Which person would you rather marry?

This is a very difficult question for me. Even though I'm a libertarian, most people mistake me as a conservative because I'm pro-life and advocate safe sex (you know, the kind where you wait until marriage before you have sex). I'm also an atheist, which puts my in an odd position. I really want to marry eventually, but I don't want to have to choose between similar religious views and political views. I think conservative Christians make better people in most instances, but I would be happier ultimately with a liberal atheist, so as long as she promised me she would never have an abortion for any reason, including if it was to save her own life. However, there's a lot I don't like about the culture of liberalism, even if I am culturally liberal (their scientism, their dogma, their ignorance, and their bigotry). That's why I don't like referring to people on the Left as liberals. However, I'm sure that there are actually good liberals who can respect people's right to their opinion rather than berate it. I also think that liberal atheists would be more willing to date me than conservative Christians, unfortunately. I also believe that I'm sacrificing more to marry a Christian than a liberal because I might have to get married in a church, raise the children with her in the church, etc, whereas a liberal would permit me to live my life as I saw fit as long as I love her.

I know some of you are not the marrying kind, but if you were to marry, who would you rather marry? I thought dating would be too easy of a commitment, so I raised the ante to marriage. Assume other qualities are basically the same.

Don't politcal and religious views intertwine in most cases? :?

Religion is more important then politics in my books.

I'd rather marry someone with the same political views because it's so much broader than religion.

I wouldn't really mind, but if I had to choose, I'd prefer someone who thought similarly to me politically.

definately religion, I would never marry anyone at all, much less someone with a belief in fairy tales

Well if I married them and intended to have children, I think it would be easier if we had the same religious views. I could see us arguing over things like taking our kids to church, or what church to take them to, do we follow certain religious rituals, and a wealth of other things. It would just be easier.

Same religious views, different political views.

If I like them enough, it doesnt really matter either way.

Different political views, different religion.

As we know, opposites attract.

Same religious views by a long shot. An easy question for me at least.

Same religious... It could actually be interesting to have political debates, but Religious debates between partners could turn nasty, and I want to raise my children as fully Catholic.

Same religion, different political view probably. For either it would really depend exactly how different.

Someone with neither one, though I prefer politics over religion.

i'd rather marry someone with the same political views but different religious views, as long as they weren't always trying to convert me and stuff, and didn't let their religion overrule everything else.

I can't stand the idea of marriage, so I'm not voting. I guess go with whichever gets on your nerves less.

This is a very difficult question for me. Even though I'm a libertarian, most people mistake me as a conservative because I'm pro-life and advocate safe sex (you know, the kind where you wait until marriage before you have sex). I'm also an atheist, which puts my in an odd position. I really want to marry eventually, but I don't want to have to choose between similar religious views and political views. I think conservative Christians make better people in most instances, but I would be happier ultimately with a liberal atheist, so as long as she promised me she would never have an abortion for any reason, including if it was to save her own life. However, there's a lot I don't like about the culture of liberalism, even if I am culturally liberal (their scientism, their dogma, their ignorance, and their bigotry). That's why I don't like referring to people on the Left as liberals. However, I'm sure that there are actually good liberals who can respect people's right to their opinion rather than berate it. I also think that liberal atheists would be more willing to date me than conservative Christians, unfortunately. I also believe that I'm sacrificing more to marry a Christian than a liberal because I might have to get married in a church, raise the children with her in the church, etc, whereas a liberal would permit me to live my life as I saw fit as long as I love her.

I know some of you are not the marrying kind, but if you were to marry, who would you rather marry? I thought dating would be too easy of a commitment, so I raised the ante to marriage. Assume other qualities are basically the same.

Genetic_Code

While I would not marry someone of another religion, her political views would only be an issue if she take's either spectrum to an extreme. As I am a moderate with certain conservatives, the opposite spectrum is ultra-conservatism and social liberalism. If we do not agree on these things, there will be problems within the relationship. I also say these things having experienced these things (that is, within dating relationships).

Don't politcal and religious views intertwine in most cases? :?

DroidPhysX

That's what I was thinking. Chances are if she shares my political views when it comes to social issues then religion doesn't really play a huge role in her life either.

A very big LOL at you acting like liberals are not Christians. Also, lol at you basically wanting a womN to promise you she will die for YOUR beliefs. Good luck with that.TBoogy

I could care less about their politican or religious views. It's all about the Sammiches.

Don't politcal and religious views intertwine in most cases? :?

DroidPhysX

Specific religion doesn't hold much weight with me, so probably someone with similar political views.

Well I'm an atheist and I can't see myself marrying a muslim, sorry but it's out of the question =p

Ideally I'd rather someone who had an indifference towards religion and similar political views.

When i think of family, I want a woman of the same religious views and values.

If she is of different political mindset that's fine, we vote opposite then. but family comes first and in family if you are religious in any sort. That will trump political differences.

Family first, personal politics later.

my opinion and belief in life....

I'm gonna find one without political views. It might be that way in America, but here people aren't that fanatic when it comes to politics. It's a bit silly to choose your love over political views.

same religious.

I hate religious people. Easy choice. ;)