Happy union, or bad idea?
2007-05-18 05:30:56 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Probably not for the Buddhist.
2007-05-18 05:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Starvin' Marvin 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My opinion - an orthodox Mormon will have issues with marrying a non-Mormon or at least need to convert the Buddhist. From the buddhist perspective, "God is at the top of a peak and there are many paths to reaching him." So... the Buddhist will most likely not have an issue.
2007-05-18 12:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by astaireboy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My opinion is that all religions are one. All Many gods or one GOD, they all pay homage to the creative spirit that is in everything.
Most religions teach the same thing...the only differences are the names used. The differences are usually so different that they really do not matter.
As long as the two people in question love and respect each other--and they are able to keep their families out of it--there should be no problem. Just don't let those minor differences created by an inferior being--man--come between you.
2007-05-18 13:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Celtic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way that inter-faith marriages work is when one or both partners are not serious about their beliefs. This is often the case with, for example, Jewish/Catholic relationships where both partners are basically secular and kind of just believe in "God" and enjoy the traditions and support of the faith community.
However, if one or both partners are very serious about their faith, it will mean that they cannot have life goals in common. For example, if you are a devout person, your life is basically dedicated to the idea of following God's will in your life. You can't do that if your other half disagrees. If one partner "doesn't care" and the other is serious, it might work out, if the non caring partner realizes that the faith based choices are always going to be determined by the other spouse.
2007-05-18 12:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by greengo 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No way, the Buddhist's orange robes would wreck the Mormon's crisp white shirts in the wash. The Mormon's zeal in recruiting new Mormons would rankle the Buddhist since the Buddhists believe that wanting things is the root of all suffering.
2007-05-18 12:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I'm sure that with sincerity and patience working between them, they could make a fine couple, interpersonally - where the religious aspect was not considered.
But, overall, as they would be 'unequally yoked together' [which Jesus warned against], there would be certain frustrations re the upbringing of their children, and re their eternal hopes for each other.
2007-05-18 12:45:54 · answer #6 · answered by dr c 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How odd! Well it is up to the Mormon and the Buddhist I guess.
2007-05-18 12:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Now THAT is a good question. I would say yes because a Buddhist has a live and let live, go with the flow spirituality. Lots of patience, too- making it easier to deal with the drama of multiple wives.
2007-05-18 12:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by Vicki C 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Love transends even the Bible or the Teachings.
No religion has the rite to dictate otherwise.
You will be just fine.
Do what you and your partner feel is right for YOUR relationship.
HAPPY UNION.
2007-05-18 12:42:47 · answer #9 · answered by Tyin K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an irrelevant question. Happiness in relationships depends on the people themselves, not the little set of beliefs they subscribe to.
2007-05-18 12:35:26 · answer #10 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋