Why or why not?
2007-06-02 06:03:32 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It shouldn't but it does to some people.
My wife and I are a classic example of the mix.
I am a white English atheist and she is a black French catholic.
We have been very happily married for more than 8 years.
2007-06-02 06:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe.
If it matters to you then it matters.
No one says it is bigoted to make a choice based on looks...but people do it all the time.
To quote Chris Rock: "If you are both goin to Bible Study, that's OK. If you both smoke Crack, that's OK. But if one of you smokes Crack and the other goes to Bible Study, IT AIN'T GONNA WORK!"
It's all about compatibilty. If you have grown up in a racially diverse atmosphere, then differences in race do not matter. But if you have grown up in a ghetto and your potential partner grew up going to a Prep school, there will be issues.
To say that differences in race, culture or religion do not matter would be disingenuous. To say that these differences are deal-breakers would be bigotry.
Let your heart lead you. But do not ignore the issues that will inevitably rise because of differences in race, culture or religious belief.
2007-06-02 13:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Rev Phred 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that religion matters because you are not going to get on very well spiritually if you both believe in different things. Race and culture does not matter though. If God brings the two of you together then it does not matter what nationality you are.
Jesus loves you!
2007-06-02 13:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that RACE and CULTURE don't matter, because you can learn each others, and appreciate the differences, BUT religion, can be an issue, particularly if it contradicts your own beliefs. I think there's a potential for problems in that area around raising kids, what they are taught and what not.
2007-06-02 13:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by ™Tootsie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not to me...
Im engaged, so Im not activly seeking anyone. but when I was single, it didn't matter what culture or race they were. as long as they treated me well.
with religion, its kind of hard. I would never reject someone just because they're not a part of my religion, and Id never go out with someone just because they are (I know some girls who are like that)
but, it does make things a little harder. if you have different beliefs as to how to act, or what to teach your children, it can cause some complications down the road, but I think mature people, who are willing to put forth the effort and compramise, should be fine. Im not gunna say they wont have problems, but if they're willing to work at it, they should be able to overcome any trials
2007-06-02 14:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lizzie_bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is challenging enough without unnecessarily adding to the difficulty. So while there seem to exist some happy couples that come from different cultures, I think it's wise to seek someone with common values and culture, especially considering the high rate of divorce.
2007-06-02 13:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by Bryan Kingsford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want someone who's priorities are in line with mine. They don't need to be exactly the same, but we should agree about what our goals are, how we'll raise any kids we may have, etc. Race doesn't matter, culture and religion probably will.
2007-06-02 13:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by mury902 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not want your life partner to go to different place of worship which you go.
You go to a restaurent for dinner for a delicacy which the partner may not adapt.
your customs in matters of every day life might not be the same and difficult to follow by the partner.
The customs in the event of death of your children (God forbid) might differ like burying or ceremating might again could be an issue.
You might not indulge in free sex, but your partner might.
So what is the Best choice so as to select someone as a life Partner ? Should I have to still tell you?
2007-06-02 13:19:32 · answer #8 · answered by mohammad a 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whichever sex the partner I am seeking may be, I like them to be of the same spirituality as I.
I want to be able to relate to them on a deep level, and I cannot do that if I believe their religion to be foolish and cannot respect their choices.
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2007-06-02 13:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it does.... only an idiot would consider spending the rest of their lives with someone who is totally different from them in any way...
race, culture, and religion are 3 of the biggest factors with which personality and social disposition is created
the concept of a partner would indicate that you would have some personality and social traits in common...
i would use these to determine a mate before i would looks, wealth, or social status
anyone who tells you that they do not judge and discriminate when they are picking a partner for any thing is a staight out LIAR and should not be trusted
2007-06-02 13:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋