would you change your religion for the one you love?

oops its hard to answer this question, but let me tell youo this im not a believer but i gf does so, what i did is that it does not matte r for me that she is into religion, but i was honest with her that i was not into religion but i love her so much, i just ask her if she loves me the same way as i do she can understand me and we can stay together until today there is no problem at all we can manage this isue, sometimes we talk about it but is just a nice talk with no big deal.

Well, luckily, my boyfriend and I have the same beliefs, we don't belong to any religion. I think that it is up to the people involved in the relationship. If one person wants to be the same religion as the other person, then I guess that they will change for that person, but if not then they have to find a way to make it work. People in my family have done this, they have changed religions for the other person, but some people remained the same religion. It just all depends on the people.

Hi shane,I have no faith in either religion or god as society depicts it...However, I feel that Religion should never become an issue where true love is concerned.It is not right for either partners to expect the other to change the religion into which they are born, it is like forcing an issue which can backfire at a later date.In fact, I have known cases where partners have resented such a stand and have had misunderstandings and even breakdown of marriages. Having said that, one has to live in a society surrounded by people and it is best to sort out all issues before marriage and if one of the partners decide to change his/her religion, it should be done with good grace and willingly and never should become the cause of problems..

If I were to be asked, I am not sure if I can give the best answer. But I'm certain not to change my religion... Anyway, I like your discussion, for you are brnging Miss Universe here... I feel like in Brazil joining the contest. Lol...just kidding shane... Happy mylotting!

i would not change my religion for the one i love and i would not want the one i love to change theirs for me i think if you really love that person the two of you should be able to have your different religions and live and be happy but chances are that one of you will convert to the others religion as for me i most likely would not even be dating someone that is of a differnt religion than i am and i dont mean like christianity and catholic thats fine with me im speaking more like christianity and athiest

Not at all. Even though I'm not a huge fan of religion, I think that love is love, and religion is religion, and they need their balance. If the one you love doesn't like your religion, and it annoys you, or you try to separate things with the person, or find another love.

I think that there are times in your life where you have to face such decisions, and then you do start to weigh things. For some people, family, culture, and tradition runs deep and it would be almost impossible to turn their back on their beliefs, but some can just be very versatile and flexible, but in the end it all comes down to the weight of the matter. As for me, I have been raised a Catholic, I see myself as one that is passive but truly believe that I am Christian above most if not all. If asked to changed my religion for a person I love, I think I would rather we settle it in terms that we could be comfortable about it without having to force any party to do any conversion if unnecessary.

I honestly don't see how one could give up their own personal beliefs unless they don't really believe so much but are more saying they believe because they have been raised and told that they "should" believe a certain way. If you really truly have faith and believe in the religion that you are raised in then how could you possibly change over? It would be unfair for anyone to expect you to. You can't honestly believe in something just because someone tells you that you should. At best, you can only pretend to. If I were in love with a person that expected me to give up my beliefs, well, I would have to question how much that person really loved me. After all, I didn't ask him to give up his beliefs and follow mine. I fell in love despite our differences and I wouldn't change just to hold on to a person and especially not to hold on to a tiearra. I didn't watch the Miss Universe pageant so I'm not sure of what she is being faced with.

i myself was also caught with the question, because i experience it a lot of times. in a relationship with someone having a different belief that i have. and unfortunately, we don't have the same answer. because for me, yes, i will definitely change my religion for that someone that i love. as Ms. Philippines said, there is only ONE God that created us, and if changing my religious beliefs will make me a better person, then i will go for it. Loving someone is also making a compromise and acceptance, and giving more of yourself, so you should be ready to give up some of your ideals, and beliefs, as long as it will mold you into a better person than you are.

This has happened to me. I am Roman Catholic but had fallen for a Muslim. I had to choose. I highly respect his beliefs but it would be very complicated if a relationship like this gets deeper. I wont change my religion for the one i love even if it meant being single all my life. So, would you rank me 3rd place or 2nd place?

A change in religion make me no difference. After all, there is no meaning to be in a religion and none of the religion make me any good in my life. Though I born in a particular religion only because my parents belongs to it. And if they were in a non religion, definitely I also must have part of the same. So, it won't make any difference and for the lover we like, if she or he ask for a change I am totally indifferent. Some people are taking advantage of religion and in such a case they won't prefer to change also some are so deep in their faith and trust in their own belief and those group of people also won't change the identity. Some people may change to a different one only to not to lose the loved one. In this case people may say that he/she forget their existence for their love. Any way, for me, a religion has not much relevance in making a decision. Thank-s

No never I cant change my religion for anyone who loves me because first I love to my community and God so he should accept me with my religion otherwise I will leave him..but now I am married so no chance because I am married in my community and my husband is lovely husband for me ahah....

i dont think so be rekigion for anythingcause i believe in my religion and i have a swear not to change my religion including the love

Our very own Shamcey Supsup did a great job expressing her own opinion about this matter and I definitely agree with her. Religion should be something personal and as long as you believe that you have the right one, then stick to it come what may. On the other hand, if you think your husband/bride to be is in the right religion, then by all means, change it not for your love's sake, but for your own.

Well yes, exactly this is the same question asked to our Ms.Philippines during the Question and Answer portion in the just recently concluded Ms. Universe 2011 Beauty pageant. And so what a coincidence that you are facing that very same tough question in your real life. So I think if I were you, I will take it from the Shamcey. I will never ever change my faith if only for one man. God is first and foremost in my life and I believe my faith is Him should not be second to anyone or anything in this world. If the man loves me then he should be the one to follow my faith, not me. I can get another man but I can never get another God.

If the person whom I love cannot love the Religion I have, then he could atleast respect the Religion Iam into.He met me with that belief already and in return, I met him the way he is. If he loves me,he will accept me the way Iam as Iam with him.

I will not give up my religion. She will not force me to convert to her religion and I will not force her to convert to my religion religion. We will always be neutral when it comes to religion.

Sadly i haven't watched the pageant coz i was busy with an important thing. I have heard that question from almost all of the people around me. Well i guess Ms. Shamcey did really well. If i were to be asked love for GOD over love for a guy? Of course GOD'S love would matter most for me. I have greatest fear with the LORD and i will not exchange him for anyone or anything. Also, religion plays a big role towards marriage. Im a catholic, I have none against the other religion its just that for me same religion is better. I dont want that time will come my children will have to choose which religion they would follow. If a guy truly loves me, he must give up everything for me its hard but with love nothings impossible. If he cant then i would go for a catholic.

wow..i cant imagine myself with that situation..i couldnt answer that question too if i were miss philippines..hehe.well its up to you shane whether you choose love or your religion..but its better if both of you accept and respect both religion that you have..

Hi! That question really didn't sink-in into my mind until you've mention it. My girlfriend is a catholic and I'm a protestant that's why sooner or later i will have to face the situation in which i have to make that decision. But if someone ask me now that question without a doubt I would change my religion if i have to just to be with her. I love her so much that i just can live without her. I know it sounds like old fashion but this is me I'm willing to sacrifice all that i have for her...