And why or why not?
2007-06-02 05:36:32 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Not really. Race, culture, and religion only matter if people MAKE them matter. People overcome the barriers all the time when they're really in love. You'd never expect a Texasjewboy and a soul sister from Illinois to hook up, but we did, and we're gettin' married June 16!
2007-06-02 05:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by texasjewboy12 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I believe if the couple share backgrounds there is a much better chance for successful marriage. My 1st husband and I had different backgrounds. He was from TN and I'm from MO. What a clash! We had the same basic religion, yet his was more liberal than mine and it ended up being another nail in the coffin of our marriage also. We are both the same race so that was not a prob. He was much more predudiced than me since he had an ingrained southern upbringing. I am not saying everyone from a certain area has predudiced reasoning, now. But this man did. You know love conquers many things, yet I don't think religion and the core values a person is raised with are ever changed. That is, the individual has to want to change, and also see a change needs to be made for the better. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Linda
2007-06-02 05:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by lindastarchman@sbcglobal.net 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It should not matter but unfortunately society has put labels on people so these externals have been given a value that should not be given especially if both people have a compatibility and a love which far surpasses the externals just mentioned. Love and friendship should be a more vital reason than race , culture ,and religion , however, it will still have to be approached so there is nothing in the way of a
lasting relationship.
2007-06-02 05:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Race and culture, definitely no. As far as religion, that is a touchy subject, because if there are two different beleifs within the household, which ones will you teach your children? It is of course possible, if the two religions accept that there are many roads to the truth. And if this is accepted and taught to the children as well. but if both beleive that their own personal way is the truth, there will always be times when they fear for their spouses future as far as what they beleive about the afterlife and things like that. And if that fear is there, one would always be trying to change the others beleifs, and it could definitely cause alot of disagreements. But it all really depends on the religion. There are many out there that accept that all religions are a path to the truth, depending on the individual. In that case, it would not matter at all.
2007-06-02 05:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsey H 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that religion makes a difference, because (for example) someone who's very anti-Christian would have real trouble being in a relationship with a Christian partner. However, a religious person and a person who's not sure what they believe would be fine :) Race and culture shouldn't matter, as long as neither partner is judgmental in any way.
2007-06-02 05:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
For me, race would never be an issue, I don't get what the diff is. Culture would not matter to me either, love to learn about all diff cultures. Religion WOULD pose a problem though, esp as I have kids and want to raise them within my beliefs and it would be difficult to do that with a partner who has major diff. I am Catholic but could care less if the person I was involved with was also Cath but would have a problem with somebody who is an atheist. Could be friends, yes, no prob, but would have a hard time marrying them, esp with the way I want my children to be raised. But that's just me.
2007-06-02 05:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by christy j 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Religion matters most! But the ONLY reason I say that, is because I could never marry, or even be the girlfriend of, a guy who is fanatical, zealous, closed-minded and/or evangelical about his religion. And that goes for ANY religion -- it doesn't matter whether he's Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or anything else.
I am extremely open-minded, liberal and tolerant. I am also not particularly religious, but I *am* spiritual! So, all these things considered, I could never, EVER, be with anyone who felt that his religion was the only "correct" one, and that everyone else's beliefs are "wrong". I have no respect for that type of closed-minded, zealous thinking. I find it frightening, and definitely a complete turn-off. :(
So, there's your answer. I hope it wasn't too long! *blush* Thanks for asking an interesting and thoughtful question. :)
2007-06-02 05:44:07 · answer #7 · answered by scary shari 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. For a romantic partner these matter. For a friend none of them matter.
I have never been with an African American man. I am not sexually attracted to them, or at least I haven't met him yet. In San Antonio, I have seen some gorgeous hispanic men.
Religion is very important. NO bible thumpersa and no Muslims..
Culture is negotiable.
Bottom line, looks don't matter at all. Honesty does.
2007-06-02 05:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Race and culture does not matter but religion definitely does.
There's no way in hell that I'm converting to someone else beliefs no matter how much the love.
2007-06-02 05:42:36 · answer #9 · answered by Cricket 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Religion would definitely matter to me. It is too hard to stand by a 'no sex before marriage' belief with someone who does not share your views. There is so much in my life that is based around my religious views that it would be hard to share my life with anyone who does not share them as well.
Race and culture would not matter to me.
2007-06-02 05:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by comet girl...DUCK! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋