Mixed faith dating?

Question

I don't have a religion as I'd like to think I'm open to a bit of all of them but I've always been interested in learning about other religions.
If you fell in love with someone who was of another religion, or like me had none at all, would you consider dating them or do you prefer staying withn your own? Love makes the world go round and it seems such a shame that if two people found each other like that they couldn't be together. What do you think?

I'm not actually in this situation, sorry if I mislead you. I had just been thinking about how there are so many different people on this planet wouldn't it be a shame if we just stuck to our own little group? That's my opinion and it's really interesting to read other peoples.

Answer 1

Observant Jews will not date you until after you've converted.

For other Jews, they would consult the rabbi to make sure they understand all the obstacles they could encounter in the future.
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Answer 2

Is it possible I mean to date a woman of Christian or non Christian belief whilst me actually following a First Nations belief, I personally don't think my self it is a good idea to have a mixed race relationship no matter how white I may or may not act unless both parties are financial secure with both sides of the families accepting and agreeing to us both especially in these times, failing that she would have to be a Christian or Muslim, I am not saying white women are not nice and color should have little to do with religion but it dose has that divisions with color at times, it is all about success of marriage or dating not rejecting, so I am assuming the ties between religion might prove to be a more successful out come

Answer 3

This is an interesting one. As a general rule, I see nothing wrong with inter-religious dating, but it can cause some problems, depending on which religions are involved, how different they are and whether or not the individuals involved are secure enough in their own faith to not antagonize the other.

I've dated people of other religions before (including Atheists). In fact, I almost have to since my religion is really in the minority ... even of minority religions. Being of a Native American and 'tribal' religion, I have found that a lot of people I've met, friended and dated actually *want* to at least believe that they believe in my religion or portions of it (even Atheists) so religious conflict is rare in these cases (except with Atheists).

I don't try to convert people because that doesn't make any sense in my religion. But I have found that past girlfriends (and buddies), once introduced to my ceremonial grounds seem to keep coming back even after our break up. I've noticed that my girlfriends tend to find themselves gravitating toward my religion and embracing it as their own even though I usually do my best to discourage it.

Answer 4

It's all tribal. Mankind has always split itself into tribes. God just gives them another excuse. Look in the yellow pages under churches and see how many hundreds or thousands there are just in your local area, all teaching something a little bit different than the other. All claiming to be the one and only.

Learn about religions as a social experiment but don't buy into their doctrines and date whomever your heart tells you to... your heart won't stear you wrong.... which can not be said of religion!

Answer 5

I don't really follow a religion but have studied many. I have my own set of morals, many of these derived from my studies.
I would not expect my partner to either agree or follow my own rules or morals, but i do think it would be important for her to understand my beliefs, simply because its part of understanding me.
I do know however, that many people who follow religion devoutly will want you to convert, and will keep ramming it down your throat. Sorry to put it so bluntly, but i have experience!
And some religions, for example jewish and muslim, would require you to convert if your relationship was serious.
Something well worth thinking about before embarking on such a relationship.

Answer 6

There is rules set and there is mercy given for those rules check with the scriptures but believer should be with believer.

If you find someone that you love, then great, and if they have your same faith well then that's a bonus...- christian once told me that and you know I agree, everyone has choice even if they are married to each other. That is my opinion not the option of shiekhs and Imams... there is many fatwa (explanations) One has to seek the knowledge to understand and then be in peace with that and life with patience and peace unto each other and everyone else.

The Meaning of the Holy Quran
4:163. Verily, We have inspired you (O Muhammad ) as We inspired Nûh (Noah) and the Prophets after him; We (also) inspired Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ismâ'il (Ishmael), Ishâque (Isaac), Ya'qûb (Jacob), and Al­Asbât [the twelve sons of Ya'qûb (Jacob)], 'Iesa (Jesus), Ayub (Job), Yûnus (Jonah), Hârûn (Aaron), and Sulaimân (Solomon), and to Dawûd (David) We gave the Zabûr (Psalms).

Answer 7

I think that it depends on the two people that are involved and how faithful and religious they are.

For instance, my friend is Catholic and she married a guy who is Jewish. She, hadn't been a practicing Catholic for years when they married. It wasn't a big deal until they started a family and had to decide how they were going to raise their children. She and her husband argued back and forth over it until he finally pointed out that he observed many traditions of his faith whereas she didn't observe any. She gave in and their children are being raised in the Jewish faith.

I think that when you're dating it is very easy to be open to things, but you do have to make some very tough decisions if you decide to get married and have children. I think that the truly hard decisions are made in interfaith marriages when the couple starts a family. It is especially difficult if you are both people who practice and have a strong belief in your faith.

Answer 8

I think it comes down to whether or not someone has an open mind. Regardless of which religion, political party or favorite movies they have, they should be willing to have open and frank conversations about of of them.

If anyone is dogmatic about any position they hold, and unwilling to consider different viewpoints, run away fast. Otherwise, they may simply hold that position out of ignorance of alternatives, and as long as they are willing to have an open discussion about it, the relationship should do fine.

Good luck!

Answer 9

I have no religion, but I met a girl who is a Christian, but she wasn't what I expected from people with a faith at all. For one thing she accepts me as I am and would never try to 'convert' me. By keeping open minds and hearts we have expanded each others view of the world.
I'm going to marry her.

Answer 10

I married a backslidden Christian when I was not following any faith, but I met Jesus 5 years ago and became a Christian, my husband came back to church for a while but has drifted again. I'm saying I have no experience of being in love with someone of another faith, but I would never date anyone who isn't a Christian, if I were single, because firstly God warns us not to for our own sake, and because it's difficult enough being with someone who shares my beliefs but doesn't live by them, let alone trying to walk the same path as someone of a different faith. I can't imagine being with someone whom I believe I wouldn't be with in heaven!

Answer 11

I know when I first met my boyfriend I thought he was an idiot for believing in God. But, after talking about it, I saw that the reason I was turned so much away from religion was because I never understood it. By no means am I saying you should be converted, but we learn from each other and that's a beautiful thing.