Would you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?

Answer 1

I think it might be a little awkward at times, but I don't see how it couldn't work. She would probably insist on doing the church thing on Sunday mornings, so I don't know what would happen then, but I'm sure we would be able to get over that difference. If she was some total fanatic who insisted on trying to convert me and telling me every second why I'm wrong, though, then obviously it couldn't work... it would only work if we just agreed to accept each other's differences and focus on the things that we DO agree on.

Answer 2

I personally wouldn't. But I'm a person who has strong religious beliefs. If you're simply from a different religious background but faith plays a minor role in your life, it probably doesn't matter as long as the other person is in the same situation.

In a nutshell, successful relationships depend a great deal on having common values, religion being one source of those values (or not). Casual dating is cool, but if things get serious later and you can't agree on the more important issues of life, whether religious or not, I don't think you can expect that relationship to go anywhere.

Answer 3

I'm already with someone who has different beliefs than I do. I'm Wiccan. He's a Methodist Ministers son.

We've been married since June 17.

Answer 4

That would depend upon what religious belief they had. Muslim religion is very close to Christian religion except for the fact that they do not worship Christ. There is a lot in the Koran (as it is spelled in English) that is simliar to the Bible.

I have dated several jewish males and I really enjoyed talking with them about their beliefs.

As far as marriage, I don't know. As long as I was not pressured to change my faith, I would be okay with it because the husband can save the wife and the wife can safe the husband in my belief.

Gosh, that was a good question. Makes you really think. Thanks.

Answer 5

No, I would not if the difference was substantial or if the belief of either party was very intense. The Bible says (2 Corinthians 6:14 - King James Version)
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?"

If you don't date anyone with a substantially different belief you won't marry someone like that.

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Answer 6

I'm an atheist married for decades to a christian. And... believe it or not... all is well. We laugh occasionally about the differences, but we don't argue. Just don't marry any man or woman who like to argue... whether it's about religion or not. Choose a partner with a sense of humor and all else will work out.

Answer 7

I married someone with different religious beliefs than I, so I guess that's a "yes"?

Answer 8

doin' that right now actually *wink*

just like another answerer I am a pagan dating a preacher's son. :D

It's not really hard to work out the kinks and compromise along the same lines. As long as the two involved like each's other's company and can tolerate the odd differences between them, alls well that ends well.

Answer 9

It totally depends on "how" religious they were. I'm not at all, but that might be a problem if I were to go out with someone else who was very religous. They would probably not tolerate my "lack" of spiritual commitment after a while, and I would find theie fervor a bit much.

Answer 10

I think I would do best with a woman who had similiar beliefs. I don't think it would be a problem if we differed slightly, providing that she didn't feel compelled to convert me to her way of thinking.

Now, I don't think I would be very comfortable with a die hard atheist, a Muslim fanatic, or anyone like that.