my gf has never been part of any organized religion ...but yet she finds joy and a strong spirituality in a mystical movement like freemasonry or rosicrucian ...she said that I have to follow her path not as a religion but instead as a spitritual practice , while not leaving mine and accept her as she is ...what would do in that case ?
2006-11-06 12:20:53 · 6 answers · asked by bobby s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, you must validate her path as a spiritual practice (not act like she is playing at religion, but honor her different beliefs) and you must accept her as she is if you want this relationship to have a chance to work. She has no right to dictate what you should do religiously or spiritually.
If you relationship does work, down the line you will have to work out a wedding ceremony and way of life that allows you both spiritual freedom and doesn't pressure any kids involved. If you spiritual practises are incompatible, then so are you.
My husband is catholic and I am more of a new age person, you might say. We have been able to come to common ground in our beliefs - and work around the labels a bit to find that we do share a lot (as many different religions do, we are finding too). It is possible to do this and to do it beautifully. In a world where unity is becoming more and more necessary, it is great for kids to grow up with it in their own homes and families.
Peace!
2006-11-06 12:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it's true that one can be a Freemason or Rosicrucian without changing their religious affiliation, don't let anyone tell you what to do with your life spiritually. That's your decision, not hers. Anybody who would demand that you follow their path is selfish, and clearly doesn't respect your own free will or opinions. If you want to explore those options, go ahead, but don't do it just because she told you to.
2006-11-06 12:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she should have ANY authority to tell you how, who or what to worship. Nor should you have that over her. Accepting her does not mean that you have to worship with her.
'Be you' is my advice. Let her be her, you be you and meet in the middle. No need to put religion in the middle of anything.
2006-11-06 12:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anne A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In religion, spirituality connotes, so if she believes and finds joy in spirituality. Believing in God should be imparted to her.
2006-11-06 12:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by dodadz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess that would depend on weather you love her or not.
Tammi Dee
2006-11-06 12:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick to ur religion
2006-11-06 12:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋