Would you date someone of another religion?  Would you forbid your children from doing so?
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I belong to the same spiritual (note I said spiritual and NOT religious) order that my girlfriend does.  Members can not only choose any relilgion they want if they indeed want one but are encouraged to do so as long as they remain tolerant of all people and life.\n\nMy girlfriend is probably what you would call Buddist I think while I was raised Christian and still consider myself to be one.  Differences so long as they are shared respectfully can be a really good thing in a relationship.  And so long as my children believe in the equality of all mankind and value the sacred life of all living things and seek out purpose and truth in their lives I would welcome any individual who came along (and into their hearts) that would encourage and perpetuate this.  I would only object to a relationship that was abusive or harmful.  And even then, it would still not be my choice to make.
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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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No. Orthodox faiths only let you marry inside your church. You could try to get him to convert.
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Not neccesarily. Relationships where both parties share the same religion tend to last longer than relationships where one person is religious and the other is not or relationships where each has a different religion (or even denomination).
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A child is usually the religion that the mother is.And the children won't be accepted as jewish unless the mother is.They could convert, though.But yes, a choice will need to be made.Or do what I do.Give my son back ground on every religion and let him choose when he's older.
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Religion doesn't mis with relationships. It doesn't matter what your religious believes are. I am not going to say that i agree with you beliefs, but its not my place to judge. The point is that no matter what religion you are, in a relationship both parties must respect each other enough to accept the others religious preferences. I understand it is frusterting, i have had my own relationship problems because of religious differences, and it shouldnt be that way. Religion is a personal decision and your partner needs to respect that the same way you need to respect his. In my situation we decided on a comprimise that we were simply going to leave it alone. He has his and i have mine, and it is not dicussed and all religious practices are done in private and we promised that we weren't going to take crap about the other and not try to convert. Don't ever change your religion for a relationship....in fact don't choose one over the other. It is not something you should have to decide a side on. If you indend to stay with him for good, and have kids with him you might want to dicuss and agree on how the children will be raised, religiously, but besides that, you should both just agree to disagree.
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You need to think about what you want. If you were to get into a serious relationship with this person and it blossoms into marriage and you had kids, how would you want to raise your kids? Do you want them to feel split between their parents on which religion to live by? Would you feel hurt if one of your kids chose your mate's religion over yours? what if they chose no religion at all for fear of upsetting you or their father? What happens when you want to go to church and you want your boyfriend to go with you, but he refuses because its not his religion and not what he believes in, or visa versa? How would you feel towards him then? I've seen this happen in my own family and it causes a lot of hurt feelings and broken families. Don't think of the present, you need to think of the future. The things you do, don't just effect you, but everyone around you who cares about you.
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I am an atheist.  I have no problems dating a person of faith.  I have a lot of respect for the faith and beliefs of others.  I feel that if you connect well with a person, beliefs should not be an issue.  Love is a human emotion and if I should fall in love with a person of faith, I am willing to accept that they have different ideas than me.  \nIf you both have respect for one another's beliefs and are willing to discuss any differences in opinions maturely, a well balanced relationship will thrive.
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I have found that some sects in Christianity have no problem with this type of ceremony.  I know that as my husband and I got married (he's catholic and I was raised jewish) that the Catholic Church would have no problem with us getting married and would request a neutral location and that clergy from both religions be allowed to preside. I think the 2 faiths are used to crossing over in some cases.
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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.
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From a Christian point of view, I have to say no, because it is sin.  However, if you are not a Christian, then this is not a factor.  So weigh the pros and cons.  Do you love the person?  Are you willing to spend the rest of your life with this person if you end up having a baby together?  \n\nWhat ever you decide to do, always be safe.  Practice safer sex, and after marriage, you should wait for a couple of years to make babies.  Take time to enjoy each other before you bring another person into your new family.
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I would date all races... except muslims and Chinese and the people of the Middle east...\nI wouldnt date muslims because they dont but I wouldnt marry them because then theyd want me cover my sexy body... and im just not attracted to Chinese people and I wouldnt date anyone from the mid east because I dont like their attire and they tend to have bushy eyebrows and that isnt cute...\n\nI love white boys though,,, especially the preppy American Eagle Boy... hint: thats my fiancee... lol and I'm black.... sooo I dont care its really about the inside instead if the skin color..\nGood Luck...\nDate whoever you like...lol
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no..it depends on the family...\ni'm south asian..indian ...yea, and my uncle dates who\never he wants...but muslims on the other hand are very\nstrict about this because they like continuing their race...\nbut it does depend on the family.
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there are still missionaries,and you should only marry in the Lord,so that covers dating as well.why date nonbelievers if it can't go any farther?
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No. Its not fair to play with anyones religions. Have the decency and respect peoples faith. Islam by itself respects all religions. (Its just some muslims who are extremists dont respect, but most 90% muslims do respect). \n  I beleive peace and harmony would spread if other religions respects Islam as well as other religion.\n  If you knew Islam, than you would know the rules. Muslims dont commit sins freely. \nIf they do, than they are definately sinning and that is not allowed in Islam.\nPlease dont blame religion for what people do. \nSince you said that, I am free to say that chritianity is a GAY religion and it promotes people being GAY. How do I know that? Look at the actions of most of the Bishops and Fathers of the church. Not only are they GAY, but also Child molesters. I dont think i would want to stay in that religion. However, I know its only the people and not the religion.\nKnow your facts before yo make a statement. \nIslam is not a man made religion. If it was, it would not be the fastest growing religion on earth.\nMay God spread peace in this world. AMen
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It totally depends on the situation.\n\nIf you are one religion and your spouse is one religion and both of you are non-practicing and don't care which religion to raise your children, I think it will work out just fine since neither of you care.\n\nBut if each of you wants to raise the children according to your own religion and don't want to compromise with the other religion, then there will be a problem. The husband will secretly be teaching the kids one religion and the wife will be secretly teaching another.\n\nThat's why before getting married, people really need to communicate with their future spouse to see if they agree on these things. Communication and compromise are the two things marriages in general are lacking these days and when applied, they can even help this problem.\n\n-----------------------------------------
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Yes, if the couple agrees to date one another.\n\nSuch 'uneven yokings' are frowned upon by Jehovah's Witnesses. A Witness who dates outside the religion will lose congregation privileges, but cannot be disfellowshipped. If a minor living at home, the parents are also likely to lose privileges.\n\n(2 Corinthians 6:14) Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers