Why or Why Not?
I know people have preferences in a person…but can love really conquer these divides without changing that person’s culture or religion?
2006-10-06 05:03:55 · 25 answers · asked by Dr.True 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
i think it depends on how flexible the couple is willing to be about their beliefs. I believe love will find a way, but there are some people that are just too set in their ways to believe in anything else. And in that case, they would probably be better suited to someone who shares similar beliefs.
2006-10-06 05:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Justina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Persian and I have dated a few guys from different cultures and religions. They have all been really nice people and we get along, but I am positive that I will marry a Persian guy! Many people think that I do this because I'm racist or something, which is absolutly absurd!!! It has nothing to do with racism at all! basically, i just feel most comfortable with a guy who understands where I'm coming from, and has the same background as me. Language is super duper important to me, so I wanna make sure my husband speaks Farsi, so we can teach our children. Also, I want our families to be able to understand each other, which obviously works best if they are from the same culture. This is not to say I'm doing this only because of my family...this is what I want! I really love Persian men...everything about them is just perfect!!! As for religion, I am a non-practicing Muslim, and I want my husband to be the same, which shouldn't be too hard, because most Persians in California are that way. However, I should say that I would be much more willing to marry a Persian, who is Christian or some other religion, than to marry someone who is a Muslim, but not Persian. For me, culture is much much more important than religion, although they are intertwined!
2006-10-06 06:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that love can not conquer all divides, but sometimes people aren't as different as they think they are. I'm a black woman with white man and we've been together happily for over three years. I think that this is because we agree on big things like if we want to have kids, how we'd raise them, politics, religious beliefs, etc. We generally look at things the same way and if we disagree we are both open to what the other is trying to say. That's why we work as couple, it doesn't matter that he had a completely different background and upbringing from my own.
However, if two people don't agree on big things, that's not going to change even if they love each other. Ironically, I once was in love with a man of my same race and religion and we didn't agree on anything. We even had similar upbringings. But we couldn't make it work, not matter how much we tried. Our friends and family were rooting for us but we just didn't see things the same way and in the end all we kept doing was hurting each other til finally one of us has to end it for good.
2006-10-06 05:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by NutterButter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would all depend on whether or not they were mature and able to think and act outside the narrow envelope of restrictions most organized religions impose on those unable to think for themselves. Different cultures exist and are to be visited but they too don't impose iron walls around those residing withing.
2006-10-06 05:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marrying somebody of a different culture wouldn't be a problem because I have no problem with different races as long as they love me for me. A different religion wouldn't be a problem for me either because even tho i beleive in God i'm not in a certain denomination.
2006-10-06 05:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by waves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is nothing with dating someone or marrying that person that is from culture and religion! all as you love that person!
2006-10-06 06:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, why not? just b/c you're of a different cultural background than a person doesn't mean that you couldn't be together. some things might have to change, but it's all going to be worth it if you're totally happy and in love.
2006-10-06 05:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by M.Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have no problem with dating or marrying someone of different culture or religion, it isn't in my nature to judge someone of who they really , truly are!
2006-10-06 05:06:47 · answer #8 · answered by Evilisme_chickie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you truly love someone it shouldn't matter their cultire or religion. It won't be as easy as marrying someone with the same background as you but it can work.
2006-10-06 05:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by faybe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i find out a nice person that attract my heart,i dont' care what culture or religion or where her/he from.
2006-10-06 05:10:19 · answer #10 · answered by kikk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋