interracial/religious marriage

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I am caucasian and was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, and though I no longer attend meetings or live by their standards, I firmly believe in some of their teachings. I am in a serious relationship with a Sikh man, who isn't baptized as such, but he still firmly believes some of their teachings. We've been together for a year and a half now, and marriage has come up a couple of times. Our families are very happy for us, and would gladly consent (which is an important thing for him), but certain issues have come up that might pose problems in the future with decision making regarding children and lifestyles. For example, he wants his children to be raised Sikh, but I am adamant that my children should have the opportunity and ability to make their own choices in that regard, because I know what it's like being forced into a religion you might not want to be a part of. I realise that Sikhism is more of a culture than a religion, but the issue is still there. Is there anyone who has been in this situation and successfully worked their way through it? Or who might have advice about other issues that will eventually come up?