Do you date only within your religion or, are you open to dating those of other religions?
2006-07-17 08:29:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My husband and I are not religious at all, so it wasn't an issue. I dated a really religious guy briefly before I started dating my husband, but he got on my nerves. I got sick of hearing about "God's Plan" for him...I just wanted him to make one damn decision on his own and also to NOT pester me about going to church.
2006-07-18 04:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by yogazen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Religion can play as much of a part as an individual wants it to play. People have different characteristics they want in a person they date. It can be anything from religion, race, similar hobbies, etc. One reason that people choose todate someone of the same religion is if they have kids with someone, it is easier to raise a child with a religion that both parents have. Some do it for spiritual reason, if religion is a big part of someone's life I am sure they would want to spend time with someone who also shares their interest.
2006-07-17 10:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by andrygirl03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It didn't play a part at all. At the time I was pagan and my (now) hub was and is agnostic. Religion never plays a part in friendship (or dating)... I don't even consider that part. Now, if the other side considers it and it's brought out in the open... then and only then will religion be a part of the list of things to consider for friendship.
2006-07-17 09:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is a factor, but I will date outside of my religion. I try to judge them on their personality. If they are a good person (both inside and out), then their religious beliefs are a non-issue.
2006-07-17 08:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by mkbac0375 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very important, I never date anyone who has a religion. I've found myself in a Christian intervention more than once, which is a real relationship ender.
2006-07-17 08:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people in America aren't really religious. I've dated many flavors of Christian and Jew and all eventually turned Atheist. I did nothing to change them. They just finally found something that made real sense.
2006-07-17 08:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Real Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how the other person uses their religion, in a sense. My ex was a fundamentalist Christian and would say things like "I'm worried for your soul" and "I would never allow you to have an abortion." Like... YOU allow ME to do anything? Sorry, buddy, it's my body. My current boyfriend is an Athiest (I'm a Unitarian) and he respects me, my body, and my beliefs.
2006-07-17 08:35:53 · answer #7 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not date anyone who is a follower of one of the Abrahamic cults of desert monotheism, because it is very important that my companions have the capacity to reason and employ critical thought.
2006-07-17 08:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the date starts to get serious then remember what the Bible says about it. Be ye not unequally yoked. God will keep you right as regards this subject. Ask Him!!
2006-07-17 08:36:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer someone who believes reasonably close to the way that I do. If not "discussions" could become more than just discussions , ifyaknowwhutimean.
2006-07-17 08:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by kenny p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋