is it possible to overcome completely opposite political and religious beliefs?  or is it something that will just never work out?
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that probably depends on how much both of you care about your political and religious beliefs.  i would say it is much easier to reconcile different religions than politics, as long as neither of you is a 'hellfire fundamentalist' religious fanatic.  plenty of christians and jews marry, for example.\n\nas for politics, i can't even stand to talk to most conservatives for more than half an hour, and i definitely wouldn't have sex with one.  then again... usually what i hate about them is their lack of logic, and the occasional reasonable conservative is fine, as far as friendship goes.  but i wouldn't advise mixing politics in a relationship, unless you both share the same basic values and principles.
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Get the religions to agree. All the problems would then be solved.But who is right?\nThere is no ideal president. Democracy makes no allowance for idealism.Take care my friend. take a look at http://thebaldchemist.blogspot.com for some fun insight into life.
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It might work for some situations, but for many world conflicts, "no." A lot of the world violence problems are power issues...not differences in belief systems...either the desire to have power/control over others or the desire to attain wealth/power.
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No, i'm afraid i'm not, deep in my heart of hearts. I can't seem to completely shake the predjudice i was taught as a child.  There is still a little voice somewhere in my head that reminds me at times. I guess the important thing is to honestly try and not give up on attempts to banish ones' prejudices, being aware that others probably have intolerances toward us too. More knowledge is needed.
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Oh god here comes the barrage of cliche "opposites attract" garbage answers.\n\nHave you ever really thought of what you're saying when you say "opposites attract?"\n\nSo you're saying a Left Wing Liberal and a Radical Republican would make the best pair?\n\nYou're saying that a stoned out hippie and a terrorist are perfect together?\n\nFor crying out loud people, think about what you're saying!\n\nI think people want what they lack in order to complete themselves and compliment each other where the other is lacking.
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Consider your choices: One of you have to convert to the other religion or see if there are any civil ceremonies instead of a religious one.\n\nGood luck, congrats
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I'm like this... so a solution I say may not be relied upon. That said... \n\nLearning to accept life as is... is my aim. Negative, positive, nah... it just is.
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No, the belief systems are too different. New parties might emerge, but I don't think we will have a unified America when it comes to political beliefs.
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I felt bad that no one was responding to you in a positive light, so I did a Yahoo search on it.  I am sending you the link to the Search Results on christian humanism.\n\nYes, when I was a Unitarian-Universalist years ago, I did hear of christian humanism.  Many Humanists may deny that christianity and humanism can be compatible, but to heck with what they think.  :-)  If you and others can juggle the two and combine these two, then more power to you!  :-)
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Christians are given lots of contradictory advice in their scripture.  They can pick and choose what to follow and what to disregard depending upon the prevailing politics.  All religion is essentially political in nature- not spiritual.
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Christianity has one impossible dilemma, the chasm between perfection and ordinary human behavior, and you can find it shaping social policy today.  Jesus was God, the rest of us are not.  For  him is was natural to be "perfect,"  it is impossible for the rest of us.  Just ask Jimmy Swaggert or Ted  Haggard.  To ask young people who are raging with hormones to abstain is only possible for someone who has this impossible pattern already firmly in mind.  To be honest, everyone in America is on one form of drug or another.  Yet, with a straight face, these same people can say to young people, or anyone else for that matter, abstain.  This is ludicrous public policy only sensible to someone who has believed in this "principle" for a long time.  Unfortunately, because it involves their faith, they cannot see that it may be suitable for belief, but not for social policy.
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OK here's my view.  I think that religion should have no bearing on love whatsoever.  How can you honestly prove god exists to someone who doesn't believe.  While were at it How can you prove he exists at all?  Maybe hes a being, a Greek god, or maybe there isn't one.  My point is faith is a personal belief, NOT a burden.  Why should you let it come between something so beautiful as love.  Let each person have their own beliefs and let the other do as they wish.  Love may only come so often.  Don't miss it because of something like that, SEIZE IT.  Would you base a relationship off of political preferences, Hell no.  So don't make the same mistake.  Not angry just explaining! :-)
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America would definitly benefit more from a pluralistic, interfaith harmony. The "my religion" attitude is, well, selfish, and will only lead to, as you said, religious conflict. It'll be inevitable. Look at the current "culture wars". Red state vs Blue state. Democrat vs Republican. Liberal vs Conservative. Religious vs Non Religious. If we don't find balance and harmony, yeah, we're gonna destroy ourselves.\n\nAs far as those ministers go, who say that all other religions are "wrong" are the ones who are truly wrong. They need to get out in the world, experience a different point of view and see that people can be happy without believing in the same God as said minister professes to believe in. They don't understand about the religions they're condemning and probably fear them, so rather than taking a risk and learning something new about someone else, they'd rather preach hate and fear.\n\nWhich is a shame, because the best way to conquer fear is to face it and learn about that which scares you. After all, there was a President that once said "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." Face fear, and you'll have none, because you'll know why it scares you. :)
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That happened to me.  I guess at first I felt totally betrayed, mad, I didn't know what to do or what to think.  Then I started trying to educate myself to "make sure" that I was correct that my belief system was based on lies.  The whole process has taken several years, but then I started researching many other beliefs and religions and found out that most of them were also.  So I am no longer a part of organized religion and I have discovered my own beliefs.  I'm still on my spiritual quest but my current beliefs probably lean toward New Thought.
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I just wanted to say that I have read your questions and answers to several questions (including my own) and I find you to be very level-headed and well-spoken. I used to practice Christianity and then evolved into feeling differently - a lot of the reasons I did had to do with the way Christians around me looked at issues - it got under my skin. But your views that are influenced by your beliefs are not at all offensive, even to someone who may not believe in the same things as you. I am glad to read what you have to say, as I am more inclined to listen to someone who is rational, if nothing else.
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Quite possible since thay both head up tyrannus administrations.. one being government, the other monotheistic religion. Not much difference there.
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Any extreme belief isn't beneficial to anyone. I agree with you that everyone should have an open mind, listen to all sides, quit trying to convince everyone else and just be level headed about things. It doesn't mean we all have to agree with one another!