Can 2 people have a successful marriage if they have differences in their religious views?

Question

Just too avoid confusion, not from different religions, but not quite in the same place with their faith..

Answer 1

I actually think it is harder if two people are of the same faith, but at very different levels of faith or obedience than for people of different faiths. This is because people of the same faith enter into a marriage thinking they will, or can be, on the same level and have the same goals, etc. Whereas I would hope people of different faiths enter the relationship understanding the differences and respecting the other for who they are and what they believe, being willing to support the other regardless. It is important to build a foundation of respect and communication.

Either way, it is an extra hurdle that one will have to overcome in the relationship, but it is very possible. Don't be ashamed or embarrased to seek counseling or discuss with comeone close. Good luck.

Answer 2

It depends on the people. It is very rare for people with conflicting religions to have a happy marriage. It almost always becomes an issue later on.
I have seen one couple, where one is Christian and one is Wiccan, happy and content together.
Here's what I have seen is needed to make this work.
They both have to have an understanding of the others religion.
They both have to be easy going and open minded.
They both have to allow both religions to be open and present in the home-not just say it is Okay but act on it.
They both have to be the type to allow others to decide their own way-not the type that thinks their way is the only right one.
Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

I think so. I mean if they forget everything about it for a minute, they'll see that though they are different in many ways their marriage could be successful.

Answer 4

Sure they can if they are both willing to respect the other person's views.

I'm an atheist living for 4 years with a practising pentacostal Christian. He doesn't try to convert me and I don't try to convert him.

My best friend's parents have been married for over 30 years. He is atheist and she is Catholic.

Answer 5

Not if they are practising religious people. The only way this type of relationship could work, would be if they could keep their differing religions OUT of the relationship, which maybe very difficult to do.

Answer 6

When we were first married (1976) my husband was an atheist and I was one of thse people who believed in God but only when I was trouble. God revealed Himself to me (and saved my butt) when I was 35. My husband laughed and ridiculed my religion but I didn't let it bother me. I just loved him. He would go to church functions to see the kids, etc. After 4 years of my being saved, my husband had a spiritual awakending, sought after and God reached out to him as well. Things in our life are far from perfect. We still have opposite likes and dislikes, but we work through them. Its nice now to pray and believe together, and it blesses me beyond what I can put into words here.

Answer 7

That's a very good question. I've seen situations like this before and I belive in the end it all works out

Answer 8

Yes they can, But you can have a little conflict, I know a family now, The husband is Catholic & the wife is Baptise, They each go to their own church , But in everyday life, they have a good marriage.

Answer 9

Yes you can if you give respect to your partners beliefs.
We all have God given Free Will to choose and decide what we want to believe.
We can all get on with each other if we have that respect for each other in every way.

Answer 10

Depends on the extent of the difference.

I can't see an atheist and a fundamentalist christian making much of a go of it.