specifics of the situation. But I just don't think its likely that I would fall in love with someone that didn't have at least some of the same basic ideas as me. I don't think there would be much of a chance at all if the person felt very strongly about there different religion...but then again, I don't think anyone like that would fall in love with me anyway!
Darkdale
World Leader Pretend
jonny said:Although there have been many girls who have wished that I would marry outside of my faith, I don't think I would ever do it.
Is breaking someone's heart Christian?
Damnit - Now, this is the kind of post I'm ashamed I didn't post first!
:clap great post, brightened up my day.
robtex
Veteran Member
It is funny reading the Christian responses. I am playing the dating game as a single guy and about 40 % of the christian women I have a date with or meet for possible dating say they will not date an atheist. I have learned to be up front with that for that very reason. I find the lack of flexablity very interesting on their part.
I don't mind what their belief system is at all as long as the belief system is humanistically applied. What I mean is that belief systems as practiced that condem other belief systems, condem homosexuality, nationality, gender don't work well with me. I just found that I need to date women who are flexible in their tolerance. I say date instead of marry because I don't believe in meeting a woman with prospects of marrying her unless we have dated for some time.
I think the pattern of "looking for a husband or wife" has had a large impact on our divorce rate and skipping the dating and courting aspect is a unwise thing to do. If I can't date someone for whatever reason or vice versa marrying is really out of the question.
I don't mind what their belief system is at all as long as the belief system is humanistically applied. What I mean is that belief systems as practiced that condem other belief systems, condem homosexuality, nationality, gender don't work well with me. I just found that I need to date women who are flexible in their tolerance. I say date instead of marry because I don't believe in meeting a woman with prospects of marrying her unless we have dated for some time.
I think the pattern of "looking for a husband or wife" has had a large impact on our divorce rate and skipping the dating and courting aspect is a unwise thing to do. If I can't date someone for whatever reason or vice versa marrying is really out of the question.
Todd
Rajun Cajun
I follow the below scripture on this. I dont believe that in my faith that I would marry someone outside of my faith. I did marry someone of the same faith as me. I believe this scripture is where the the term equally yoked came from (correct me if I'm wrong).
Yoked Definition - To couple; to join with another.
However, that doesnt mean that you should get divorced if you are already married to someone with different beliefs (as seen in the scripture below). Many times people will change there belief while married. That wouldnt give anyone the right to divorce someone. Yea, I know, this is a little off topic, but had to bring this up as I think this is somewhat related.
bible said:
Yoked Definition - To couple; to join with another.
However, that doesnt mean that you should get divorced if you are already married to someone with different beliefs (as seen in the scripture below). Many times people will change there belief while married. That wouldnt give anyone the right to divorce someone. Yea, I know, this is a little off topic, but had to bring this up as I think this is somewhat related.
bible said:
Green Gaia
Veteran Member
As a UU, of course I would... how else are we suppose to get converts? (j/k)
