Do you consider religion when choosing a lifetime partner?
By rosey19
@rosey19 (951)
Philippines
November 14, 2009 12:40am CST
Do believe that religion is an important aspect that you should consider when marrying a person? For example the girl is a Catholic and the boy is from other religion. What is your opinion?
9 responses
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
14 Nov 09
Hi rosey19,Yes! it is very important that both are in one religion,because it is God's will.Good Luck and God Bless!
@rosey19 (951)
• Philippines
16 Nov 09
If you are very particular of the religion of the person then it must be that both partners are of the same belief. But if that is the problem it's better not to think it over before getting into a serious relationship. Evaluate yourself before deciding to marry.
@Godmother (476)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 09
If you live by your faith, then yes, it is wise to choose from the same belief, because you will live based upon one rule..which is your Holy Book. For example, : Christian and moslem believe we live only once, die, and face the judgment of God, but Buddhist believe you will incarnate into another human being, while hindus believe you might re-incarnate into animals. Christian believe you should have one partner and work out your marriage to avoid divorce, but moslem believe you can have 4 wives. Christians eat anything, but moslems don't eat pork, Hindu's don't eat beef, most Buddhist are vegetarians or only eat fish. Christians love all animals, while to moslems, dogs are forbidden. Now... those are just some reasons to quarrel about. But if you don't live by your faith, then everything's ok.
@CaptHowdy410 (82)
• United States
14 Nov 09
You say they should be in one religion..by doing so you acknowledge that there is more than one religion, but you also say because it is "gods" will that they do so. saying that there is only one "God". That just doesn't add up.
@krystalheart (842)
• Philippines
20 Nov 09
hmmp.. well yes... i prefer someone whom i share the same faith... coz conflicts usually start from different views in life, faith, beliefs... and one thing... if you have a partner with a different religion from you.. its a bit hard coz like what they say.. "you cannot serve two master at the same time"...
@CaptHowdy410 (82)
• United States
14 Nov 09
Ahh....I cant say anything else on the subject. I'll offend a lot of people. Religious folk are some of the nastiest people when you disagree with their religion.
@verena (56)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 09
I think we should consider it because religion is an important part of someone's life. religion is not just about the way of praying, etc. but it also affects the way of thinking and believing. marriage always needs understanding each others. if there is a big difference in the way of thinking, living together as a family will be difficult.
@jesikarena (16)
• United States
18 Nov 09
religion did not matter too me. but being saved and having a relationship with Christ, however was a huge deal. In the new testament it speaks of being unequally yoked.
@BART78 (2927)
• Canada
14 Nov 09
for me it's only small detail to consider, there are married couples that had different religion but they are happily married, i think the attitude/personality, capacity, understanding are the great bearing sto consider in choosing your lifetime partner..
@rosey19 (951)
• Philippines
16 Nov 09
Yes I agree with you. Happy marriage comes from the attitude and personality of both partners. If they are really destined for each other no matter what religion she/he is. All that matters are the trust,loyalty,love and faith for each other.Have a nice day.
@CaptHowdy410 (82)
• United States
14 Nov 09
No. I do not. Because any woman that i would want to be with would not care about my beliefs. Rather she would accept and encourage me, and she would get the same respect in return.Then again i have no religion so its hard for me to say. I imagine that some people with religion in their life would have a different opinion
@rosey19 (951)
• Philippines
16 Nov 09
It is also important to have the same beliefs because sometimes couple having different religion have the tendency of quarreling each other of who will be the dominant religion between the two and sometimes it also affects the beliefs of the children of who to be followed especially when there is an interruption from both parents.
