i would love to hear from others who are have an interfaith marriage...is it hard...can it work...i am Christian and met a Jewish man that i like..we are not dating as of yet...just would love to hear from others ....who are in that situation...please only beleivers answer this
2007-10-11 14:48:45 · 23 answers · asked by carlita 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It can and will work when God has planned this for you. But if God is not in it, whether it be with anyone, don't dare go there..If you persue this, make sure He knows your faith...
2007-10-12 11:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by *DestinyPrince* 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I would love to say yes it will work and be easy. However, if you have children it would be tough. In what religion would the be raised? It would be confusing to say the least to raise them both Jewish and Christian and your hubby's synagoge likely wouldn't allow the children to attend religious school if they also went to Sunday school. If you're both open minded and one or both of you the would be willing to convert then yes... You may take an "Intro to Judiasm" course at a Refrom Temple to see what you think (If you get that serious). That would at least help you understand your new partner a bit better and you may open up to the faith and at the very least you'd learn something new. :)
Depending on what type what denominaton he is and how closely he follows the 613 mitzvot it could be a huge lifestyle change for you. Does he keep kosher? You'd have to learn how to cook kosher etc... There are many other things as well because we follow 613 laws that gentiles do not have to follow.
My short answer is if you don't have kids then yes I think it could work. Or if one of you were not religious then yes I think that would work even with kids. Although it will not be easy in any case.
Good luck :)
2007-10-11 15:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases Messianic Jews are in reality Christians who were previously Jews. Some Jews take offense at the term Messianic Jew.
2016-05-22 00:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by aline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't believe it
will. The Jewish religion says
all children born of that union
MUST be raised as Jew.
Will you go to a Christian
church and the rest of your
family to temple?
There is a vast difference
in the faiths. Jews do not
believe Jesus Christ is the
son of God and their
Messiah has not arrived yet.
This is a basic difference
that must be overcome to
have harmony in the home.
2007-10-11 16:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Forget about it. If the man is religious he will not marry a non-Jew as it is explictly forbidden in the Torah.
If you did get married, the chances of it working are very low since the two faiths are so disparate and the daily life of an observant Jew means the entire house has to be run according to Jewish laws or he cannot live there.
2007-10-11 23:12:22 · answer #5 · answered by allonyoav 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I am not in quite that situation but, my fiancee has some unusual beliefs as do I but, compromise is very valuable to both of us, as is love. Love is the most valuable asset to us and no religious doctrine will change that. I think everyone should consider this too but, that's just my opinion.
2007-10-11 16:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by Emissary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how it could work, your beliefs are on opposite ends of the spectrum. And since faith is a big part of a Christian's life and a Jew's life, there would be a lot of disagreements concerning eating habits, holidays, how children are raised, etc. Nope, just don't see it working.
2007-10-11 14:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by flashypsw 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As a Catholic divorced from a Catholic. I would like to say I hope you take it slow and know the stresses of just being human make finding a person tough adding religion can double the stresses. (Speaking of stress the holidays are approaching.)
Please just meet the parents and he meets yours, if it is meant to be - your mothers/family will know.
Trust in yourself , too.
Sorry I tech can't help. Just wishing you all the best.
2007-10-11 15:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My fiancee is Catholic and I am a Muslim. We are getting married next year. We decided not to have a religious wedding in respect to our religions but after the wedding we both want to continue believing in our religion. I really do not think that you are going to have problems but of course it depends on you and that man.
2007-10-11 14:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by Batu 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A religious Jew would not marry a non Jew, so no.
2007-10-12 03:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by ST 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage works best the more you agree on things. Over 50% of marriages end in divorce. Please don't add disagreement before you even start. Very bad odds.
2007-10-11 14:54:46 · answer #11 · answered by Alicia 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋