2007-11-23 15:31:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
oldernwiser,
That's a sad situation. I hope it doesn't have to come to that. It's too bad you kept it in all these years. If you were to go back in time (if this were possible) would you have told him then?
2007-11-23 15:56:33 · update #1
I think it's something very important. Especially if relgion is important to either of you.
And if you want to have kids, what people dont find important before kids, will find it importatn after kids.
2007-11-23 16:05:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is important to me, so I couldn't be with someone who's own religion was against mine (Pagan and Christianity - don't see how it could work). Otherwise, another religion would be fine. Thankfully, I have a fella that not only respects my religion, but also has an interest in it as well.
2007-11-23 23:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Heathen Mage 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As important as the practice of whatever religion one does, I suspect.
More important to me is the respect that the spouse has for the place in my life that the "religion" or whatever it was I did for a spiritual practice had for me.
It might be helpful, but is not absolutely necessary that they be the same as mine. Respect & understanding are more important than sameness.
2007-11-23 23:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I married a man who is just a regular, everyday Methodist. He has no idea that I'm an atheist. His mid-line religion and church are important to him, and because he is important to me, I go with him. I enjoy the sense of community and the people. It's been years now, and I still don't believe in his god or his christ, but I keep my thoughts to myself. If he were ever to get all "born again" on me, I'd have to step up and declare myself because I could not stand to live with a christian fundie, but thankfully, so far so good.
2007-11-23 23:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by oldernwiser 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL oh I think it may help for a couple to at least be within striking distance of each other. I mean just envision satan married to an angel of God. You think there might be some nasty fights there? He would probably be making jokes like: "How do I talk to an angel? With a hand up her skirt!" as she beats him over the head with a giant wooden cross.
2007-11-23 23:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by An Independent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the same religion, exactly, but it would have to be someone whose religion I could respect, and who could respect mine, at the very least. I'd definitely PREFER to marry a Jewish man, however, should I choose to marry again. However, I'm simply about to the point that I don't think it's worth it.
2007-11-23 23:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
15 years ago it was one of the most important thing to me. It still is. It alleviates the hassles of trying to teach your childeren 2 different religions. It lessens the confusion that can happen when one spouse believes differently than the other.
2007-11-23 23:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by palmermom3 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since I am not religious, I couldn't marry a women whose religion was the central focus of her life. If she had her private faith, that would be fine. But a religiously zealous woman and I would do nothing but argue.
2007-11-23 23:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not important at all.My wife is christian and I am an atheist and we have been happily married for 9 years.
2007-11-23 23:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by darwinsfriend AM 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best decision you will ever make
How can two walk together unless they agree
many problems would not be if two are the same
2007-11-23 23:47:44 · answer #10 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋