Do you agree with mixed marriages?
415194
There's only one real race: the human race. So there really is no such thing as a mixed marriage. All human beings are more than 99% identical genetically. Less than 1% of our genes make up things like hair color, eye color, height, and skin color. Asking of it's okay for a black person and a white person to have children is like asking if it's okay for a tall person and a short person to have children, because skin-color is no more relevant than height or eye color.
91859
absolutely not!!! i was raised in a conservative christian home and i rebelled when i moved out on my own. i now regret that i will not be able to share that with my husband when i marry. there is nothing wrong with being different. it takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in and caving in to pressure is not a good reason to do anything and will only make you regret any choice you make under pressure more. anybody can cave to pressure, it takes strength and courage to go against the mainstream.
478143
There are some who hate any mixed culture marriage, but in general, in the USA, that is not the problem it was years ago. Mixed marriages in the USA are common and commonly accepted. There are no barriers on where you can live, what jobs you can have, etc. If you love her and she loves you and you want to live in the USA--GO FOR IT!! Of course, there are closed minded bigots everywhere as some of the other answers in this post will undoubtedly show. \nP.S. I am a white male and you would be welcome in my neighborhood
477549
a lot of people have said that marriage is a partnership. Usually that means there is some kind of consenus on the bigger issues but that doesnt mean they have to agree on everything. Difference is something that should be celebrated and cherised in a relationship. However there are some dealbreakers that it can be important that both sides of the relationship are on the same page, such as gender roles in marriage and whether or not to have kids and how they should be raised. As long as on some of the bigger "dealbreaker" issues the marriage is on solid ground, disagreements about other things are not a bad thing.
1086746
The answer is yes, (first though you need to get the local bishop's permission for a mixed cult marriage.  It is easy talk to your parish priest.)  as long as one of the persons is a Catholic.  I highly recommend that you or whoever is marrying the Catholic, sit down and read the book of Ruth and the Song of Songs (Canticle of Canticles) right away.\n\nYou will however,\n\n1.  Have to go through Catholic marriage prep.\n2.  Be willing to practice the Catholic understanding of marital relations (ie no condoms).\n3.  Be open to having children when God gives them to you.\n4.  Understand and accept that the marriage lasts until the death of the spouse (no divorcing and remarrying while the spouse lives).\n5.  Promise to not try to convert your spouse away from Catholicism.\n6.  Promise to not impede in any way your spouse's obligations to the Catholic Faith and the growth of their spiritual life.\n7.  Promise to have your children baptized Catholic within a few weeks of their birth.\n8.  Promise to raise your children in and ONLY IN the Catholic Faith.\n9.  Promise to not impede in any way your children's obligations to the Catholic Faith and the growth of their spiritual life.\n\nAs a note, essentially you would be marrying into the Catholic Faith.  Mixed faith marriages can be tricky especially if one of the spouse is more into their faith than the other.  Do not be surprised if the religious differences become more pronounced over time.  It might not be important now, but after children enter into the picture and raising them Catholic becomes a reality, it can get rough. \n\nThere are other issues but the priest through marriage prep will deal with them.  \n\nA NOTE:  If your local priest doesn't go through the above numbered steps during the marriage prep, he is not up on his duties and it would be benefitual to locate a better priest.  At the time of marriage, not believing in those things brings into question the validity of the marriage especially if one, either openly or in secret intends to do directly the opposite.
343300
anything worth doing is worth fighting for... who cares if there is a mix... are you happy? Are your children happy? My family hates the man I married, and his family hates me... everyone seems to think that they know what is best... we love eachother, our son is fantastic, well rounded. We are a happy family and have been for the past 6 years... goes to show that sometimes the world is wrong... go figure
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.
110212
I think i would stay single, however, not because of the polygomy.  I have no problem with multiple wives or husbands for that matter.  If everyone in the union is treated equally and have the same imput and respect for the others.  It can be an eriching experience for all involved including the children who have mulptiple parents to love, care for them, and ipart their knowledge and experiences.  My problem would be being the second or third wife, I am to opionated and out spoken.  I would stay in trouble for adding my two cents worth at the wrong time.
1055881
I am, my husband is a foreigner. His family raised eyebrows at first but they were able to learn to accept it later. A lot of adjustments needed to fit in the society but it is all worth it becasue I have a wonderful partner, lover, husband and best friend at the same time for the rest of my life.
354663
I disagree, lifes a bit-h, then you MARRY ONE, haaa!!\n\nSeriously
620574
Is open marriage ok when one partner is gay or lesbian and the other knows about it? If the other partner is ok with it who are we to judge, even tho I think if you are married then if you have sex with someone else it is wrong but everyone is deffrent( If I was the wife and I found out my husband was gay he would be GONE! I would never be able to be with a guy who does guys sorrrrrrry! ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!\n\nand they have to stay together for childrens sake? They do not have to stay together for the kids sack! That is wrong! Wrong for them if they are not happy and wrong for the kids, it will end up harming the kids if they are not in a happy home!
840589
I say that everyone should do what they think will make themselves happy.\n\nI probably would not marry someone from another religion.  Too many differences.\n\nBut that's just me.
65570
no. marriage should be about love and commitment, not convenience.  marriage should never be rushed, and if you marry just for convenience, chances are you will be miserable for the rest of your life, or just wind up getting a divorce or annullment.
371697
as long as you both feel as winners ,yes its good!but marriage is all built on how much you try to be a winner and also make him to feel same!for me,although it was tough as we have too many differences,specially different cultures,it was very good!we fight,get sad,love,respect,share,laugh and ... looking at same thing and seeing differences is not matter but careing about similarities is the secret of a good marriage!
726812
I have a pretty open family, so no, I have not suffered any kind of prejudice.  No, I did not regreat living with my hubby before we got married, in fact, I'm glad I did.  It's as close to marriage as you can get.  You just have a legal obligation to them after you marry, so it is somewhat different.  I would suggest to my son that he lives with the girl he wants to marry before doing so.  You learn so much being around someone 24/7.  Even if you hang out at the other's house everyday... It's different
596529
Yes, I believe if two people are in love, they should be able to wed. If they want to make that kind of a commitment and are that secure in their relationship, which I doubt I will EVER be that secure, let them have at it!! I do have a problem with them raising kids though. And I would hate to see a divorce between 2 gay men. That would be one hell of a cat fight!! I think a lot of people are coming around to this point of view since a lot of states have legalized same sex marriages. It was a very good thing indeed!! Thank you for asking!!
457976
romadgo..utter rubbish!...Nothing wrong in common law marriages, I do not live in the US, I am pagan and as a pagan I got 'wed' we had a handfastening ceremony.  Just because its not recognised by law doesnt mean it doesnt work.  Many of my friends live with their life partner, and have kids. A piece of paper doesnt keep you together, love does