Guys, PLEASE ANSWER!!!?

Question

Do you think that religion is important in a relationship? Why or why not.

Answer 1

Many girls will only consider a guy in the same religion, and that makes it important. Many religions require their women to only have relationship with their kind. I've had some bad experiences trying to overcome that bias. I personally don't think it should be important, but most of the religious hierarchy work at keeping out the unfaithful. It's a good idea to establish the rules as quickly as possible on the first date.

Answer 2

I believe it depends on the age or maturity of the people involved. A more worldly , or "experienced" person, might be more "open" or "relaxed" about someone Else's Religious believes. If you want to experience knowing other people first before committing to a "relationship" that can be ok. If you were worried about "static" from friends or family, sure you should proceed with caution. Sometimes an "outsiders " perception may be more clearer than our own. There is always that rare and riveting "Instant" attraction that can take you places that you may not have wanted to go, those are the chances that some of us have or may take. If it really is an issue just look in your own Religious community. (you may be pleasantly surprised) However, if "Love" does happen one of you can always "convert" . ( it has been done). Bottom line, as long as you know the consequences( and be honest and look at every possible scenario ) and there isn't all that "drama" ( how serious can both of you be? ) then everything should work out. I hope this answers some of your questions, Good Luck. Sincerely, someone's Dad

Answer 3

I think that religion is only important in the relationship to the extent that both people will agree to whatever the beliefs of the other person are. Just because she is one religion, does not necessarily mean that he must also be of the same religion, as long as both people agree to the others beliefs and practises of their religion. I personally do not think that religion is important at all in a relationship in order for it to be a good relationship-loving and caring for each other are much more important.

Answer 4

Religion may be important if it is constantly coming up throughtout the relationship. If the reasoning for everything thats being done is based on scripture or belief other than or along with feeling then yes it is important

Answer 5

I do... i am christian so i think religion is very important in my relationships. Religion can help you and the person you love become stronger and more in love.

Answer 6

Absolutely. Religion dictates how we live our lives. They determine our values. A religious Christian woman would not be able to have a lasting relationship with a man of a different religion or an atheist. They would have conflicting values.

Answer 7

On the contrary...

Religion is used like many things: formal marriage, money, fame... Those things keep a relationship together for unnatural reasons and people in it are "forced to stay together" and unreasonably critical of their mates.

Think of how many people have abusive marriages, are locked to others for only financial reasons, get in a relationship to look good in front of friends....these are all bad reasons. There are even people who treat each other very badly with regards to sex, time together, forcing each other to do chores just because they don't want to do them....and turn around and say "my religion made me do it...if I gave you that fun I'd be a bad Christian/Muslim/Hindu/Buddhist....
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Many religions, as another answerer noted, do strongly encourage marriage only in one's own religion...but the underlying message to suitable mates in other religion is "my religion enables me to give to G-d better than yours".

What RELIGION IS GOOD AT is keeping people who are otherwise good together handling tough times peacefully. But there are several other ways to establish this communion beside prayer. Volunteer work, learning and "re-appreciating" the world with kids, learning something new together...these activities all have the same effect and don't run the risk of ostrasizing anyone for not being in the same religion.
Same goes for keeping people of drugs and such....but, let's face it, someone who loves you enough will do that just for you and someone who feels they need to quit only to avoid "eternal damnation" is not a strong and stable person in the first place (AKA not one you want to deal with, no matter how religious).


And, in reality, good people are good people: there is no specific religion you have to be under to be adventurous, kind, loyal, courageous, and so on. To let yourself meet the person who can be those things, religion must not be an issue: after all you wouldn't want you perfect mate to run out on you ticked of because, even though he's otherwise perfect he's "not doing it under the right religion"?

Answer 8

This is a touchy subject. It depends on your own views on the matter. If religion is very important to you and you must go on Sundays and so forth then you have to decide if that's what you want that person to do as well. It will all depend on your own opinions about it. Personally to me I could care less about religion so its always up to them if they will like me for me because I will not change my views for anyone unless I agree with them.

Answer 9

very important! if u guys dont agree on religious beliefs then that makes it very hard to practice what u believe in. i personally have been in this situation before, my ex was catholic and i am cristian. it didnt work out she had total diff ways of seeing things and we didnt agree on many things. so u just gotta be careful with religion, cuz they can say they respect ur beliefs at the begining but when ur deep in the relationship, they might change there minds and not let u practice what u believe.

Answer 10

I know I'm not a guy but yes religion is kinda important. I've seen it break up a few marriages and in my previous relationship I didn't convert to Lutheran which was upsetting to him, and he never forgave me for it. Its rare to see it work but sometimes it does.