What do you think about inter-faith relationships?
104749
I have been in an interfaith relationship for 10 years.  We have been married for 6 of those years.  I think interfaith relationships can be trying, but rewarding as well.  You get to see things from another's point of view that you might not have ever considered before.  As long as the two of you are accepting of one another's faith, it's a beautiful thing.\n\nThe trouble comes when people of either of your faiths start giving you a hard time about being together.  For instance, my husband is Agnostic and I am Christian and it was difficult for us to find a pastor that would marry us.  Equally as difficult was putting up with some of the inane comments that people would throw at us, like "He might beat you or something because he doesn't have that Jesus background to fall back on" or "I really don't think you two should get married because God doesn't want Christians and non-Christians to yoke together."\n\nMy beliefs have taught me, just as my marriage ceremony stated, that "what God has brought together, let no man put asunder."  You are together for a reason and perhaps that reason is to teach each other and the people around you that we can all live together peacefully and in harmony, no matter our personal beliefs.
1090342
if they're truly in love, they will compromise to make it work...\ntake me and my fiance for instance...\ni'm wiccan, he's atheist...\ngranted that not like being a christian and an atheist...\nbut it's still the same in the sense that i have a belief system and he doesn't...\nbut we compromise... i don't shove wicca down his throat and he never chides me for having a faith...
541936
you are the only one that can answer that. how do you feel about each other and do you trust,and have faith in your relationship to go on with    what is ahead of you.and you love each other
321977
Are you kidding?  Factions WITHIN each of those religions contradict each other you can't expect separate religions to agree on anything!
598707
this question has brought out the degree of dogmatic pig headedness that if have come to expect here!!!!\n\nto answer your question, i once new a catholic priest who left the church to marry a buddhist lady. although he remained catholic, they respected each other and were secure enough in their beliefs to accept the differences. I don't thinkk that many who answeed this question are mature enough to manage this.
934783
I have quite a few Christian friends.  I think if someone is narrow minded, it would make it difficult.  There are some subjects we can agree to disagree on, but allot of them have similar values as me and the ones I'm friends with don't try to convert me.  With mutual respect, of course it's possible!  :) Would you not be friends with me because I don't believe like you? Or is it all about the sects to you? :P
655507
It's generally a bad idea. Read in the Old Testament about King Solomon. He married women who worshiped foreign gods, and it ended up leading him away from the true God and into worhiping those foreign Gods.\n\nEven a Catholic marrying a Protestant can be a big disaster.\n\nI was married to a Protestant woman and I was unhappy in that marriage because I felt that I could not freely express my Catholic faith. It didn't feel right that I could not talk about my faith to my wife and that I had to go to Mass alone.\n\nAlso, because she wasn't willing to do what it takes to make the marriage valid by Catholic standards, I could not receive communion as long as I was in that relationship. I had basically excommunicated myself from the Church.\nThat marriage eventually failed, but I got an annulment from it. Now, I have met a beautiful Catholic woman who practices her faith, and we are very happy together. She helped to bring me back into the Church.
1165398
I am a Christian as well but I honestly dont see anything wrong with it. If two people love each other they should eb able to express it how they please, no matter what the orientation or preference is.
583983
Anyone who refuses to allow themselves to love someone because of their spiritual beliefs has some major issues.  DO you really think God would tell you that a person from a different church didn't deserve to be loved?  I've been on the "dumnped" end of that situation more than once, and I can tell you that it hurts pretty bad.  As long as you're honest with the person you love and respect their right to have their own beliefs, it shouldn't matter what those beliefs are.
522307
Drop it now. It will not end happily. Some of these people are naive beyond belief. If you and he actually believe in your religions rather than just adopting a label, then your love will not survive! The conflicts are too deep and too pervasive.
638144
I think intercultural relationships have pros and cons.  One big pro being the excitingness of the situation..two different people from different worlds and backgrounds...sharing new ideas and experiences which add spark and makes things new fresh and interesting!  On the flip side... especially when things may turn serious in the long run, ie marriage...marriage in itself is hard enough, add to that two conflicting cultures...makes for alot of different viewpoints and colorful arguements (speaking from experience here!)  On the other hand...personalties play a big part...regardless of culture, religion, or any other difference, if both parties are mature and both personalities compliment each other...I think the success rate is high and this last is probably the best recipe for a lasting and exciting relationship.
380822
Personally I think that if you two are open minded enough and are willing to not care what others think then you should be alright, but honestly I don't know enough about your cultures to know for sure.  I know there is some serious bad blood because of past wars and what not but I don't know how well it has subsided.  I think the biggest thing you have to look at is what will your parents think and do you care?  If you two don't care then you should be alright but if either of you cares then you need to try and convince them to at least be happy for you.  Something else to think about is of course religion.  Just as in any relationship religion and up bringing can be a divisive or a bonding issue.  So I suggest you both look into how you were brought up and if they conflict.  I hope that helps out some.
253398
Inter-religious marriage causes problems for some, but not for all. Usually any children within the marriage will be raised in both faiths, celebrating the religious holidays of both parents, and participating in activities of both sets of beliefs. Less commonly (but also done), the children will be raised in the faith of only one of the parents, as decided by the parents. Even less commonly, the children will be raised in neither faith, and religious practice of the parents is done only in private.\n\nIt is not uncommon for parents to mix their faiths for their children. I had a friend in elementary school who's father was Christian and mother was Jewish. In the case of Judaism, a child's cultural descent is determined by their mother, but they chose to raise her not only as a Jew, but also as a Christian. If you love each other, you make it work.
360166
I have a neighbor that is totally against everything I believe spiritually.  We vote for the opposite people, he is for abortion, I'm against it, he thinks conservative Christians are wrong with their moral stance (I'm conservative)... I could go on about the differences.\n\nAfter a few heated conversations about our differences, we have learned that we both are strong headded and stubborn.  He isn't going to change my opinion and I'm not going to change his.\n\nWe also realized...we aren't moving.  So we could either fight or we could learn to get along.\n\nSo, we have learned not to talk about the "Hot topics" that will get us red-faced.  We have learned that we can be very different and be good friends.  There isn't anything he wouldn't do to help me out...and I would do the same for him.\n\nIt's really pretty funny...I enjoy talking with him.  We just have learned what we can and can't talk about.  Sometimes when the conversation starts to get around to our differences I'll say, "You know I don't agree with that viewpoint."..and He'll say, "Oh, yeah."...and then we will talk about something else.
190482
Nah.  I tend to question any links between God and any religious organization that relies heavily on violent means to an end.  To me, if the basis for any religion is not the promotion of world peace, harmonious existence, and peace with nature, the religion is not a true reflection of God's will.
357010
Religion, maybe. Relationship No!\n\nChristianity is a liberating, horizon widening, life giving relationship. Some would say that Christianity is a list of rules but it is not. If you look ay Jesus' words He said that there are only two rules - 1) Love God. 2) Love each other. Simple, eh!\n\nBecoming a Christian is as simple as taking a pill. Three steps in taking a pill; 1) get the pill, 2) take the pill, 3) have a glass of water. Three steps in becomming a Christian; 1) realise that you are a sinner and need a saviour, that you can't save your self, change your mind about sin 2) Realise that Jesus death on the cross paid the penality for your sin so you don't have to, 3) ask Jesus to forgive your sin
694730
Well, there are lots of factors to consider.  Do you both follow your chosen religions very very faithfully?.... like, to the exact letter of the "law"?\n\nDo you have any idea if the other person's beliefs are compatable with what your house of worship teaches?\n\nHow will your family accept or reject this person?  How about your larger social circle.... friends and business colleagues (for when you are older ok).\n\nSit down and talk to your Priest, pastor, rabbi, Mullah or whatever person leads your faith, and ask their insights.