I was just wondering if people would and what religions would they accept. Or does it depend on the person?
I'm just asking because the person I like is Jewsih and I'm afraid I'll get rejected when he finds out that I am not.
2007-08-16 07:53:58 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am atheist but jewish by blood, and accept all non-extreme religions.
I was just afraid people might not accept mine since it is sort of a minority.
I believe my fears have been confirmed from your answers.
2007-08-16 08:06:30 · update #1
In response to nanny411: I told him I was of pure jewish blood but not that I was currently practicing Judaism.
2007-08-16 08:16:44 · update #2
I'd be fine with it, cause I'm not really anything at the moment. It really depends how fervent he is about his faith, becuase if it develops into more (marriage, family), then it would be an issue for the children...
2007-08-16 08:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by mury902 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am agnostic and my boyfriend is Mormon. His entire family is Mormon actually and he had no problem with it at all. His family doesn't seem to either, but I doubt they would come out and say it. (and we are not casually dating. we have a child together and plan on being together forever. we just wont get married because they are pressuring us.)
I would hope that he is smart enough to know that religion does not make you a good person and vice versa. Most people are actually pretty moderate about their beliefs. Some people here are a little extreme so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
It is important you have the same views about things though. It doesn't have to be the same religion, but it is good to feel the same way about certain things.
2007-08-16 08:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by alana 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't have much of a choice, since my religion is such a minority. In fact, I've only dated 2 or 3 women who had the same religion as me. I certainly learned that having the same religion is still no guarantee that you're going to get along.
Overall, it hasn't been a problem for me. In most cases, religion simply never came up in conversation.
BUT, if one person sincerely believes that the other person is in some kind of deep metaphysical or psychological danger because of his or her religious beliefs...that couple is not going to last long.
2007-08-16 08:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would not because the Bible says we are not to be unequally yoked together with an unbeliever. I have someone I am kind of interested in but she is of a different fiath as things go forward I am going to speak to her about that before we move ahead in our relationship. We are of different countries but that is not big deal, the religion is!
2007-08-22 15:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by cowboy_christian_fellowship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not decide religion as a dating factor when it comes to types as long as beliefs are the same in your case it probably would be. But my husband is pentacosle and Im am a baptist. we have kept some beliefs and tried to see perspective form the other side but yours is total oppisite so don't see it working out or at least being healthy.
2007-08-16 09:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. As a Christian we are not to be unequally yoked with anyone. So, it is a sin for a Christian to marry (or date) a non Christian and why would you want to. Even getting out of Christianity, why would you date someone with different beliefs? When you have children, they are going to be totally confused. Do they go to Baptist church on Sunday and synagogue onSaturday? Plus different religions have different views on morals and lifestyle choices...how can you be married (or date) someone that doesn't come close your own personal views...this can cause major problems down the road. I would advise against it...no matter what the religions.
2007-08-16 08:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by hooahwife 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm Atheist. I'm married to someone who's father is a Methodist Minister with a phD in Divinities and a Masters in Psychology. My husband himself leans more toward Buddhism.
It can definately work. As long as you both realize that your own religion only applies to YOU and that you need to butt out of that aspect of each others lives.
As for rejection... well we all get rejected sometimes. Thats part of life.
2007-08-16 07:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes. i would. i do not thinkt that it would last long only because i strongly believe in my religin and im not willing to convert. the person i would be datintg would have to accept that . i would not expect them to convert to my religion either. the only problem is that we might not be able to have a real relationship because our families might not agree with us seeing eachother and seeing that we both do not want to convert it would be best to keep it at a friend level so that emotions dont get involved and it wont be a disapointment when we realise that we wont work out.
2007-08-24 04:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, it doesn't matter which religion you practice because they all lead to the same thing....there are so many religions because people tend to concentrate on the differences instead of the likenesses....we are all so much alike than different......no matter how great our differences may be.....so it wouldn't matter if you're a Jew or not, would it? Aren't we all striving for the same thing in the end? So to answer your question, I would much rather date someone who is non-denominational but yet spiritual....does that make sense?
2007-08-16 08:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by Windy 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well, if you consider your future, it is best to marry "in the Lord" which means of the same faith. So, if you are considering a serious relationship then you must consider what I said. However, if it is only for date's sake or fun's sake with no intention of getting everything serious, why not?
2007-08-22 20:51:09 · answer #10 · answered by annabelle p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋