Would you be willing to Convert to a spouse's Religion?

[Emilia]

If you are Agnostic-Atheist, would you be uncomfortable dating someone who followed an orthodox religion?

 

 

You can't really put agnostics and atheists together as if they were similar. I dated an agnostic once - he was the closest I have ever dated to a religious person - but I found our views and values were just too different. I'd never date anyone who isn't firmly atheist.

[venusianx13]

I was pressed to convert to Judaism, and didn't. The reason being: the more I saw their separatist and elitist mindset (these were Orthodox Jews), I just ended up loathing the idea of being a part of that. Plus, I had pressure on me from my ex's mother. I ended up becoming very serious about Buddhism and consider that to be my religion, along with being very spiritually open. Ex-boyfriend/fiance ended up hating this and belittled me in and out for it. (Considered it idolotrous). We ended up breaking up, and this was a big underlying reason.

[TheFinalWord]

Are you saying these are the only stances a person can take regarding Jesus, worship or hate?

 

Are you saying you're taking marital advice from a man who said that people should stay celibate, and only resort to marriage if they cannot control their sexual urges? (1 Corinthians 7: 8-9, and 32-34.)

 

What interesting counsel you keep.

 

What I say means nothing.

 

I claim no special righteousness, only devotion to God. I need His Mercy each day. I encourage anyone that is interested to seek the Lord on your own: study the Word with diligence and open your heart to God. If my post has caused you to read some passages in 1 Cor. quickjoe, than I couldn't ask for more. If you want deeper Christian philosophy, I recommend reading 2 Cor. As long as people are reading the bible, whatever their intention, I am happy. Keep reading friend.

 

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do."

Edited January 5, 2013 by TheFinalWord

[taiko]

However they can hate, or hold in contempt someone who claims to have seen a bigfoot. Just as a Richard Dawkins can ignore someone as mentally ill because they believe in a creator of the universe.

[taiko]

I'm just curious if any singles here have ever considered dating outside their religion?

 

If you are a baptized Christian, have you ever considered dating and converting for a Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Roman Catholic, Agnostic-Atheist person, etc.?

 

If you are Agnostic-Atheist, would you be uncomfortable dating someone who followed an orthodox religion?

 

Do you want to raise children in "your religion" or "the religion of your spouse"?

 

I think even in 2012, Americans have become more Atheist and Agnostic, but we are still uncomfortable dating someone with a different religion or be willing to convert for the spouse.

 

We subconsciously limit our dating options because of our religion beliefs or fears of different religions. Our "dream guy or girl" is usually someone who shares the same religious views.

I did not subconsciously limit my pool it was a conscious effort. Being in the local majority a conflict only arose once and i backed off. Now my chosen path is more open then others so while in my house my wife is considered one or us, in her tradition we are considered a mixed marriage and she has obligations to attend their services

[jcrew11]

I think a lot of people just want to join a community, or join the same group as their spouse. Unless the person radically disagrees with the religion, then I can see how they can bend their beliefs by going to church a few hours a week.

 

I think some times we become to "analytical" about faith, and that may be because of bad experiences with religious groups and practices. Some of it also has to do with salacious gossip and labels of sinning. If a person only looks at faith as an individual pursuit that is only truthful to the individual, then the world can be a lonely place. If its just a question about "God" and the after-life, then it almost doesn't matter what you believe in because things won't matter until you're dead.

 

The only tangible issues is whether or not you want to be around specific religious groups/people, or would you rather spend your time doing other stuff.