or inter-faith relationships would work? I'm not talking Lutheran-and-Catholic, or Asatru-and-Wiccan, I'm talking more along the lines of extreme differences.
Just curiousity for my part.
2007-08-28 08:09:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, I'm Pagan and my husband's a recovering Catholic, we've had our kids both Baptised and Wiccanned. It's about give and take - what works for us both and for our family - I know a Baptism is ONLY a ritual, and should our kids later choose Catholicism as their French-Canadian ancestors were, they will already be "set", if they choose Paganism like me, they'll already be "set".....
Ultimately it's about respect, we love each other but we VERY much respect each other - we know very well that we are good people and that our beliefs are a part of what makes us good people, so we trust that it'll be OK so long as we don't shove our beliefs down each other's throats.......that mutual respect is what makes it work - it's part of the committment we made - I've also handfasted a couple once who wanted two ceremonies: SHe was Pagan and he was Pentecostal.......they've been married 5 years now, I handled their handfasting and his minister handled their pentecostal ceremony - again, mutual respect - not always easy, but well worth it if the person is worth loving.
2007-08-28 08:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by silverdolffyn 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
If neither one feels strongly about their faith, it could work.
But if they both believe strongly in their own faith and there are extreme differences, it will be Work.
If there is any strength in their faith, there will be a problem if there are extreme differences in what they believe. There are children , in laws, holidays and customs to take into consideration. In addition to all of these, each spouse would want to share their hopes and faith with each other. Having the same faith beliefs would be a greater comfort to each other, When they hit the bumps along life's road.
This is something to think long and hard about. It would be wise to seek wise counsel before getting into a serious relationship or making it permanent.
People in 'new Love' will agree to anything. Hormones, Lust or Excitement over someone new or different. In the name of Love people could concede to just about anything without thinking of the real significance of the compromise.
Five years along the road there might be nothing they agree on.
2007-08-28 15:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by Deena 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm a proud pagan, my hubby's an unaffiliated Christian. We have a lot of problems, but none of them are about religion. The root of all spirituality is basically the same - to be a good person. As long as you don't have some "leader" trying to tell you everyone else is "wrong," we can all get along fine.
My grandfather, having survived WWII, came through it an agnostic, while my grandmother continued to go to church every single Sunday. Neither ever gave the other any grief, and they were married for 45 years.
The moral of the story is, I guess, live and let live. Bright blessings!
2007-08-28 15:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by trai 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My father had a female cousin Italian who married a jewish
man in the early 1930's. They were a forever loving couple,
both nice people. My folks were married in 1913, Catholic
& Luterian, Those were both suppose No No's in those days,
I have many friends married of different churchs, Depends on who they are, I guess. I see nothing wrong with it. These days people divorce for the difference of how you squeese the
tooth paste out! Who's to know?
2007-08-28 15:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by jenny 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Who can tell YOU which relationship or friendship will work?
I know some inter-faith couples, and my own marriage is one. It's the least of our problems, actually.
2007-08-28 15:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by pbb1001 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian, and I've been in a long-term relationship with a non-Christian for years now. It's working just fine. We have always respected each other's differences, religious or otherwise.
2007-08-28 15:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am Wiccan my wife is Christian. Yes it has been a rough road but if the two strive they can survive the differences of faith.
You will have to be cautious and not speak ill of either faith
2007-08-28 15:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Silver 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I know many people that have inter-faith marriages and they have worked out fine for them.
2007-08-28 15:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by The Return Of Sexy Thor 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It can work, so long as each partner can respect the others beliefs and not try to change them.
2007-08-28 18:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible warns against it. What does darkness have to do with light? But I have even seen problems with even ones such as Methodist and Lutherin. Marriage can be challenging, so why put in another factor of belief.
2007-08-28 18:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋