2007-02-25 08:30:32 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am 90% sure that they would convert only to make the marriage possible and that in all likelihood, they do not believe in the new faith.
I don't like it when people do that, but if that is the only way for them to be together, then it is fine.
This is one of biggest problems that religion causes.
Race in a way stopped being a hindrance to people coming to together. Alas, we can not say the same thing about religion.
2007-02-25 08:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mohammed R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The power of love is powerful. Religions are a communal activity, and if the community raised the woman or man in such a loving way - then changing religions to be with them is wonderful, not harmful.
A religion that is deceitful could not raise many that could change a persons religion, I think, as love can not be found in deceit.
2007-02-25 08:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not something that I would do because it would be done to please the person that I am in love with rather than to make myself happy. I do not think that someone should date another person that is of a different religion because it causes so many problems. It can cause fights and it really can destroy what could have been a good relationship otherwise. I am strongly Christian, and I wouldn't be very happy to date someone that wanted me to change. It shows they do not love me as I am right now, but they love only what I could become for their behalf.
If someone truly is interested in someone else's religion and happens to DESIRE to change, then I believe that is perfectly okay and completely up to that person. However, the key is to make sure that the person is changing because they truly want to and would have changed regardless of being in the relationship.
Amanda
2007-02-25 08:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is best for people to agree on religion before they get married even though marriage is not the best reason to change religions, it is better than not doing it.
2007-02-25 08:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by abcdefghijk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like someone who switches their religion to please another is really into their faith or the faith of the one they love. I certainly think it's okay to explore that other person's faith. I know that people have converted because they were really inspired by that person and that's great. But, just to do it so their future spouse would be happy is not a genuine reason to witch. I know of a woman who converted to Judaism because her boyfriend told her he would only marry a Jewish woman. Well, he never married her and so now she switched her religion for no reason.
My dad was a Jew (he's now deceased) and my mom is Catholic. My dad said that since he wasn't a practicing Jew and my mom was a practicing Catholic that they'd raise us kids Catholic. We were raised to respect all religions. My parents were married until my father died, so mixed marriages can work!
2007-02-25 08:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on how much of a change. If you switch in a way that isn't incompatible with your beliefs, no big deal. If you switch beliefs, then it makes me wonder how much you really believe either thing.
I couldn't not be an atheist. I could marry someone that wasn't but I would not be willing to not at least tell my children and answer any questions they have. I would also take their side if they chose to be an atheist.
2007-02-25 08:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your real religion is just your everyday life . i dont profess to any religion but i am tolerant of people who do.Besides, love should be peoples religion. The world would be a better place for sure!
2007-02-25 08:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by charlie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to my religion (Judaism) one who wants to convert just to be with the one who they love is not really permitable/the right way. A person should be converting because they love and want to be a part of the religion.
Although if you are talking about your self, then you need to think if what you are doing is the right thing. I personally wont view them as a horrible person but i really think you should think it over and say to your self is this what i really want to do.
2007-02-25 08:40:21 · answer #8 · answered by Elisheva 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear Me,
It sure does sound romantic but let me tell you about what I witnessed in a divorce support group. Most of the people in the group of about 30+ people had married someone of another denomination or relgion altogether.
In spite of the people in the group being very miserable over their divorces they were all able to console themselves in ONE thing and that was in being able to practice their faith once again.
Maybe I'm not making a valid scientific conclusion however I do know that not worshipping with your spouse does cause problems along the way.
2007-02-25 10:00:52 · answer #9 · answered by JOYfilled - Romans 8:28 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They probably don't have very strong religious beliefs of any kind, if they're able to do that.
And they obviously want their partner in their life badly enough to be willing to do this. That could be a healthy willingness to compromise, or an unhealthy neediness, depending on the couple in question.
2007-02-25 09:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by catrionn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋