would you change your religion for somebody you love?

Philippines
September 13, 2010 9:32am CST
given that your partner is with a different religion. it is imperative that one of you will change religion, because most religions would not let you marry unless you have the same faith. (Well i believe that different religion still worship the same God and have same faith, but you know what i mean.) Are you going to change your religion for your partner or you'll stick to yours and make him change otherwise?
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@ruthhazel (213)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
I would never change my religion for my love. It's okay to me if he can't change his religion in that time cause I know he will realize that the Lord i am serving is alive in other time. But if he pushed me away from God then it's better to be separate than to be away to my God.
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• Philippines
14 Sep 10
i understand what you mean but what if you are serving and worshiping the same God. Like he is Muslim and you are Christian. And before you marry him you'd need to change to Muslim religion. would you do it?
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
14 Sep 10
No i never change my religions for someone whom i love.. but i prefer if she also loves me then we will marrying and never forced to her to follow only one religions.. we will live together and also follow both religions. I think it is the best solutions for me.. i following my religions.. and my partner are free to following her religions.. if love any girls with another religions.. what would you say... now..
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Well it would be so hard for anyone to decide on this case especially those who are loyal to their religion. In my case my faith can never be changed by anything and for this reason I will not equally yoke with anyone who is not a Christian. Hence I will not change my faith just because of anyone. I would prefer it the other way around. He should be the one who should change his faith in accordance with mine otherwise we better separate.
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@bird123 (10632)
• United States
14 Sep 10
If one had to change, I would be more than happy to change, however, the one I love will get a large dose of TRUTH from me. Over time,she will understand God and see religion for what it is.
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• United States
14 Sep 10
No. If someone wants you to change ANYTHING, that love is not shared.
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@lmrb1022 (36)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
I have been through this before and I say, it's not easy. We always end up arguing about our faith. 'Cause neither of us would give up. Even if both of you decide to not talk about it so as not to ruin the relationship, it can hardly take your relationship to next level - like getting married, raising kids and even tithing! I mean, whether you like or not, these are the major aspects of the couples life that one has to decide as far as religion is concern. Well, I was glad I got out of that kind of relationship, 'cause it was so emotionally and spiritually exhausting.
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• United States
22 Sep 10
Wow Thank G-d I will never marry ! Thankfully my guy isn't too religious too. I would never give up my religion to marry or to keep the man I love. If he wants me to do this it is a sign that is is the wrong guy. He doesn't understand how important my path is to me so how will I believe he will respect anything else about me. First it will be my path and then m weight and then the sports I love or even the movies I like and soon I am not me anymore , I am His creation! A Steford Wife.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
13 Sep 10
I would not, and could not be enticed into a Religion of any kind, by anyone! Although I have been happily married for 55 years, I am not an advocate of married life! With over 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, there is a Big problem here that should not be encouraged. Consider the stress, tension, and expense of divorce. Go see a Lawyer, get a Marriage Contract, and live happily ever after!
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@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
13 Sep 10
I would never change my religion for any reason. Shalom~Adoniah
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@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
23 Sep 10
nope. i will learn his religion and he have to learn my religion too. then maybe we can compromise whose religion is the truest. then i hope he can decide to enter my religion
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
well not really, if love is the basis of your relationship even religion cannot stop you from loving each other.
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@deve_annrn (1856)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
I don't mind as long as we are worshiping the same God.., The religion won't make difference.., If one of us is willing to give up our religion.., It will be good.., But If he's not willing.., I'll give up mine.., =) for the sake of love..
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@Y4nkT33 (31)
• Malaysia
13 Sep 10
for me, absolutely not. And I don't try to change him too. If we love someone we must accept him/her whatever they are. but if we talk about differences of religion, I choose to give up my love than change mine. There are will so much trouble we try change mine because of our partner. better if someone changed because the need of piece than the lover.
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@triondem (151)
• Estonia
13 Sep 10
Possible - but I surely have to think about one hundred times before I do that.
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
16 Sep 10
Absolutely...NOT....nor would I expect or even consider askign my partner to change his. MIND YOU I would never be with someone who was so intense in their religion or beliefs that they would require me (or him) to do such a thing.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
14 Sep 10
if i believed that my 'religion' was true, why would i change? seriously, i have an up close and personal relationship with God and wouldnt think of dating anyone that didnt believe the same stuff i did.
@TheCatLady (4691)
• Israel
15 Sep 10
Never. I also wouldn't have a partner of a different religion. When I was young I dated all types, but I knew I wouldn't marry them. Religion is more than just praying. It is a way of life. I couldn't live with someone who had a different lifestyle. It wouldn't work.
• United States
14 Sep 10
I might be willing to change from one denominations within the Christian community to another, but I would never leave the Christian faith.
@bestboy19 (5478)
• United States
14 Sep 10
I don't believe that different religions worship the same God, therefore, I would not change my religion for my partner.
@nophie (2336)
• Indonesia
16 Sep 10
in my faith, talk about religion is personnal talking..i began to study about my religion and i know it`s important if we live together with the couple which is same religion with us...i dont know whats happen if i married with a man and different religion...make familiy is based on their understanding about religion and off course it needs a same religion like me