he did not tell me till we started going out...i am very close to my family and he is not to his..they believ that if u get dismemberd from the kingdom hall like h did ur family is not supposed to socialies with them
2007-01-04 00:47:24 · 12 answers · asked by bonnie c 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I was real curious about various faiths/beliefs and visited their websites for further information.
2007-01-04 01:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by kidlet_animal_luv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of intricacies to Jehovah's Wittnesses, and I am definitley no expert.
What I do know, however, that if two people are from different religions it adds a very difficult hurdle, especially if the relationship continues to marriage and eventually includes children. Personally, I would want to avoid that hurdle. It would be really tough, especially if one spouse was devout and the other did not agree with the religion. It would be very hard to deal with. It is also not a good sign that he did not tell you until you started dating. Is he ashamed of his beliefs? Or did he think they would drive you away? First thing I would do would be to talk to him honestly about it. If you cannot be honest with him than the relationship is doomed from the start. This issue should be dealt with now, because even if you stay in the relationship, it will loom over your heads and keep coming up over and over again if you don't talk about it and work it out. And if this means you should end the relationship, you should do it as soon as possible, so as not to get any deeper and magnify the hurt.
Good luck. And remember: honesty :)
2007-01-04 00:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by A123456789 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses have some pretty strict beliefs and their religion has a very big role in their lives. It often dictates how they live and what they do. Because of this I'd say that it would be very difficult for a non-Witness to have a successful relationship with a Witness.
Its kind of difficult to tell from your question whether he is a practicing Witness or not, my answer is based on the assumption that he is.
2007-01-04 00:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by lupin_1375 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know even that your boyfriend is a Jehovah witness does not mean is a bad person. You know this religion is like others even it's different than yours. If you really care and love him, accepted his believe. In a relationship it's very important to support each others. Brief I was in this religion long time ago for a short period of times, and what I can say is theses peoples are very friendly. My point of view I kind of miss them. Good luck.
2007-01-04 00:55:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jo-Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have been honest with u from the beginning. It would be a very difficult relationship for sure. Jehovas are not to date outside of their religion, so any future with him is not going to happen unless he totally disowned his family and his religion. This is a situation u are going to have to decide whether its really worth getting involved with.
2007-01-04 01:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Amber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to find out just what the rules are on him dating a non-Jehovah's Witness before you jump to any conclusions. You will have to understand his faith as well as they do not consume alcohol, celebrate Xmas nor do they accept medical attention such as blood transfusions. Do your homework. Not only will it set your mind at eases but it will impress him that you have taken the time to learn about his faith. You might even convert in time...
2007-01-04 00:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bagpuss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Chirstians think of Jehova's witness is a cult. but If he is not really a member then it may not be a problem, it depends on what you believe in, and whether you take him to church. If you just started dating, take it slow.
2007-01-04 00:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as you aren't a Jehovah you don't have to follow this belief and Can socialise with your family with him, obviously he doesn't believe in there religion as he has already left the kingdom so this shouldn't be a problem and if your family are close then they will welcome him as part of it
2007-01-04 00:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by zzumette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i say that when it comes to relationship you need to be on the same page with money, love and religion. you might can make it work though as long as he is not trying to force his religion on you and vice versa
2007-01-04 00:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by jumiboo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well....I do know that most of this religion are very caught up in it and their beliefs are very different from Catholic, protestant or Jewish beliefs....be sure that you can accept those differences..good luck
2007-01-04 00:50:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋