If you think it is okay to be two different religions, what religion to you raise your kids as?
2006-10-23 07:54:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
it helps a lot if you and your significant other are the same religion....that way there are no arguments as to which way to raise your kids... plus your significant other and you dont have any issues when it comes to whatever religion you guys are.
2006-10-23 08:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Deni T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how committed each is to their religion. If it is within the Christian category they should be able to respectfully work it out. All true Christians all believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Some religions are sacramental and have rituals, some just believe in the grace, forgiveness of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
I think clebrating both Jewish and Christian holidays as a couple respecting each other would be beautiful and rewarding for each because they really are so closely related.
What religion you raise your children in should be discussed and decided upon and committed to so the children will not be confused. But the holidays could be joyously explained and celebrated.
If it is Jewish/Christian, one would have to reject having the children's belief in Jesus Christ as Savior and that would be very difficult.
Once a decision is made it must be adhered to or you will mess up the children's head.
If no children are involved, just enjoy your relationship and own religion.
Judeo/Christian can work. I doubt that a Christian and Muslim or Jew and Muslim could make it.
2006-10-23 08:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not ok. I'm the product of a relationship like that. No matter what the parents say the child will be confused. Relationships and Parenting are hard enough. Try to marry someone who has the same core religious beliefs as you b/c that's a major part of who an individual is and will play an even bigger role in parenting and the relationship.
2006-10-23 08:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mille_D-Gurl08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While there is nothing "wrong" with it, differing views on religion can cause other issues in marriage. And marriage is hard enough without complicating it by "which church" are we going to? "Which church" (temple) do we get married at? ""Which church" do our kids attend? It also brings up issues like holidays and how they are celebrated.
Religion can be deeply personal - if either of you is very strong in your beliefs, it will be hard to compromise and "give in" once in a while. My religion encompasses everything I am, so for me, it couldn't have been an option. I met and loved people outside of my faith, but I knew I would cause myself extra struggle and pain if I wasn't married to someone equally as dedicated to the religion.
Good luck.
2006-10-23 08:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jodi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually being with someone outside your religion is really difficult specially if one of you have a strict religion that goes against the others in some way. As for the kid thing thats really up to the parents and what they think is best for their child
2006-10-23 07:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by K@t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think, if religion is something that is important to both partners, then having different religions will not work. However, if it's only important to one of them, then it should work fine - as long as the person who places larger importance on it gets to make all decisions regarding religious practice in the family as well as children's religious upbringing. I know I could never marry a person whos religious convictions were significantly different from mine.
2006-10-23 07:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how strong one's religious convictions are. For example, I'm Catholic and my husband is Greek Orthodox. We were married in a Greek Orthodox Church because it was important to him - I agreed because it didn't matter to me. As much as I like the Greek Orthodox way, I have not converted over (mostly out of laziness). We also don't have kids - not sure we will - I'm not really interested in having any. If we were to have kids, I would have no problem with them being raised Greek Orthodox. If both people are strong about their separate religious beliefs, there will be problems - but in our case, it was fine to go with his church.
2006-10-23 08:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions are not a joke you insulant little person,you know who you are.Anyways,Religion is a matter of choice of which one you want to be involved in.No they do not have to be the same exact religions,but should use the same teachings and doctrines.My dad is Catholic,and my mom is Pentecostal,but they use nearly the same doctrines aside from Rosaries and Hail Marys.
2006-10-23 08:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a personal decision. If you love someone enough religion shouldn't matter, although it can make things complicated if you are unwilling to compromise.
2006-10-23 07:57:36 · answer #9 · answered by Minuet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends on the two religions. And as far a children flip a coin. All religions are a joke anyhow.
2006-10-23 07:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by dj nkro 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋