how is it possible that two people of different religions can marry?

Question

it never made sense to me, a catholic marrying a jew, a buddhist marrying a muslim...................
i wouldn't "mind" marrying a roman catholic (im protestant) because there are literally hundreds of catagories of religions......

Answer 1

It's obviously possible, it's just foolish. Any justice of the peace will marry two consenting ninny's, but if someone truly has a relationship with God, why on earth would they marry someone who does not? There would be no third party to which you could appeal; no agreed course of spiritual and marital direction. And the kids, they would grow up to be nice pagans who will likely go to a godless eternity because their parents didn't have enough concern for God to direct the kids the right way (since there are two differently perceived right ways within a mixed religious marriage).
And if you are a protestant of any salt, you wouldn't marry a catholic because the very reason you are called Protestant is because biblical catholics protested the Roman Catholic destruction of the Gospel. If you believe that Christ paid it all, and all to Him you owe (the Protestant view), tell me how you think marrying someone who believes in purgatory, sacrifice of the mass, Queen of Heaven status of Mary, apocryphal writings, and divine Papal authority is going to have anything in common with you spiritually or anything truly biblical for your children as they come of age and need spiritual direction?

Answer 2

People of different religions should not marry, if they are devoted to there religion. A true protestant should never marry a Catholic. There are very fer protestants and most of claim to be don't know what it means anymore.

Answer 3

well, you should consider for a moment that JESUS was a JEW.

ANd also that there are many different pathways to GOD.... I don't really understand what it is you are asking, but if you are wondering about how people with different religions can date and marry - it is about understanding, acceptance, and a shared love of Gods diversity.

I do not usually quote scripture, but check out ACTS 15; 1- 51 and ROMANS 2: 1-11.

GOD BLESS YOU

Answer 4

It is dumb to marry someone of a different faith (II Corinthians 6:14 and just common sense). Even if you could get along, particularly if one is a Bible-believing Christian, what would you teach your children? Mommy's going to heaven but Daddy's going to hell? Or vice versa. Why would you do that to yourself or your kids? But some people aren't very concerned about religion. They are only nominally Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, etc. and in that case it really doesn't make a difference.

Answer 5

That might be a problem for people who let their religion run their entire lives.

See, we have here an example of some of the hate religion causes. Religious groups declare those outside of their group to be off limits because they are of lower social status (to those in the group).

It is doubly hard on, say, Muslim women, who are told they cannot marry non-Muslim men (though Muslim men can marry non-Muslim women). So there we get sexism *and* religious elitism all in one!

Answer 6

We don't choose our soulmates. God does. And He does so that the union can be made holy, through differences and trials, especially between a believer and unbeliever, so that both partners will become believers. So don't worry about the religion, focus on the faith that aligns with God's will. And if God's Word is followed faithfully, then you and your wife will fall into God's favor (1 Corinthians 7:12-17 NIV).

Answer 7

Because love isnt based on religion. Both of them should respect each other's religion and not continually try to convert them. The bible refers to this not as a sin, but as a lesson because of the many problems it can cause in a marriage.

Answer 8

It is possible - with respect and tolerance and lots and lots of love. And you have a problem with marrying a different denomination!!! Wow - girl - we are all Christians. It is this separation that started the war in Ireland. You gotta get the divisions out of your head. All Christians basically believe the same things.

Answer 9

Well, you may take a risk because what is going to happen with your children? What religion are they going to be taught? What Holy days are you going to observe? and so on. I think marriage is difficult as it is to add more to it.

Answer 10

It's very easy because those of us in marriages like that don't let something like that come between what the real quality of life and the relationship we've built. Mature people can handle that quite well.