by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009

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How important is it to change one's religion to marry a person from another? Can two people following different religions not live harmoniously and raise a family?

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by Franklin on March 2nd, 2009
In many religions, it is a violation of the religion itself to marry outside. In many religions, it is a requirement to teach the children according to the religion and make sure they are active in it.

One or both must compromise their religious values.
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by Nature Lover Loves All on March 2nd, 2009
Yes
I also vote you in this regards
Yes It can
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  by English Gal is back. on March 2nd, 2009
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by Eileen on March 2nd, 2009
Well my parents married for 53 years one catholic one jewish and they raised us just fine!
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- Thank you. In which faith were you raised?Did you have a choice in choosing the faith you wished to follow?
  
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  by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009
- actually you know what they did, I am the youngest of 8 what my parents did was like a traveling religion crusade. Each week we went to a different church to explore........it was fantastic. I enjoyed the Southern Baptist type church, however I did this with my own kids as well......I am a mix of all that is good or that is how I like to put it, more of the christian beliefs but I am open to all!
  
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- Thank you so very much.
  
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- You are most welcome!
  
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by mac on March 2nd, 2009
Can a cat and a dog have a puppy?
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by Mz.Sweetie B. on March 3rd, 2009
not really because there will always be that situation of what religon should the child(ren) choose. also you plan to spend the rest of your life together but yet in the after life you think the other is going to hell...its difficult...it might work but in my opinion it would be twice as hard as a marriage of the same religion.
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by PaperAlchemist on March 3rd, 2009
All major religions follow the same basic principles of love.

Assuming you believe in the actual beliefs and principals of the religion and not just a prophet (which would make it a cult by definition) then you should have no problem going back and forth between religions.
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by Theby on March 3rd, 2009
Hi Enigma, I was Christian and married my Islamic husband almost 4 years ago. If we were to have children they would be raised as Muslims as is the norm in Christian/Muslim marriages. We won't have children because I am too old. My husband is 21 years younger than me. I told my husband before we married that I wanted to stay Christian. He was fine with that. However, after about 2 years I became curious about Islam and decided to read the Qur'an. I was half way through reading it when I decided to convert to Islam. It's a fantastic religion and I just love being part of it. It's totally changed my life. Con'd
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- I have lost a few "friends" and family members who don't like Muslims. I am sad about that but I wouldn't change my life now for anything. I love Islam. It's a wonderful, caring and learned religion. My dad died ten years ago but my mum thinks it is just wonderful. When I rang her to say I was getting married in two days, she shrieked in surprise. When I told her Ralf was a Muslim she almost fainted. When I told her he was only 31 she went into shock and could speak for a couple of minutes. It was so funny. It's been a bit of a cultural shock but I am adjusting very well. I was very worried about our age difference but it doesn't worry Ralf or any of his family. Apparently it is a lot more common for men to marry older women in Islamic counties than ours. So, my answer to your question is a big yes. Two people from different religions CAN live harmoniously and also learn from each other. Hope this helped answer your question. Salaam.
  
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  by Theby on March 3rd, 2009
- Thank you so very much. We heard about a woman who converted to marry and when she divorced she reconverted and I thought its such a petty thing to do with something as important as religion. Its like in that marriage religion was just used as a tool instead of a way of life which it should be. Thank you very much for taking the time out to answer in detail. I'm sure the age difference must have been the most difficult to get used to for your mom than any religious issue.
  
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  by ENigma on March 4th, 2009
- Enigma, I took Ralf over to New Zealand to meet my mum. She absolutely adores him. The age difference was a bit of a shock for her at first but Ralf is an old head on young shoulders. I'm the opposite so we compliment each other nicely. Obviously the woman who converted to Islam and then reconverted after her divorce was not serious about Islam to begin with. If Ralf and I were ever to divorce (God forbid) I know I would keep my Islamic religion. Glad I could be of help. :D
  
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  by Theby on March 4th, 2009
- Thank you so much Theby.
  
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by thatsJustme on March 2nd, 2009
these are the "mixed marriages" the Israelites were told not to do, mixed faiths ,beliefs...
harmony is not what the kids learn if it is a problem...better to know before marraige..knew a catholic woman who promised a jewish husband before marriage to raise jewish...2 kids later and 4 yrs later she was putting up a Christmas tree...it was not a stable religious relationship to God for the kids...it was a nasty "division" in parents and the kids reaped all the hurt....
its important to know before marriage and kids..& put it in writing these days!!
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by Salty Light on March 2nd, 2009
for me personally, it would never happen. I know ppl who are doing it and says that it is working fine in their family.
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by Nod.Coltsfan on March 2nd, 2009
The only issue with having two religions, is choosing what religion to raise your child in (if you are both very devout in your religions). Also, sometimes huge discrepancies in faith can cause arguments about beliefs, and may lead to having uncommon holidays. With that said, one doesn't need to change ones religion to fit their s/o unless they really want to.
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by English Gal is back. on March 2nd, 2009
Two people can live happily together even if they are not both the same religion im proof,my partner was brought up muslim and im christian and we have been together for 14 and a half years and i wouldnt want him to change religion and neither would he want me to change ,we also have a 12 year old daughter who we raise as christian so yes it can work.
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by Baccduckus is a Carbonproduct on March 2nd, 2009
Children would be the only problem.

As long as you agree the the children are free to choose what's right for them you're fine. Not an easy thing to do, though.
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  by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009
- You're welcome.
  I'm a clear atheist, my Girlie is Wiccan. We've had to make a concerted effort to not influence, yet answer with complete honesty, any and all questions.
  
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  by Baccduckus is a Carbonproduct on March 2nd, 2009
- That's good to know.
  
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  by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009
- As if they even as YOU anything ;+
  
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  by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on March 2nd, 2009
- Who's they again?
  
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  by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on March 2nd, 2009
- By the way, how can you answer with honesty when both sides have differnent truths?
  
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  by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on March 2nd, 2009
- Honestly answer any and all questions, but not negate the fact that other beliefs are perfectly acceptable, and other truths are perfectly possible.
  
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  by Baccduckus is a Carbonproduct on March 2nd, 2009
- oh . THat'll do it. ;D
  
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  by CaRbOnPrOdUcK is Baccuss on March 2nd, 2009
- I just have a hard time thinking it's that easy.
  
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by Anon. on March 2nd, 2009
If the partners are tolerant and open to different beliefs and opinions, I don't see why not.
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by Spicy Hot on March 2nd, 2009
Two people of different religions, can have a peaceful and good marriage, if they communicate, talk about what your expectations are for the future, how you will raise your children, which religion, etc.
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- Thank you very much. I wish somebody who has changed would give me their take on this. I'm really really curious to know why? :)
  
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  by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009
- Thebyannhill, AKA, Theby, is converting, she would be a great person to talk to to
  http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=199137
  
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  by Spicy Hot on March 2nd, 2009
- She is a friend so my question will turn up on her page. I hope she sees it and answers. I think she has already converted.
  
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  by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009
- She is a great person to discuss religion with.
  
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  by Spicy Hot on March 2nd, 2009
- She is a great person per se.
  
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  by ENigma on March 2nd, 2009
- Indeed.
  
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by Looshk on March 2nd, 2009
I think its best to keep your own religion and own originality.

Yes I think they can and I'd love to see it happen in many more families, it'd make people far more tolerant towards other peoples beliefs and perhaps show the children that there are many religious paths out there so that they can find one that they truly identify with.
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by Anonymous on December 31st, 2010
Well my opinion it better if two people from different religion can live harmonious as long the their kids either are grown or already have establish religion. But if they plan to have kids then that were problem could arise. But if they already agreed then they should be ok.
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