I used to feel that this isn't a problem at all but now I realize that it may be a hindrance. Of course if both aren't devoted to their religion that's a different story altogether.
2007-08-20 08:15:42 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You answered your own question. If one person is devout in their religious beliefs, then differences can be a problem. However, if neither person cares that much, then it's usually no big deal. It seriously depends on the couple.
2007-08-20 08:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid the answer to your question is 'Yes'. I have seen so many couples of different faiths marrying and either one of them has to convert to their spouses' religion or else end up with broken marriages.
Religion is about faith in a Higher Being or Beings to some. Although most faiths have similar guidelines on how one should live, the differences lies in the practice of worship.
Christianity and Islam do not require statues or idols of God to worship to. Taoism, Buddhism and Hinduism does. Some religion requires strict code of dressing while others doesn't.
The point is, a couple will most likely have lots of disagreements leading to resentments if one spouse does not condon the practices of the other spouse.
I guess it is best to share the same faith or religion if there's going to be a wedding.
2007-08-28 11:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by Rosalind L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course. A marriage, sadly is not between 2 people. it is a union of families, which then propagates more families. Different religious beliefs can put a HUGE strain on the 2 marrying individuals. So much so that in the end, it will not be worth the hassle after all. Just stay together as a couple forever. isn't that the same thing?
2007-08-28 01:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if both aren't devout when they marry, I have found that as we grow older we tend to want to go back to our beliefs... which will then cause a problem later in the marriage if one decides to devote their life to their beliefs after not being devout for a long time.
Yes, it is a huge obstacle if both cannot agree to believe the same way.
2007-08-20 15:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by az_mommma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that when spouses are of different religions and religion is an important part of your lives, the topic of your religious faith should have been discussed way before marriage and should have included how you expect to raise any future children.
I hope it's not too late and both of you can reach an amicable solution.
Best wishes.
2007-08-28 15:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In my opinion, religion is the base which we and EVERY other little thing live ,learn and grow from. If 2 people believe differently so many problems can occur. For example, my husband and I believe differently, but I love him soooooooo much that I believe he is going to hell if he does not conform. Therefore I'm constantly trying to do just that. He could get sick of it. You see what I'm saying? Religion is something you and your husband or wife are supposed to share together.
2007-08-26 15:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by kimpossibleprice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether or not the couple can respect each others' religions even though they don't share their beliefs.
It also depends on whether or not there are children involved, because choosing what faith to bring the children up in can be a major problem.
If the relationship is a big conversion-fest, or if they are denigrating or attacking each other because of their religious differences, then no, it won't work.
2007-08-20 15:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes religion is a HUGE issue because a Hindu and a christian do not have the same believes. As a christian you can eat cow or any kind of meat you want but Hindu's only eat some meats, such as squirrel and monkey brain. And with children which way would you want to raise them?
2007-08-28 15:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by Billie Jo R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmm sounds like both of you are kind of devoted to your own religion. Plus it would be even more sticky if you have kids. This is kind of a hard one to figure out. I think the only solution to this one is to not pray in front of the kids, for the both of you to not teach your children about relgion at all. Wait until your kids are adults before teaching them about your own seperate religion.
As for the both of you never mention relgion in your relationship with one another. Religon will have to be something you both practice in private.
2007-08-26 08:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, no, it has not been. It only will matter on how religious they are. For example if you are the person that must go to church every Sunday, then bible study after church and meet 4 times a week for group study and volunteer on Saturdays, and he/she only goes on Sunday - yes, it will be an issue.
I have a mother in law that is a devote Catholic and my parents are devote Protestant. They all hound us to go to church, find thier God and etc. We don't do as they say, because we are adults who with their guidance gave us a great upbringing and taught us to be free in our thinking and hold our own convictions.
It also helps that we live 2000 miles from them too :)
2007-08-20 15:24:37 · answer #10 · answered by Helga 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it can be a great problem cause u two will believe in different things like if in Ur religion they say giving is good and so u like giving and let me say in ur wifes religion giving is a horible thing there will always be missunderstanding between the two of u so differnce in religion is very bad in mariage by the way that was an example
2007-08-28 14:42:32 · answer #11 · answered by Noelsco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋