Religion and Relationships

Religion is one of those things that can make or break a relationship. That's why it's important to discuss these things before you get too committed. Sorry they had to go thru that.

Well, as far as I have observed people f different religion would never really end up together, one of them always has to convert to the other religion. S they shouldn't be having relationships with those of different religions t begin with if they don't want to transfer to other religion. That's just how it is these days..

justinbeltran, I believe this is one area where I've heard endless times that love conquers all and that it can overcome issues like religious differences. But, call me a skeptic I've always asked that they should be prepared to walk before they can truly say it. Like your brother, I am sure you can see that there's really no end or rather solution when neither party could come to a compromise or giving in. At relationship level, it will be the hope that one of the party relent or compromise by giving the other party the allowable space to practice and observe. As time progresses, it will be struggles about spending that weekend together at a place of worship, observance of rites or practices of faith. In some it would even mean going through certain rituals and change of name as well. Then, when the children arrives it will be decisions on what is to be taught, who to follow on a Sunday, what to observe and do for certain occasions. Imagine the struggles, conflicts and confusions they face at a tender age. To be honest, these differences does not end with both parties but are interrelated into other areas as well. So, it is good that couples should try to be as level headed and objective to consider all aspects of their paths.

Mostly if they dont get a serious talk about it, because these will affect to their children in the future to where they baptize. Anyway before that happen first they need to agree both to where they convert or who will converted to one side religion. But i know some other families that live happily even they are separate in beliefs. Now i think that one has to give way...

For me yes but if no one can gave up there way of living it is sound no good so better to breakup.

Me and my husband also have different religion when we started. I am Christian and he is a Muslim. He gave me the freedom to worship in the way I grew up with. I converted. I am now a Muslin too but not because he want, not because he is a Muslim and not to make him love me more. I started reading and listening and learning the ways of Islam and I was Enlightened. I feel a new life now. It is my choice, he did not even want me to convert because he is thinking that I am doing it for him, but I really wanted it for myself. About your cousin. If they have different views on worship and none of them don't want to compromise, then it is not easy. My uncle and his long time girl friend are both Christians from different sectors and broke up too, they have the same kind of Faith and practices, but argued a lot on which house of worship they will go. They always argue on which church they will attend a Sunday Service, and ended up breaking up. They are both happily married now with different partners but I admit that I really loved them as a couple. Religion can have a big impact on the relationship if two people are not willing to listen and give understanding to the other person.

Religion is one big hurdle for couples of different religion to get along with. I been to a few wedding where two ceremonies took place. The latest one that I went to was my cousins wedding. She is an Anglican and her husband is Catholic. Neither one of them wanted to convert but that was not that big of a deal because from early on their relationship, they both knew and said that they wont. The church wedding was pretty long because they did the Catholic ceremonies then added Anglican ceremonies. I don't think that INC and Catholic can do the same, can they? I have yet to be aware of it occurring. I do agree that communication is key, No one should feel pressure to convert.l If they want to then it should be wholeheartedly.

This is exactly the reason why many people choose someone from their own community to fall in love with....Otherwise, if they feel they are falling for someone with a different religion, they just restrict themselves right in the beginning..... Sorry that's not very helpful....but people get so lost in love, they forget to be practical! Best is for both of them to move on, and find someone from their own communities..

Its hurting to know there was not a happy ending. Couples do have difference of opinion which is common but we have to leave the type of prayer to their individual wishes. They should be allowed to pray as per their choice. I have seen many couples who were different religions go well together but have always noticed that both the persons give enough space and freedom to each other. May be a little more time together perhaps would have changed things.