i don't believe in any religion, i have a boy friend who is deeply religious. we've been together for 5 months, and we've never spoken about religion till yesterday he ask me to follow his religion, i don't want to...but i really love him....what should i do....
2007-12-19 18:23:17 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If he loves you, he should respect your personal beliefs, i say, don't.
2007-12-19 18:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is exactly the problem with religion in general. The religious around the world seem to have the need to want to force religion into other people's lives. Religion, in my opinion, was created to exert psychological control and force on the masses. What better way to do it than by instilling the idea of heaven(be good) and hell(if you're bad). You should tell him to accept you for who you are. Nobody should be telling you to follow their religion; they may talk to you about it, but it is completely unjust to talk somebody into joining their religion.Hope everything works out.
2007-12-20 02:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont go changing or getting a religion for a guy.. if he respects you it is as is
and what else would he want u to put on airs about i mean religion is a pretty big one already esp for 5 months
explain that religion is not necesary for someone to have values/ ethics
you are only without religion not without morals and which is more important
not having a religion is no where near the same as not having convictions
and how are his convictions if he wants you to lie (or sin in his own beliefs) in order to appear like you believe something you dont----- he cant be that religious to want u to lie
and to not love you as is
2007-12-20 02:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by smittnlittlkitn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't respect your choice not to believe, he won't respect your opinion on a lot of other things. The only way that a relationship between an atheist and a believer - or believers in two different religions - can work is if both agree to disagree. And even then, it's going to be tough.
2007-12-20 02:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by triviatm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The atheists and believers will have the same advice to you: Say goodbye. Nobody should be forced into believing anything...This is a lifetime commitment.
Be honest to yourself. What is it that you are really afraid of in ending your relationship with him...Is it only because you fear that no one else might come along?
You can choose: Life with this guy, or the prospect of not having another ?
2007-12-20 02:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he tries to force you into believing what he believes and not respecting your personal beliefs, he probably doesn't care about you all that much anyway. I hate to be blunt, but that is the basic truth. Just sit down and have a talk with him on how you are going to have to "agree to disagree." You shouldn't have to have the same religious beliefs as him to have a relationship.
2007-12-20 02:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by Duke Paul-Muad'Dib Atreides 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard situation. The best thing to do is talk to him about it and come to an understanding. If you'll love each other enough he will accept your feelings about religion and vice versa.
2007-12-20 02:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him he should respect your choice if you dont want a religion. You don't force him to be an atheist, and he don't force you to be a christian. Tell him it isn't fair, and to just put your religions(or non), aside.
2007-12-20 02:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not talk about his religion. What is it for?
Without any religion itself is a religion. Isn't it?
Just love him!
2007-12-20 02:37:30 · answer #9 · answered by creese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him if he could flick a migic switch and suddenly not believe. It's a ridiculous request which shows little respect for your views. but hey it's your call.
2007-12-20 02:38:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a decision that you have to make for yourself. Would it hurt anything to get to know about his religion? That is something you may want to ask yourself
2007-12-20 02:27:05 · answer #11 · answered by Girly Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋