Inspired by Jenny's Thread

[Captain Brain]

Yes. This thread was inspired by Jenny, who was inspired by Elsie. Yay for chain reactions!

This came up in Jenny's thread, and I think that it deserves it's own topic, because it's a big deal to me.

Would you date someone who is a different religion from you?

For me, I don't think that I would. Before you say that I'm close minded, politically incorrect and everything else, hear me out. A big part of the Christian faith is spreading the word of Jesus Christ. I think that it would put a damper on things if the lady I was with was a different religion, don't you think? Jesus is a large part of my life, I couldn't imagine not being with someone who doesn't share the passion I have. I think that it would lead to many, many fights and arguments over religion, which is never good. In my opinion, you should never fight over religion because you won't convert anyone by fighting.

Another thing is, suppose that I ended up getting engaged to this girl, what would the wedding be? I'm going to get married in a church, a Christian church. If the better half was non religious or a different religion, I think that that could be difficult to decide upon.

Bah. I don't like making polls. Give me your honest opinion.

 

[Babyjustrun]

I could. I mean I don't get much of a choice, as most people have a small amount of faith at least.
It would just make it easier, as I'm pretty much not into religion at all, so yeah, I do tend to make fun of it.
And well I don't wanna be continuously offending my boyfriend/husband.

 

[BabyPiglet]

I definitely would. I'm atheist and I try to be very accepting of other people's beliefs. I actually wish I had that kind of faith in something.

If my boyfriend is christian/buddhist/muslim/etc, then I'll go to church (mosque, etc) with him and pay my respects. Heck, it might actually give me some most insight into religion. Being in love with someone who was so sure of their faith? That'd be major.

If he wanted a big traditional wedding, then I would definitely be up for it. Or we could have a small wedding in our backyard or something with the pastor (or justice of the peace) there.

Like I said, I'm atheist, and I don't expect my lover to drop his faith for me. My beliefs are pretty much...nothing. So there's really nothing to argue about. I'm not going to debate whether there is or is not a higher power, it's a moot point.

I think it might be different if I was a really strong catholic and my boyfriend was a really strong buddhist. It might cause more conflict because we'd both be very strong in our faith.

But me, I'm not strong in being an atheist. If there comes along a religion one day that my mind can actually perceive, then I'd totally jump on that.

I don't know, my post isn't very coherent, sorry.

ETA: Yay for inspiring.

 

[Captain Brain]

I could. I mean I don't get much of a choice, as most people have a small amount of faith at least.
It would just make it easier, as I'm pretty much not into religion at all, so yeah, I do tend to make fun of it.
And well I don't wanna be continuously offending my boyfriend/husband.

I tell religious jokes, too. XD I'll have to tell you some sometime, as several aren't appropriate for public. I like to find the fun in everything, so I'll tell jokes about religion, politics, and everything else.

 

[Babyjustrun]

I tell religious jokes, too. XD I'll have to tell you some sometime, as several aren't appropriate for public. I like to find the fun in everything, so I'll tell jokes about religion, politics, and everything else.

Mine aren't always jokes.
Sometimes it's me actually making fun of beliefs because I find them ridiculous.
Although I almost had an epiphany in social studies today..

 

[Captain Brain]

I definitely would. I'm atheist and I try to be very accepting of other people's beliefs. I actually wish I had that kind of faith in something.

If my boyfriend is christian/buddhist/muslim/etc, then I'll go to church (mosque, etc) with him and pay my respects. Heck, it might actually give me some most insight into religion. Being in love with someone who was so sure of their faith? That'd be major.

If he wanted a big traditional wedding, then I would definitely be up for it. Or we could have a small wedding in our backyard or something with the pastor (or justice of the peace) there.

Like I said, I'm atheist, and I don't expect my lover to drop his faith for me. My beliefs are pretty much...nothing. So there's really nothing to argue about. I'm not going to debate whether there is or is not a higher power, it's a moot point.

I think it might be different if I was a really strong catholic and my boyfriend was a really strong buddhist. It might cause more conflict because we'd both be very strong in our faith.

But me, I'm not strong in being an atheist. If there comes along a religion one day that my mind can actually perceive, then I'd totally jump on that.

I don't know, my post isn't very coherent, sorry.

ETA: Yay for inspiring.

I think that it makes all the difference if both parties are religious. If both parties have their religious backgrounds it would be difficult for anything like that to get done. However, I'm not going to say that it's easier for Aetheists, as I kind of view that as a religion. (The religion of non-religion.)

 

[Captain Brain]

Mine aren't always jokes.
Sometimes it's me actually making fun of beliefs because I find them ridiculous.
Although I almost had an epiphany in social studies today..

An epiphany? About what?

 

[Babyjustrun]

An epiphany? About what?

Nothing really great, because it still went against the Bible.
It didn't really make sense...

 

[PigletGurl]

Yes. This thread was inspired by Jenny, who was inspired by Elsie. Yay for chain reactions!

This came up in Jenny's thread, and I think that it deserves it's own topic, because it's a big deal to me.

Would you date someone who is a different religion from you?

For me, I don't think that I would. Before you say that I'm close minded, politically incorrect and everything else, hear me out. A big part of the Christian faith is spreading the word of Jesus Christ. I think that it would put a damper on things if the lady I was with was a different religion, don't you think? Jesus is a large part of my life, I couldn't imagine not being with someone who doesn't share the passion I have. I think that it would lead to many, many fights and arguments over religion, which is never good. In my opinion, you should never fight over religion because you won't convert anyone by fighting.

Another thing is, suppose that I ended up getting engaged to this girl, what would the wedding be? I'm going to get married in a church, a Christian church. If the better half was non religious or a different religion, I think that that could be difficult to decide upon.

Bah. I don't like making polls. Give me your honest opinion.

same for me.

 

[bananda]

Yes. This thread was inspired by Jenny, who was inspired by Elsie. Yay for chain reactions!

This came up in Jenny's thread, and I think that it deserves it's own topic, because it's a big deal to me.

Would you date someone who is a different religion from you?

For me, I don't think that I would. Before you say that I'm close minded, politically incorrect and everything else, hear me out. A big part of the Christian faith is spreading the word of Jesus Christ. I think that it would put a damper on things if the lady I was with was a different religion, don't you think? Jesus is a large part of my life, I couldn't imagine not being with someone who doesn't share the passion I have. I think that it would lead to many, many fights and arguments over religion, which is never good. In my opinion, you should never fight over religion because you won't convert anyone by fighting.

Another thing is, suppose that I ended up getting engaged to this girl, what would the wedding be? I'm going to get married in a church, a Christian church. If the better half was non religious or a different religion, I think that that could be difficult to decide upon.

Bah. I don't like making polls. Give me your honest opinion.

i totally agree. also i need the people closest to me to have similar beliefs. i want a guy thats going to encourage my faith and also help me grow stronger. someone of a different religion couldn't do that.
i want my home to be united and share the same beliefs. i wouldn't date anyone i wouldn't consider marrying.

 

[PigletGurl]

i totally agree. also i need the people closest to me to have similar beliefs. i want a guy thats going to encourage my faith and also help me grow stronger. someone of a different religion couldn't do that.
i want my home to be united and share the same beliefs. i wouldn't date anyone i wouldn't consider marrying.

me too.

 

[imabrat]

As horrible as it sounds, it depends on the religion.
For example, I could never be in a serious relationship with a Mormon or a Jehovah's Witness.
Mormon - I don't agree with their lifestyle. I like caffeine and I support gays.
JW - I don't agree with their lifestyle. I like the celebrate my birthday. I've recieved blood transfusions and intend to do so if I ever need it in the future.

If I were in a relationship with a man of either faiths, it'd be explosive. It would not be healthy to say the least.

 

[Zip-A-Dee-Lady]

As long as they're not fundamentalist or whatever I think it would be okay.

 

[Cinderelli16]

Yes. This thread was inspired by Jenny, who was inspired by Elsie. Yay for chain reactions!

This came up in Jenny's thread, and I think that it deserves it's own topic, because it's a big deal to me.

Would you date someone who is a different religion from you?

For me, I don't think that I would. Before you say that I'm close minded, politically incorrect and everything else, hear me out. A big part of the Christian faith is spreading the word of Jesus Christ. I think that it would put a damper on things if the lady I was with was a different religion, don't you think? Jesus is a large part of my life, I couldn't imagine not being with someone who doesn't share the passion I have. I think that it would lead to many, many fights and arguments over religion, which is never good. In my opinion, you should never fight over religion because you won't convert anyone by fighting.

Another thing is, suppose that I ended up getting engaged to this girl, what would the wedding be? I'm going to get married in a church, a Christian church. If the better half was non religious or a different religion, I think that that could be difficult to decide upon.

Bah. I don't like making polls. Give me your honest opinion.

I agree with everything you just said.

 

[Babyjustrun]

Personally Billy, I think it'd be easier for, an athiest (more someone who's relaxed about it, they don't think about it often) to go out with someone religious. I view my atheism, as simply not believing in a religion, and not practicing one. I still find the discussion of religion fairly interesting, and am open to attending religious services, but my belief system would not change.

Now I can't entirely argue that another faith would be more difficult, because I don't practice a faith.

And no, I don't think I could date a JW either Sonya. but that's just from experience of being friends with one. I did like him at one point, but by now it's become very obvious it will never happen. They're very strict with how things are.
They date to marry. Once you're married to one, they attempt to convert you. The man is considered the absolute power in the house, you can't leave unless they're abusive or aduletery has been committed. They're very comitted to their faith, they go to KH more than once a week, their lives become very much centered around their faith.

 

[Babyjustrun]

Personally, again as far as wedding goes..
I'll get married wherever.
If my husband is intent on a church, then a church we shall be married in.
A nice big beautiful one would be nice

 

[chisnpeke]

I'm not sure I could. If their religious beliefs were very different than mine and it would lead to problems in the marriage then I don't think I could do it.

 

[Sparx]

yes i would.

 

[::Snow_White::]

I would but I'd much perfer them to be on least some of the same thoughts as I or not religious since I'm not really religious. Me and my friend talk about religion a lot and if they're completely the opposite of what I believe in then that conversation may start to turn into something heated. I don't go to church or anything else, and if they want to go to church or anything else I know they'll have to go alone and I don't know if that would bother them. Getting married, I don't know, I have no problems giong to church, I just feel like I'm offending people if I do go because it's not what I believe. But if my boyfriend or family wants it, then I will get married in one.

But, it does work because my grandpa is athiest and my grandma is Christian and they've been together for...uh ever.

 

[BandGeek911]

Yes.
I don't think much about it, and religion is probably the last thing I look at in a relationship.