is it a sin to marry someone with different religion?

Question

we found that in some country marry with different religion is a sin (to some religion rules). How do you think? Is it a sin to do it? what is the position of love in this case? Does love did not work anymore?

Answer 1

The reason God advises against marrying someone of a different faith is because the two will be unequally yoked. Imagine two horses yoked together: one wants to go one way, while the other wants to go an entirely different way. Instead of making progress, instead of plowing ahead together through life in harmony, they're stuck in disharmony because they can't agree.

While you may be in love now, while the relationship is fresh and new, over time religious differences are sure to arise. How will you handle these conflicts of belief? The two of you need to have an honest conversation about potential problems that may arise and how you intend to settle such disputes. A husband and wife's beliefs, values, and goals in life should be in harmony with one another. A marriage with such disharmony in these significant aspects of a relationship is in danger of failure from the beginning.

Answer 2

No, i don' think so. There is no compulsion in Islam so do so at your own risk. Love is the First causation, so why can't we love someone despite what they believe in? i date an atheist, not sure how long it would last but i know that i'll let noone stop me bcos they have interpreted religion according to what the mullahs have taught them. Atheism is a funny tribe, they have turned away from the Source, maybe bcos they are angry or disillusioned which i can understand completely. That doesn't mean that God doesn't love them or want us believers to persecute them , in the least. Many atheits out there are far better human beings than religious folks, Sartre is a great humanitarian , love that guy but i don't follow his words all the way. I think atheists are alright, as long as they're not insistent upon shoving down their believe on others then i'm ok with them. Yet, somehow a lot of atheists out there have a very shallow understanding of religion which is why they despise it and talk down to religious folks annoyingly so methinks cos, that's not always the case.

Answer 3

Well, at least in my religion is not a sin to marry a person with a different religion, but we believe that doing that can cause problems in the future, like when it's time to decide which religion are you gonna teach to your kids, or what church should you attend to, or in which church are you going to get married.
That's why is better to choose someone with similar beliefs.

Answer 4

No it is not a sin, but in the old days it was considered a sin. You are not supposed to marry people from different religons because you will not be equally yoked. That means you will see things differently and that may cause alot of confrontation. I think you should do whatever the hell makes you happy. Some things just can't be helped.

Answer 5

Interesting question!! Honestly...There is a lot I don't know about religion.....but I do remember it being written in scripture (The Bible) about not being unequally yoked (Such as a non-believer marrying a believer)

But as far as two people marrying from two really different religions....I think that would put the marriage on shaky ground from the start....Husband and Wife would be going in 2 different directions and it would always be a constant battle to instruct the children in which way to go.

That's my 2 cents worth anyway.... :-)

Answer 6

Sin is a man's word and Love is God's word. He loves all of His children no matter what religious group they belong to. Religions have their own set of rules and sometimes Divine Love is forgotten in the process. To marry someone with a different religion may be a cause for conflicts after a while. There are good and less good people in all religious groups. There are fanatics and more liberal individuals. For myself, I would think it is not a sin.

Answer 7

I basically don't beleive in "sin" And that who one marries is up to those getting married And that if they truly love each other they will find a way to work through the relgious differences. As for those who think it's a "sin". That would be THERE problem, not the problem of the married couple.

Answer 8

Some religions do feel that way to some extent. It's pretty sad if you think about it.

I've always been confused as to why a strong believer is so eager to spread their gospel, but once they discover you belong to another church/religion, then they back away as if to avoid you. That kind of behavior makes me feel like these so-called "believers" are only rooting for their favorite team, instead of rooting for the entire sport if you catch my drift. That's what God would want in my opinion.

Answer 9

no, i don't think it's a sin. all men are equal, no matter what race or religion...

the only sin that can come of mixed religion marriages is the possible conflict of which religion to teach their children...

so if you want to marry, make sure you both decide on what religion to teach your children in the future... teach only one religion, and BOTH must do the teaching... :)

Answer 10

I think that's stupid to think it's a sin. Religion may be opposed to it, because it can cause conflicts, but it should never be considered a sin. In the first place, we are all equals in God's eyes. If we think that other people are beneath us because they do not have our religion... well, that's the sin!