How does a Christian go about converting to Hinduism for the purposes of marriage?

Question

Male non-practicing Christian looking to convert to Hinduism for the purposes of marrying am Hindu woman. Have seen friends int he past marry non-catholics where the person went to "religion" school for about a year, did first communion and baptism, then was able to marry in the church.

Answer 1

Why can't you each practice what you believe? There are many couples who do it. You can learn about the faith without converting to it. Then you will know what to do with your spouse, and how they worship. If you are truly in love, then religion shouldn't be that big a deal. Talk to your girlfriend and find out what she thinks. If she will only marry you if you convert, then it isn't the right relationship for you.

Answer 2

Dear Elsa, whenever U will fo for any religion marriage, U have to face the same thing like if U wish to marry with a muslim, U need to be converted properly before Nikah and in christianity U know better. So would nt it be appropriate for both of U to get court marriage which would be more stronger than any religion marriage. Think

Answer 3

I assume that you quit going to church and start going to a Hindu temple instead.

Hinduism is not a religion per se; it is a family of related religions that believe in many different gods and has many different practices & beliefs, so I am not sure that there is any formal way to "convert" since they would have no formal religious organization.

BTW, most of your Christian relatives would assume that you are an apostate idol worshiper who is going to Hell for renouncing God, and therefore disown you, so why would you do it? A hindu woman is supposed to be "tolerant" of every other faith, so I don't think that you would have to convert to anything in order to marry her.

Answer 4

I don't think you have to convert. My nephew married a Hindu woman and he is an atheist. He didn't convert.

If you are a "non-practicing" Christian you really aren't a Christian so if you embrace the Hindu religion, you are not converting.

Personally, I would not marry someone of another faith, especially an Eastern religion. It will cause more problems than you can imagine.

Answer 5

When religion stands in the way of love best to let it and it's follower go, move on to find someone who can honestly love you without converting you or vice versa.

Ever stop to think what will happen if the marriage does not work out, and more then half of them don't work now days, then you're resentful about the lousy spouse and their religion too.

Answer 6

If Christianity doesn't fulfill you, might as well give it a shot. There are several books on Hinduism available at the local bookstore which you might find interesting. I don't think there's much more to it than declaring yourself to be Hindu, but it's good to know the background before jumping into something.

Answer 7

I say go for it. I think the Hindu religion is a lot better than Christianity. case in point, look at all the negativity from the Christians to your question. It's as if they assume a forum on "religion and Spirituality" is exclusive to Christianity

Answer 8

I would not convert. Why can't a Hindu marry a Christian?

Answer 9

Just say you are. Those who follow the Hindu way of life are Hindus. In the Mahabharata the great King Yudhishthira was asked, "What makes a brahmin -- birth, learning or conduct?" He replied, "It is conduct that makes a brahmin."

Answer 10

You are confused. Catholic does not necessarily mean Christian. A Christian can not convert to anything else-unless they are really not a Christian, but only claim it for some reason.