Is it really necessary for a woman to convert to her husbands religion because they are married?
2006-07-28 16:15:20 · 18 answers · asked by ~daTexasPrincess~ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It all depends. If the wife is a Christian and the husband isn't she shouldn't get married to him in the first place and having made that mistake certainly shouldn't convert.
If the husband and wife belong to different Christian denominations then in general if they are both Bible teaching, Christ honoring denominations, the couple should discuss the matter and the husband should have the final choice about where they are going to attend services or if they should trade off or seek God in prayer to see what He would have them to do.
If a person belongs to a semi-Christian religion, then they should fully convert to true Christianity as taught in the Bible and not according to the traditions of men handed down over the centuries.
2006-07-28 16:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does the wife have to convert to the husbands religion?
2014-12-15 01:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, we have freedom of religion. That means even if you marry a Muslim, you don't have to convert. However, in that case, DO NOT EVER VISIT HIS HOME COUNTRY!!! Sally Fields made a movie about that.
Over a zillion years, it has been observed that when a man and woman have a different religion, there are a lot of problems, and a lot of problems for the kids. So much so that when a couple has different religions, it is called a "mixed marriage". Young people think it really doesn't matter, but unless both are totall disinterested in their alleged religion, it is a major source of marital discord.
Thus, it may be traditional for one or the other to convert. In islam countries, it will be to Islam in any case. IN the US, it depends upon who is most determined.
2006-07-28 16:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I am an atheist and my husband is Christian. I did not convert. The main thing is to respect each others beliefs, if you do it should never be a problem.
2006-07-28 16:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by curls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some religions outright state that you shouldn't be married to someone that doesn't believe in that religion.
Should the wife have to convert to the husband's? I don't think so. I don't think it's a matter of "have to". If it's a "have to" against her will, she shouldn't be getting married to him in the first place because that's not a good start at building up trust and mutual respect. Should she convert if she wants to? That's different and entirely up to her. If she doesn't want to convert and they can both deal with a "mixed" marriage, that should be okay, too.
2006-07-28 16:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by Muffie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bigger question is, "what do you believe in?" If you can convert without compromising your beliefs, then for the sake of family harmony, convert. If your faith is strong and your husband sees that, perhaps he would be willing to convert to your religion...again for family harmony.
2006-07-28 16:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by carolewkelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOOOOOO the wife does not have to convert. Neither one has to although it would make life easier for the kids, but rule no. 1--never compromise your beliefs!!!!
2006-07-28 16:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by Lana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dont think she should convert i think it should be a mutual agreement on what's in the best interest of the marriage. then if it takes both of you to compromise and find the best solution to the problem
2006-07-28 16:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by gsxr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the couple. some men are ok that their wives dont practice their religion. some arent. i met my fiance and then i started reading up on his religion and i absolutley loved it so i converted of my own free will.
2006-07-28 16:19:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-07-28 16:18:54 · answer #10 · answered by miestersean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋