Should a persons religious belief hold more of an influence over them than their family?
For example...should a parent disown their children because they won't convert to that parents chosen religion?
Should a parent disown their children because they lead a lifestyle which the parents religious beliefs dictate is wrong?
Should one spouse dictate which religious beliefs the other spouse is to follow?
All of these scenarios are valid examples (which I've heard have actually happened. One I know of personally happening...) of a person allowing their religious beliefs to be held to a higher degree than their own family.
Is this right? Is there any religious practice that dictates THAT religion should be held to a higher degree than an individuals family? Should that particular religious practice be taken seriously in the event it does dictate such a thing???
What're your thoughts???
2007-11-14 12:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by Adam G 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nothing is more important then family. If a family member needs any kind of help, I am there for them. If a family member is ill, I will hold there hand until they are better. If a family member does something against the law, I would be disappointed in them, but I will still be a family member. I do not care what religion any family member chooses to become, but I will support their choice. Family are the only people you can not choose, you are born with them and they are born from you. I believe that family comes first for me and everything else is secondary.
2007-11-14 12:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Islam family is very important. Parents are almost held sacred and it is said that if your parents are against Islam then one must not be rude with them and disown them. However you should try and convince them and win them over, but one is not allowed to turn away from Islam if one's parents are against Islam. As for the spouse Islam requires that a Muslim should only marry a Muslim, if a Muslim is interested in marrying a non-Muslim then the non-Muslim should first convert to Islam. After marriage change of religion or beliefs is not something I know about.
2007-11-14 22:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Pool 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes nothing comes before family except one thing and that is God. In this life we have choices to make, and most often there are ways to go about figuring these out without breaking up the family. What I do know is that a family which have moral values and beliefs often find their way. Believe me I know, If ever I do get put into the postion (God forbid) there will be no choice - if it goes completely against my faith.
I believe in God and I know we will have to stand in front of him and answer for our deeds. On that day no-one will care for anyone, mother's won't care for their children, husbands for their wives, children for their parents etc. the only one you will worry about is yourself. The only thing that will help you are your deeds in this life and your faith in God, your family will not be there to help you out on this one.
2007-11-14 21:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by bella 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the case of religion those types of things happen, but when someone has a true relationship with Jesus Christ they will love with unconditional love
2007-11-14 20:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by sego lily 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm just glad there are no fanatics in my extended family. Not even my fundamentalist brother in law would do that to his kids.
2007-11-14 20:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not my religion, and not my family. luckily, it hasn't come up
2007-11-14 20:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by grandfather raven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋