Dating Wise: Would you date someone of a diffferent religion them you?

by bubbles Posted 2009/10/18 01:28:41

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For ex. For Christians would you date a person that practiced Isalm
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BreanneTaylor<3 2009/10/18 03:45:26

No

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never. my favorite part about a guy is when you can see light of God in them:) and God is such a big part of my life. so i dont think i could handle my significant other not having the same love and passion for God.
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left-libertarian 2009/10/18 07:12:35

Yes

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Yeah, since I am not very religious.

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AsphyxiatedDelight 2009/10/18 06:29:30

Yes

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Yes, religion isn't a big deal at all. I'm an atheist. Person I'm with could be Christian, Catholic, Jewish or anything and I wouldn't care. As long as they don't drag me to church.

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Edie 2009/10/18 06:26:38

Yes

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I married a Catholic I am Baptist. There have been some trying times especially after you get older.

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seathan... to Edie 2009/10/19 18:45:14

Raising kids?

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skisicks 2009/10/18 05:49:59

Yes

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Religion is not what makes a person who they are, it is a spiritual foundation that makes them who they are.

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diaverde08-AmericanKilljoy 2009/10/18 05:38:26

Yes

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Not a big deal to me.

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anash 2009/10/18 05:16:01

Yes

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although it depends, i don't think i could date a bible-preaching religious person. but, i don't mind people who are a different religion than i am

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on and on1 2009/10/18 04:52:43

No

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I think it would be tough especially when you have kids.

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Scars R... to on and on1 2009/10/18 15:15:32

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It is. Before marriage the agreement was, I could raise the children in what belief system I wanted. When the children came along...everything changed...it was a battle.

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on and on1 to Scars R... 2009/10/18 17:03:48

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Religion can be a very devisive issue and people can say one thing to start with and change their mind later. Though I guess someone could even change religions after getting married.

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Scars R... to on and on1 2009/10/18 23:59:58

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Yes, it can. They think they are okay with it, while madly in love and during the honeymoon stage. Then life happens...the honeymoon is over and now we start realizing we are changing and they are changing...sometimes not in the way we had hoped. I think at that point, the person/persons start looking to hang on to something that is familiar to them, like the beliefs they grew up with.

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The Bantam Seditioner 2009/10/18 04:49:00 (edited)

Yes

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To me, religion should be an outgrowth of the way an individual views the world. I'm a Quaker, but I have friends who are Atheists, Agnostics, Jews, Muslims, etc. and the one thing they all have in common is that they're great people who, regardless of whether or not they believe in *my* God, treat others the same way Christ would.

If I met a lady of any faith (or no faith at all) who treated others as she would want to be treated, who fought against oppression and comforted the afflicted, I'd consider such a person one heck of a catch, and I think it'd be a huge mistake on my part to spurn the companionship of someone of such high virtue and upstanding character.

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♥~Rainb... to The Ban... 2009/10/18 05:57:44

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the one saying that i thought of when i read this was...

"Do unto others, as you would have done unto you"

the Golden Rule ; ))

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Lyssa 2009/10/18 04:37:16

Yes

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Yep. I'm Catholic and married to a Mormon :)

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jillyfish➒❻ 2009/10/18 04:16:46

Yes

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i hope to find someone who can share my beliefs, but if they don't its ok with me

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paulaloves:-* 2009/10/18 04:11:12

Yes

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It doesn't matter..

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Razia 2009/10/18 04:03:31

Yes

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Religion is made by man in an attempt to comprehend a God. Whereas, relationships are made by an exchange of energy. On earth, energy usually prevails.

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Marlow ~ Let There Be Light 2009/10/18 03:51:51

Yes

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And I married someone of another religion.

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BreanneTaylor<3 2009/10/18 03:45:26

No

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never. my favorite part about a guy is when you can see light of God in them:) and God is such a big part of my life. so i dont think i could handle my significant other not having the same love and passion for God.

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FATEEN to Breanne... 2009/10/19 22:23:11

So if your looking for someone having the same or more love and passion for God. Why would a different religion be a problem? I am a Muslim. I pray to God whom we say Allah in Arabic. If you where with some Christian Arabs those Christians would say Allah.

I pray 5 times everyday, I fast during Ramadan every year for 29 or 30 days. I frequent the masjid regularly to pray and to meet other bleievers. I read Qur'an (in fact when Muslims pray we recite Qur'an) that is what Qur'an means recital Al-Qur'an The Recital.

Obviously this is not what you meant because I am very intune with God I wouldn't say religious yet committed to my Lord.

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driley to Breanne... 2009/10/21 18:48:40

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Awesome, awesome answer!

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Breanne... to driley 2009/10/21 18:54:03

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thank you! =]

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Angel Among Us ♥†♥ American... 2009/10/18 03:43:06

No

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I have in the passed and those relationships fell apart. I'm married and we are equally yoked, it sure makes our decisions together a lot easier because we have the same core values. Besides that, our relationship with our God is of utmost importance to us so it does matter for us that we are in agreement.

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CALVIN BENET 2009/10/18 03:20:14

Yes

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MAKES NO NEVERMIND TO ME AS LONG AS THEY DON'T PROSLETYZE.

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thekidflash 2009/10/18 03:06:11

Yes

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only so long as they didn't force their religion on me and acknowledged the reality that we live in.

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dzynrbob 2009/10/18 03:02:27

Yes

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When I was single, I dated a few gals of very different religions. Sometimes, it can be a problem, and others it's not a big deal. I think personality is a much, much bigger influence than religion is.

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Lucy formerly of Finchley 2009/10/18 02:48:14 (edited)

No

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I'm actually already married, so the question is moot. But if I weren't married yet, I wouldn't date someone of a different religion because my faith is extremely important to me, and it's something I would definitely want to share with the most important person in my life. It has nothing to do with being prejudiced, it's just that, especially if I was planning to marry this person, I would want to be on the same wavelength regarding the most important aspect of my life. As a married couple now for almost ten years, my husband and I are grateful that we can share our lives and our faith on every level.

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angelinequiseng(:<3 2009/10/18 02:33:04

Yes

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but like if it was aginst my religion then no...

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Gumdrop 2009/10/18 02:31:42

No

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I would try to teach them the ways of or God.

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thekidf... to Gumdrop 2009/10/18 03:07:03

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God did it.

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Fallen affect 2009/10/18 02:08:47

Yes

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religion is a big part of some ones life and you can still follow ur religion with someone who has a different religion :)

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Asher 2009/10/18 01:52:39

Yes

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sure, im a non demoninational christian and my wife a snake handling firewalking mormon...

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Squint 2009/10/18 01:51:09

Yes

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I was raised catholic but I no longer "need" all those men to stand between me and God. So, I'm not sure what I am, but what religion anybody else in my life is is totally unimportant to me. Any religion, no religion or a customized religion - they're all good with me; just don't try to convert me!

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Weirdalan21 2009/10/18 01:50:12

Yes

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Yes, I would.

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erdo sero 2009/10/18 01:49:07

Yes

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I'm agnostic and I have dated Christians, Jews, Taoists, and Buddhists. It's only a problem for me if they cannot allow me to keep my own beliefs. Anyone who feels compelled to convert me is not acceptable to date.

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Jo 2009/10/18 01:46:41

No

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I love Jesus and He is most important to me. It would be very difficult to have a marriage relationship with someone who didn't share that same love with me.

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Scars R... to Jo 2009/10/18 15:19:01

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You are correct. I have been there and done that...it was a major battle until he finally found the same passion...10 years of prayer later.

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Jo to Scars R... 2009/10/18 23:41:57

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Thank God for the answer to your prayers!

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Scars R... to Jo 2009/10/19 00:02:16

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I am definitely thankful for an answer. For awhile, the kids were going one week to my church and one week to his...it became very confusing for them. Fortunately he gave up on that endeavor and was reminded by my mom, he had promised me that I was to raise the children in my belief system.

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~Black Rose~ 2009/10/18 01:39:35

Yes

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I don't see a big issue on religon. I am a christian but I consider myself more spiritual then religous.

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