Experiences with Interfaith/ Cross-Cultural Marriage?

Question

I am a christian American and my fiance is a muslim Egyptian. Both of us are strong believers in what we believe and have deeply religious (but not fanatical) families. If anyone else out there is in a similar marriage, could you share what some of the difficulties for you have been as far as religious/cultural/family issues that resulted from the blended backgrounds and how it's turned out for you?

Thank you for your input, I am sure of what I'm doing and am looking specifically for feedback from people who have been in this situation in order to prepare for cultural and family situations that come up. I am not looking for opinions on whether or not others would choose this. Thank you.

Answer 1

I've been married 32 years to someone who does not belong to my religion.
It's been lonely going to church by myself for all those years, but we get along quite well.
He let me take the kids to my church. He supports me in all the things I want to do.
Neither of us felt the need to convert to each other's religion.

Answer 2

If your religion really is that important to you then you will have many problems throughout your marriage.
A person's faith should be the most important thing in their life.
To marry outside your faith means that you are compromising your faith.
That sounds extreme I know but I have seen too many marriages go sour over time due to not being equally yoked together.
What is going to happen when you have children? Are they going to be christian ot muslim?
Are you ready for those difficulties?
The new will wear off of the relationship in a few years and the differences in faith may get to be a big issue.