~ What's your Religion? would you change it? ~

@claire03 (1443)
United States
September 30, 2007 9:59pm CST
I am a Roman Catholic since birth. I don't want to change to any religion since this is the religion i born and grew up with. It is hard to change religion. I'm happy to be a Catholic and i'm glad that my husband is a Catholic too cause i don't prefer to marry someone with different religion cause i know there will be conflicts in religious beliefs and i don't want confusion w/ our kids religion. There are problems that will arise like when you get married it's hard to decide what the wedding will be and where it will be held. Some religions don't eat some foods and they don't do some things. Tell us what's your Religion? and if ever you get married to someone with different religion, would you change your religion? why?
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I grew up Baptist, but I converted to Wiccanism in graduate school. And I have married someone with a different religion. My husband is a Christian and neither of us plan on changing our religion any time soon.
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@claire03 (1443)
• United States
1 Oct 07
hi Aurone, that's interesting. I'm happy for both of you. So how long have you've been married w/ him? How and Where did you held your wedding? :) you don't need to answer but i'm jst curious to know :) God bless!
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@Aurone (4755)
• United States
1 Oct 07
We have been married for two years. Our wedding was held outside and my little brother presided. He was ordained through that California internet church. And we wrote our own vows.
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@claire03 (1443)
• United States
1 Oct 07
thanks for the info Aurone. it will surely give us some ideas here. God bless and hope you have a long happy marriage. :)
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@shak143 (1280)
• India
1 Oct 07
i'm Muslim and i wan't to be a muslim and i happy to be a muslim.But i'm not restricted that i will marry one from religion as i think that religions are made by us for our convinience.Any how i love to be a muslim.
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
1 Oct 07
Dear Friend, i just want to add one thing, that Relegions are not made by us for our convenience, All Prophets were send to us by Allah and for sure they had purpose. Allah has define way of living and way of worship for us. All created all those bestowed relegion. Sure ther are others which are created by Humans.
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• United States
2 Oct 07
I am a follower of Yashua (Jesus), I go to a Penticostal Church, really exciting, better than the synagoge, I like the Spirit filled, born again experience.
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• Philippines
1 Oct 07
You right...But like me I am a catholic since birth also..But now I am a born again due to the belief I see of being a born again... Its all like seriously serving God.. Not like other religion.. Always have the same prayer..everyday they go to church...It's like ordenary, or just a habit..repeat and repeat all... But,the life of a born again... it just serving all you can..to the most high.. I am happy of being a born again now... in I dont want it to change again..
@tines2512 (326)
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
I am born Again Christian I firmly believe on the sect I am in and i will never change my religion.
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@shadowing (308)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 07
I am a Buddhist. I am not really born and grew up with this religion but I am sticked to it. Well, I am not going to change my religion. I mean if my lover has the different religion like mine, I won't ask him to change as I wish he will never ask me to change in return. As long as there is no conflict then I am okay with it.
@icycute (47)
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
iam a born again christian and iam proud of it,,
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@Lifeless (2635)
• India
2 Oct 07
I am a Hindu, and I won't change that for nething.. I am happy the way I am.. I don't think there are many ways to change a religion, u can only change it once u r forced into it or u r making a sacrifice for sm1 u love immensely... But, I don't think I wud do nething of that kind in my future...
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• Canada
1 Oct 07
I really don't see the point of being faithful to a religion. I think God would rather us be faithful to Him then a name of a religion. I attend a christian church only for the purpose that God tells us to come together to worship Him, to learn of Him and for us to have fellowship together. What good is it for me to be faithful to a Religion or say I belong to a certain Religion when the important thing is to know God! So about getting married. I am married. My criteria for marrage as far as the religion part goes, my partner would have to believe in the whole bible he would have to be what the bible says born again and we would have to worship on a regular bases at a church that believes the bible in the inspired Word of God!
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• United States
1 Oct 07
You dont have to go to church for that just get a couple of friends and gather together in his name instead of going to church than you will be studing in your eyes and heart and not another mans eyes and heart.
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• Canada
1 Oct 07
Like I said I do believe that the bible is the inspired word of God. I believe God gave us teaches and we should take teaching from them. On the other hand it should bare witness to us they are speaking Gods truth because we have the same spirit in us. The bible is clear about going it alone. Easy to be decieved and lead astray. Lots to say on this subject for sure. I will respect the church and gather there but I will also gather with friends and worship too.
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@joshboz (1209)
• Australia
1 Oct 07
hi claire im also roman catholic and im also happy with our religion. although, i did not choose it because i am baptized from it, i dont regret to become a follower of it. its because i always believe that their is one god that comes in many form and being worshipped by different religion.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
1 Oct 07
Hi Claire. I was raised Roman Catholic as well however I don't practice it. I was going to a Baptist church for a while and really enjoyed it because it's really laid back. I enjoyed the stories the minister has told and how they were told made it really interesting. I don't down the Catholic religion, I just don't like the starchiness of the religion but I will defend it when put down.
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@Philxav (733)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 07
I'm Roman Catholic since i born. Me too, i have no intentions to change my religion. I believe in Jesus and HE is my guider, protector and provider. Yes you are right, marrying someone in different religion will surely have some kind of conflict. I have no reason why i should change my religion. Thank you Jesus for having me in YOU. God bless you Claire
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
1 Oct 07
Hi, I am Muslim and Islam is my relegion, I cant think of changing it for any one at any cost. Its in my blood. Well u r true, one should marry with in relegion to avoid confusion for the kids. For your information, We are allowed to Marry a girl from any relegion which is bestowed with Holy book like Jesus Take care
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@rick_077 (36)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 07
I grew up as a Catholic too, and I don't wanna change my religion.Yes, it's not easy changing religion, there's a different culture in everyone of it. No I will not change my religion if I get merried, I will ask my partner to change here religion to Catholic, if she has a different religion with me. Because it's difficult to adapt to another religion,beside I have already believed in Catholic. I'm sure about the guideline from it. I hope I can have a wife in the same religion.
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
I am Catholic but I have a more general principle when it comes to faith. Religion is just something which I belong to but spiritually, I believe there is no bounds in it. I am open to any other religion as long as it doesn't contradict what I believe in.
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@Lifeless (2635)
• India
8 Dec 07
Hi there.. I have been hindu since my birth, and i don't think i wud ever change it, what may come my way.. Its my religion and I am happy that I am into it.. Even if u change ur religion, that wud b against ur religion which u had been crrying since ur birth.. So, I wud never ever change it...
@aj2006 (1534)
• Philippines
2 Oct 07
I'm a catholic as well, and all in my family practice the same kind of belief.. I believe that regardless of what kind of religion you have, one thing is certain. there is only one GOD.. :)
@claire03 (1443)
• United States
2 Oct 07
that is definitely true, there is only ONE God! Have a nice day and God bless:)
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
8 Dec 07
I am of the Catholic Faith, I will not change my faith. However, my faith has changed me - I hope to never become stagnant in my faith but to have a living faith where I continuously grow. you are right about mixed marriages, much better for the two to have the same beliefs.
• United States
1 Oct 07
I was raised Lutheran and I am like you. I would not change religions because this is the relegion I was raised in. My wife is from the Philippines and she was raised Catholic and we have been to each others Church but we still belong to our own faiths. I usually go to church on Sunday to my church and my wife has stopped going to church many years ago. This is her choice as she does not believe what it says in the bible but I do as most Catholics are not knowledgeable about the Bible. Every Sunday after our Lutheran services we have Bible study and study the Word of God..so my wife is ignorant on the Bible and is not interested in learning. We have been married 22 years and have no children so this is not an issue but if we did have an issue they would probably be raised Catholic and when they are old enough...they could make up thier own minds.. it is good that you married in your faith but you should always remember it is YOUR immortal soul that is at stake and you should not put blind faith into any religion unlesss you have studied for yourself the Bible and its teachings...there are many false prophets in the world who will lead you down the path to hell God's plan of salvation is wisdom to the believer but foolishness to the unbeliever. A wise man investigates what a fool takes for granted Yes, I would change religions if I found out through study that I was not doing God's will. You will be the one who will have to answer to God someday
@claire03 (1443)
• United States
2 Oct 07
thanks for sharing your thoughts here asawako. God bless you and your family :)
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
1 Oct 07
Hi claire03, why have religion when you can have a relationship? I grew up in a Church of G-d and have experience different other churches and found if I stay away from what man says and listen to what G♥d says, then I am very happy and don't have to worry about doctrine of man..
• United States
1 Oct 07
Oops I forgot, why no religion? The root word is bondage, I want FREEDOM!!
• United States
1 Oct 07
Praise Jesus, I don't have a religion! Practically speaking I'm a born-again Christian, Pentecostal by flavor and Foursquare by fellowship (if you've never heard of Foursquare, but are familiar with the Assemblies of God, it's quite similar - if that doesn't clear it up for you, visit http://www.foursquare.org) I used to be Pagan (kemetic) but when I got to meet Jesus, everything changed. :)