I'm afraid to get into a serious relationship, always thinking what if...religion get's in between? We have fun, and things function just fine. I never had relationship like this and I'm not super religious, however I do celebrate xmas and easter and that's it. He's not extrem in his religion either. Good thing is that country that we live in doesn't make strong influence on our religions, it's not forcing one or another.
I would like to hear some advices or experiences from similar situation.
Thanks!
2007-02-15 07:11:33 · 22 answers · asked by Vuk V 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would have a VERY hard time marrying someone who's belief system was contrary to mine in a fundamental way.
It isn't because I judge what they believe....the issue is how would the children be raised.
I could not allow my children to be raised as Muslims, most sects of Christians (I'd be fine with Unitarian or Quaker), or ANY extremist belief set.
I would not be able to raise a child as a "we'll take him to Hebrew school and Church" child. I think that's unfair to the children, and there are very few Churches I'd want my child in until he was old enough to understand other view points.
If I married outside my faith (I'm an agnostic Jew), I'd probably have to have her convert. I know it's unfair.....I know I'm a hypocrite....but I don't want any children of mine raised with a belief system I dislike and distrust.
A lot of people who say they are non-practising end up starting to become devouit after they have kids. Their families pressure them, they feel guilty.....they rethink their faith.
2007-02-15 07:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The religion should not be a question if both of you love and respect each other. I known someone who were not of the same religion but they were living happily till now. They're more than 60 yrs old now. They have loving kids and grandchildrens. A home sweet home. A happy family.
2016-05-24 04:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother married a christian 3 years ago.
My father-in-law has been married to a Jewish woman for 40-50 years.
Two of my friends, who live in US, married 6-7 years ago. He is a Muslim and she was a Christian. A couple of years ago she liked the religion and converted. But they still celebrate xmas, easter, etc.
So if you love him and he loves you back, then there is no problem.
Both of you are people of book.
I'm a Muslim and I celebrate lots of stuff besides the ones that belong to my religion.
2007-02-15 08:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one of The True Christian Faith would ask that question... no one of the True Christian Faith would place themselves in that situation. To be so unequally yoked is against The Word and Will of God.... and given that there is only one islam and one quaran and Islam is the quaran and the quaran is islam...and the quaran clearly states that all who do not submit to the law of the quaran and islam are to be killed it is clear, from their own words, that all of islam must concider all others to be the enemy... why would you sleep with the enemy?...there are many many documented cases of so-called not practicing muslims who got involved with nonmuslim women...and then all of a sudden when the babies start coming... they want them raised muslim and many take off with the kids and flee to muslim countries where they can not be deported... this is not isolated thing.... run as fast and as far as you can from that relationship...
2007-02-15 07:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it could very possibly work, but it depends, some christian religions are very judgemental! Muslims are normally pretty forgiving when it comes to religion, but Baptists not so much... it really all depends on the families and you two!
2007-02-15 07:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by April B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respect each other; give each other space to escape to if necessary;do not try to change or convince the other person, unless invited to do so; love each other, and never go to bed mad; have a sense of humor; keep healthy.
If that does not work, DIVORCE is the only answer.
2007-02-15 07:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by The Cythian 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The realtionship is not the best idea b/c in the end one of you will have to compromise or you will argue when ever the subject is brought up, if you want your relationship with God to continue to grow you probably need to get out of the romantic relationship w/a muslim.
2007-02-15 07:17:37 · answer #7 · answered by m cheryl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
of course , u r amazed by the amount of hate in here----ok ---i am a muslim who is married to a christian in california ---Islam allow us to marry from ppl of the book ---from my experience life will be normal just make an agreement and a promise about the kids in the future------this is the only concern----if u let the childreen be like their dad. ---then there will be no proplem what so ever.
I CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TOO
2007-02-15 07:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my brother is Muslim marred to Christiane woman for 17 years now and they doing very well they never mentioned the religion one day any way think hard before you take the step its not easy one I'm Muslim but you have to think twice
good-luck
2007-02-15 07:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Im afraid not. My advise to you is either convert to his beliefs, or ask him to convert to yours. But I very seriously doubt that will happen. The best advise is to drop BOTH of them, and just believe in God
2007-02-15 07:14:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋