2006-11-16 01:52:49 · 13 answers · asked by wonderer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It depends on what part religion plays in their lives.
My brother married someone very religious who is not the same religion as our family. My brother is so not devout, yet he had more problems with the situation than my sister-in-law who was open to what he believes in (or doesn't).
2006-11-16 01:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they can. I know a mixed couple, one a Muslim and the other a Christian. Neither of them feels a need to reject a person based on a difference of religion. They don't have children yet but plan to expose the children to both religions. There are Christians who may feel this is wrong and Muslims who may feel this is wrong but spirituality prevails and they live above those limitations. Ultimately, when children grow up, they will decide what they believe regardless of how they were raised.
I doubt this sort of relationship would work if both people in the relationship were very rigid about their own religious belief and felt they were needing to convert the other person to live in harmony.
2006-11-16 02:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Good Question. I think it is possible for a person of the muslim faith and a person of the Christian faith to heave a mutual respect for eachother, and even have a good friendship. I do however believe that a relationship like marriage would not be successful. From a Christian perspective, the Bible says that a Chrisitan should not be married to a non-Christian. (should not be unequally yoked). Setting that aside, and looking at it from a practical standpoint, the difference in teachings would affect so much in the relationship, what to eat, how to pray, how to raise children, the role of the woman, etc. I just think it would be very very difficult to overcome those issues.
2006-11-16 01:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by favrd1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in the case of a Muslim man so he can marry a christian woman but a Muslim women can not marry a christian or any other religion man except Islam.Why? well because a Muslim man can convert his wife easily to except Islam as compared to a Muslim women,so it is forbidden for a Muslim women to marry any other religious person.If you still think this is not convincing so you should do a research on the teachings of the Holy Quran.
2006-11-16 02:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by relive 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe any relationship takes work. Religion is an important thing to consider but certainly not the most important. Two consenting adults have to decide what is right for them and follow that path.
It is important to respect one another.
It is also important to think about if you wish to have children and how you want to raise them. I think it can be wonderful if there is a mutual respect of each others beliefs. In today's day cultural diversity is important. A situation of mixed religion can provide a wonderful atmosphere of learning for a child because of customs of the individual religions. As the child grows to the age of accountability they will decide what is right for them and through the experience of more than one religion will have learned respect for others beliefs. This can be truly wonderful. Again, it can work if you work it. You must be secure in your relationship and beliefs and also respect each others beliefs for it to work. Any relationship regardless of religion takes work!
2006-11-16 02:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by n2learnin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a while it might but then differences will arise and it will become more complicated. The Muslim will want the children to be Moslems and if the partner is a RC then it can create friction and they too would want the children to be in their faith.
2006-11-16 01:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it could work out. The people have to learn to respect eachother's beliefs and also incorporate both religions into their lives. With the right open mind and willingness to learn, I believe that it could be a very dynamic and interesting relationship.
2006-11-16 01:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by spikeyblonde_22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talking as a complete and utter aethis going out with a jevoiah witness it can work. i was also bought up muslim but was given the option by my english mom to choose my own path
2006-11-16 02:08:34 · answer #8 · answered by clutterbug84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,
as long as they are not fanatical and keep any overzealous people from both families away they will be fine.
its all about respect and love, if you love that person you will accept that they have a different view from you on some things and try to find common ground on other things.
2006-11-16 01:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by irini d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What will you teach your children?
As a rule, children raised with two religions usually end up as adults with no religion.
Impossible? I guess not.
Easy? Hell no.
2006-11-16 01:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋