And what if you dont'? is it a given that you will lose your religion? Can religions not work in a relationship of 2 diffeetn people with diff religions?
2006-07-29 16:37:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Budyman5,
There is nothing that states two
people of different religions can´t
marry.
However, if both of you are very
dedicated to your own religion,
it will take its toll -- in every day
life, families, holidays, and then
once you decide to raise a family,
which religion will the children follow?
It sounds very complicated, and
unless the two people involved are
very mature and very, very tolerant,
I simply do not see how it could work.
Sorry...
2006-07-29 16:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by vim 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must be equally yoked of the same spirit of faith that's like asking will a Satanist and a Christian agree in there life the answer is no and yes people lose religion all the time But God is Who Ordains Marriage what God has put together let no man tear apart and if this marriage is not put together by God if even you have the license you are just living together in Gods eyes and when you do separate you will have to pay the law for that to.
2006-07-29 23:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is advisable to marry within your faith as it is easier to get along and practice it that way. I am a Catholic and the man I married was a Methodist. I say "was" a Methodist as he now is Catholic. Many times one or the other will convert although I have heard of marriages that didn't and still lasted.But then we were both Christians. If he had not been Christian I would never have married him.
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2006-07-29 23:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it certainly makes life easier if you share the same religion... take for instance, Jehovah's Witnesses. It is of extreme importance to us to be out in field service and knocking on doors,or in the Kingdom Hall for 5 meetings a week. If we marry a fellow sister or brother, not only will they understand our need to be out preaching, but they will share it. If I use words that describe things about my faith, such as New Jerusalem, or the New Order, it's nice to know my partner knows what I am talking about and can converse with me about it. We can pray together and strengthen the bond that sharing heartfelt and common prayers builds. We are not at odds about our God, or our beliefs about life after death, or hellfire..
On the other hand, if you marry outside of your religion, it can work..it's been done. But it certainly makes life more difficult than it needs to be, especially if and when you have children. Who's religion will you teach? Both? Neither? Will your child be baptized? If so, in who's religion? I have a friend who is Christian, and her husband is Muslim, from Algeria. They can't even agree on what foods to have in the house! He thinks she is flighty and stays away from home more than a good wife should, and she thinks he uses his religion to get his way instead of living it honestly. Marriage is hard enough already these days without adding to the strain on purpose by marrying someone with a vastly different religion. Perhaps Methodist and Baptist, or Catholic and Methodist, something like that, but not completely different. As for 'losing' your religion, remember this: it's easier for someone to pull you INTO the hole they are in than it is for you to pull them OUT of it!!
2006-07-29 23:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by themom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says to marry "only in the Lord" so, in order for the union to be blessed by God for your obedience, you would want to marry someone who also was putting God first in their life. Also, because marriage is hard enough if you disagree on little things, it would be very smart to agree on your faith, what religion you will raise your children in, etc.
2006-07-30 00:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that i was raised a baptist and my dad was a minister...and i married a man that supposed to of believed in god..but the difference in the way we believed hurt us.. we got where we could not go to church at all...he believed a woman should keep quiet in church and i loved to sing.. and he believed you could drink and live for the lord and i do not..and he was a very abusive man.. eve decieved adam and so a woman was not to be listened too.. so i think that you need to have a good talk about things like this if you are concerned about your religious beliefs.. and i wasted 23 years in that marriage and i am sorry for that...it did its damage to me and the children...sometimes you can make it work if there is really love in the relationship and you do not end up with someone like i did...he is crazy to me..but anyway i hope i helped you..it is really hard for me to explain the way i feel about this..i think you should discuss this and many things before you marry someone....that i have learned...
2006-07-29 23:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by sanangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be easier to marry someone with ur same religon and beliefs.
maybe right now u dont see religious differences as a wall in ur relationship but later on that would make a big difference.
but remember that if u both love each other, then u can overcome any difficulty.
2006-07-29 23:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by yoghurtlight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at King Solomon in the Bible. He married 700 women of different faiths. Even though God say not to. He ended up bowing to those false gods to please his wives. And he lost God's favor by not listening to his voice. So, I think you should marry only in your faith. It would save a lot of head aches down the line...
2006-07-29 23:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Kleersteel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You "can" lose your religion or you're more likely too. That's why the Bible says to "not yoke yourself with an unbeliever." So if your a christian, wouldn't you follow the guidance of the bible for your own good?
2006-07-29 23:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem, depending on a person's faith.
My fiancee is agnostic/atheist (he's undecided, lol) and I am Pagan. He respects my beliefs, and I respect his *lack of*. He knows what I believe, and is okay with it. I think alot of it is a matter of respect. We respect each other, and agree to disagree of some things, because, well-you can't agree on everything, all the time.
However, if he was a devout Christian, it would probably be an issue, because us Pagans are evil heathens who are going to hell for our wicked ways.
In general, I belive it depends on the religions, and how devout they are/aren't in their beliefs.
2006-07-29 23:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋