Is it ok for my boyfriend and I to go on with our relationship even if we belong to different religions?
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It can certainly work, but you should know that there is some greater potential for harm.  This is a very touchy subject for many people!  I recall how hurt I was when I broached the subject with a woman I was interested in and she flatly told me "I don't want to talk about it because I don't want to think about you going to hell."  I was hurt, but it taught me that some people CAN'T be flexible on this issue.   Ironically, flexibility and good communication is what is called for in a situation like this.\n\nBest advice: you will have to come to some sort of terms with each other on this.  Either agree to keep an open mind, agree to disagree in a friendly manner, or agree that disucssion of religion can/will be touchy and the topic should be avoided.  And a little study of what the other person's religion is about is a good idea too!
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No, I married him! We respect our differences n realize that as long as we r both God fearing n try to live a good decent life, the rest is semantics.\n\nWHEN will some of u people get it thru ur head that Muslims believe in the same one n only true God that we believe in!? They r NOT "unbelievers"!
497043
Yes as long as you are okay with his religon and he is find with yours.
1037604
You both should respect each others religions. Talk to him and tell him how you feel. You should also explain to him how important your religion is to you and how you don't like him saying those things about your beliefs, he probably won't like you saying those things either. Even if he doesn't like your religion he should respect your beliefs.\nI also think you two should also discuss in what religion you'll raise your children.
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Love is a sacred commitment .Check out if you love him and he loves you.Other details of adjustment can be worked out.True LOVE absorbs every thing because it is sanctified by  GOD.All religions emerge from God and not the vice versa. Forget about his religion if he loves you and you love him.
892343
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
539051
That would make you unequally yolked, and I don't believe God intends for you to marry someone who isn't a Christian.\n\n*EDIT*\n\nIf you two are deeply in love, then if she is the one, she will get saved.  If not, then she's not the one for you, and you should ask God for help with moving on.
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I have a friend who is a Christian and married a Muslem.  It is important for the two of you to discuss whether you will want to worship together (will you go with each other to services, or go seperately?) and how you will handle religious regulations in the home.  It is essential that you also decide how your future children will be raised.  Being on the same page with this is key for your future.  Good luck.
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LOL \nI understand the problems that religion can bring to a relationship. I too was brought up Catholic. I married a Protestant the first time and religion helped tear us apart. The second time I fell in love with a man that had Christian values but did not attend church. We have not had any religious problems and our familes did not give us any of the problems that occured in the first marriage.\n\nThink about possible children. What will you both expect the child to be? What will your in-laws expect? Do you love each other enough to handle the problems?\n\nMy favorite song is the "Orange and the Green." My first marriage was definately one of the families fighting about religion.  Good luck to you and your boyfriend. I will keep my fingers crossed that you two will make it work.
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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.
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Well, you must validate her path as a spiritual practice (not act like she is playing at religion, but honor her different beliefs) and you must accept her as she is if you want this relationship to have a chance to work.  She has no right to dictate what you should do religiously or spiritually.\n\nIf you relationship does work, down the line you will have to work out a wedding ceremony and way of life that allows you both spiritual freedom and doesn't pressure any kids involved.  If you spiritual practises are incompatible, then so are you.\n\nMy husband is catholic and I am more of a new age person, you might say.  We have been able to come to common ground in our beliefs - and work around the labels a bit to find that we do share a lot (as many different religions do, we are finding too).  It is possible to do this and to do it beautifully.  In a world where unity is becoming more and more necessary, it is great for kids to grow up with it in their own homes and families.\n\nPeace!
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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.
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First, GOOD FOR YOU that you have decided to become a Christian! THat's wonderful! I know it is difficult, but yes, your religion will have an effect on your relationship. The opposite also holds true-- your relationship will have an effect on your religion. It sounds as if you really love your boyfriend. If I were in your situation, I would pray and sit him down. Explain to him how you feel and how important this is to you to raise your children this way. Your faith may prove to be a turning point for him. Your faith will mean that there will be things you should no longer do (such as premarital sex, etc). IS he willing to stand by you? You have to communicate with him. If he really loves you, it will be difficult, but he will respect your faith, even if he does not "buy into it" at this time. You also have to be prepared that he may not understand and may try to talk you out of it. Be strong and stay prayerful. Pray for him as well, that he may also find the Lord. Even if you break up, continue to lift him up in prayer. Pray for the strength to be true to your faith. I wish you the best of luck. I know it is a difficult path you are about to embark on. Be strong. God will not forsake you and you may lead your boyfriend to the Kingdom as well!!!
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Congratulations!I don't think so your doing anything wrong nor you should worry as religion is a personal thing that each individual should respect regardless of what one follows as long as you guys don't let the aspect of religion come into your love and marriage nothing can go wrong!Have a wonderful life and all the best!I strongly agree with your point that its not important what religion you follow but the most important thing is Your Actions or Karma as most of the religion believe that they follow the right path but i feel its wrong coz all religion takes you to one path i.e to God so its more important to be mindful of our own actions than spend rest of the life figuring out which religion is the best as it doesn't matter whether one is Christian,muslim or jew or hindu or buddhist as all faith takes us to one supreme power i.e GOD.People spend all their life thinking that their path or faith is right but in reality all  religions are different ways of reaching the truth so don't worry, people need to have a more open mind and it so sad that people just don't think!
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I wish it were so simple an issue as to be able to say that If you love him and he loves you then your faith should not be an issue. Unfortunately, that is not usually the case when two people have different yet equally strong ties to a separate faiths.\n\nIn a relationship between two adults, religious differences can often cause tremendous stress and rifts in the relationship. Particularly when you are talking about a religion such as Christianity that believes that their faith is the only right faith and all others are condemned to eternal suffering in hell.  Right away, you are no longer an equal with your partner. Then there is the problem that comes from the questions of your future. If you stay together and decide to get married, will you have a Buddhist of Christian wedding? As a Buddhist, I would have no problem having a Christian wedding because Buddhism is less about pomp and ceremony and more about self awareness and compassion. I am sure you feel the same way.  But then comes the BIG question, if you have children, will you raise the child as a Christian or as a Buddhist? If you Choose Christianity, what will you tell you children when they see you practicing your Buddhism or reading sutras? If they ask about your faith, what will you tell them? Do you lie? This would be wrong. Do you tell the truth and watch as the conflicts between Christian ideology and Buddhist wisdom cause your children to question their faith in the Christian god? What do you do if a child chooses to become Buddhist? Would you husband let that happen or would it become a battle? \n\nI have seen the differences in faiths work. I know a couple who have lived a very happy life and have two beautiful children and they don’t fight over religion. But then again, neither of these two have ever felt so strongly about their faith that they would not be willing to make such concessions. \n\nIf your man is asking you to give up Buddhism, as your self this. Why must you give anything up? Are you asking him to give up his faith? If not, then why would someone that purportedly 'loves' you ask you to do something he is unwilling to do? That should tell you something. \n\nRemember, Buddha said that there is a cause of suffering, which is attachment or desire rooted in ignorance. To desire someone so much as to give up what is fundamentally apart of your beliefs is to give into attachment and thus give into suffering. \n\nI am a Chan Buddhist and we believe in balance. If your man is unwilling to give up Christianity, then that is his choice. We, as Buddhists, should not ask him to give up anything. However, he should not as us to give up anything either. Buddhists should be understanding of all faiths.\n\nIn summery, I think you should ask yourself what it is you hope to get from the relationship. If you can not believe what you choose to believe, then is this a healthy relationship or is it a relationship based on less then admirable traits?  Only you can answer. \n\nI hope this helps.
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If his parents found out no it should not be a problem. Certainly not as far as Islam is concerned.\nA Muslim man may marry a Christian woman.\n\nYou will only have a problem if his parents don't personally agree with it. But as long as you are happy, respect each others religions then his parents should be happy.\n\nI am a Christian woman married to a Muslim man for 3 years now (we have been together for 5years). His family are wonderfull, they never had a problem.\n\nThe only thing that may be of concern to his parents (which I believe someone else mentioned in their answer) is the whole "dating" process. But this is something you should discuss with your boyfriend, he will know better than anyone how his parents will feel. Other than that, this is only of concern to your boyfriend.\n\nBut anyway, if your question was only out of concern of the Christian and Muslim situation then no, it is no problem.\nI hope this all makes sense?\nJanie x
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If I truely love someone, there religion or lack thereof is not going to stop me from marrying them. I wouldn't let there lack of faith influence or change me.