TL;DR but I had an 8th grade teacher that was Catholic and married to a Christian (or the other way around), and he seemed relatively content with his marriage. Though as for bigger differences such as a Muslim, and a Jew, or a Christian, and a Muslim I imagine that would be more difficult. I assume it comes down to how open minded and accepting you are of the difference between what you think, and what others think.
Like I'm Agnostic/Borderline Atheist and I wouldn't have a problem with a partner being religious, as long as they weren't constantly trying to "Save" me =P
I find it hypocritical as well since atheists believe religion is a fairytale and people who believe in it are deluded since it's unproveable. I've heard that argument so many times.
so that means by dating someone who is religious that deep down you do not respect that persons beliefs and think they are stupid on some level.
if you're non-religious, stick to dating non-religious people, there's enough of them
I tend to find religious gays to be a bit hypocritical, so I doubt it.Bourbons3
Gay or not, there's nothing wrong in believing in a creator who loves all of his creations. Everything else can be considered deluded in translation from one corrupt to the next.
no.
never.
I find it hypocritical as well since atheists believe religion is a fairytale and people who believe in it are deluded since it's unproveable. I've heard that argument so many times.
so that means by dating someone who is religious that deep down you do not respect that persons beliefs and think they are stupid on some level.
if you're non-religious, stick to dating non-religious people.
Deano
To be so critical about it feels kind of closed. Its almost like saying "I hate purple, but you love it, so we can't coexist. EVER."
To be so critical about it feels kind of closed. Its almost like saying "I hate purple, but you love it, so we can't coexist. EVER."
MuddVader
see you're kind of proving my point since you see religion as unimportant as a favourite color.
A religious couple(i'll use christian in this case) is suppose to do things like go to church together, pray together, read the bible together. an atheist isn't going to want to do that are they.
To be so critical about it feels kind of closed. Its almost like saying "I hate purple, but you love it, so we can't coexist. EVER."
Deano
see you're kind of proving my point since you see religion as unimportant as a favourite color.
A religious couple(i'll use christian in this case) is suppose to do things like go to church together, pray together, read the bible together. an atheist isn't going to want to do that are they.
Are the atheists stealing all your christian women? I'm sorry
To be so critical about it feels kind of closed. Its almost like saying "I hate purple, but you love it, so we can't coexist. EVER."
Deano
see you're kind of proving my point since you see religion as unimportant as a favourite color.
A religious couple(i'll use christian in this case) is suppose to do things like go to church together, pray together, read the bible together. an atheist isn't going to want to do that are they.
Since when was that written in stone? One's belief is just that, ONE's belief. Given she has family and friends, she is perfectly capable of going to church without you.
To be so critical about it feels kind of closed. Its almost like saying "I hate purple, but you love it, so we can't coexist. EVER."
MuddVader
see you're kind of proving my point since you see religion as unimportant as a favourite color.
A religious couple(i'll use christian in this case) is suppose to do things like go to church together, pray together, read the bible together. an atheist isn't going to want to do that are they.
Since when was that written in stone? One's belief is just that, ONE's belief. Given she has family and friends, she is perfectly capable of going to church without you. I don't get it either honestly. I think he must have had an atheist steal his girlfriend
Didn't read the whole OP, but to answer your question. I always tend to date people of opposite religions, since it's rare to find someone of the same religion as me. Marriage? I'm unsure, probably though.
I am a byproduct of mix marriage of 2 different religion. And I know of more people who are in and was in these relationships. It may work, it may not. If they run on the fact of 'love is all you need' than no. I think we need to look at the bigger picture.
Depends on the differences in religion however I do think that it's something that a couple should share so it's super important. I have a friend who's catholic and her boyfriend is studying to become a pastor which makes things interesting but they make it work.
Where I'm from religion isn't a major aspect of society. So much so I'm not even entirely sure if my own mother is Christian or not. However, living in relatively close proximity to 5 churches I can say that by far the majority of the people who attend are elderly ladies. Actually scratch that, the nearest other town is almost completely inhabited by Jehovas' Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventists. It wouldn't surprise me if they had turf wars either.
I find it hypocritical as well since atheists believe religion is a fairytale and people who believe in it are deluded since it's unproveable. I've heard that argument so many times.
so that means by dating someone who is religious that deep down you do not respect that persons beliefs and think they are stupid on some level.
if you're non-religious, stick to dating non-religious people, there's enough of them
Deano
Wow, I'm sorry us non-believers have been stealin' your wimmin. We'll just give them all back to you, ok?
I don't give religion much thought, evreyone can belive what they wan't, as long as they don't try to force it on others... But I don't realy belive in marrige either...
I'm very open-minded and accepting, so yes I'd consider dating a Christian for example. Unfortunately, the reverse is much less likely...the whole "atheist" thing is still taboo apparently.
If she had a religious belief system that didn't pervade her entire life and she was okay with me doing my thing, I don't care what religion she supports so long as it doesn't promote blatantly damaging doctrine. (I.e. all of them but that's beside the point.)
So long as we can agree on other things and share each other in other ways, I guess I don't care. Jewish, christian, islam, whatever. So long as she loves me and doesn't care how I feel about religion on the whole, I think I can make it work.
To be so critical about it feels kind of closed. Its almost like saying "I hate purple, but you love it, so we can't coexist. EVER."
Deano
see you're kind of proving my point since you see religion as unimportant as a favourite color.
A religious couple(i'll use christian in this case) is suppose to do things like go to church together, pray together, read the bible together. an atheist isn't going to want to do that are they.
There are plenty of christians who wouldn't want to do that. You're pretty much describing a die hard christian who might be incompatible even with a moderate Christian.
Yes I would, I'm dating one right now where we don't always see eye to eye. The issue is, I don't pressure it, or make any remarks or even try to argue. I let her believe what she wants to believe.
friend wise i dont care, it leads to interesting talks and whatever but for a partner... they cant be fanatic about their religion... i dont belong or believe in any religion i think its hard to start a family and raise kids if u got different views on alot of stuff and with religions comes different views on subjects basically lets say its a religious person who is against abortion and gay marriage and using condoms, then i just cant be with a person who think that narrowminded that would ofcourse be the same if a person thought that and were none religious too... as for already dating someone and they radically change views on stuff...i dunno, depends if its important stuff to me like narrowmindness i think that is something only a person who had it happen in their relationship/marriage can answer to
Would, and do. In fact, the lady I am currently courting is catholic, and I am a protestant that doesn't believe in organized religion. So, we just don't talk about it, mainly.
I totally would. My ex was a christian, before we were together we used to discuss religion for hours(being atheist myself). After all those long talks we eventually hooked up .
I think I'd have to go for someone else who is Jewish. Out of all the religions, if I was forced to pick one, I'd pick Judaism. We tend to be the most accepting people, even if we are religious ourselves. Even if I'm not religious myself, I'd want my kids to be raised Jewish, and then be able to decide what they want once they can think for themselves, like I did.
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