I keep wondering if there are sucessful mixed religion marriage. i mean couples with different reglious believe.Though People like the lagos state governor seem to be praticing it .Does It really work?I need some light on this Pleeeeeease!!

well uuummm one of my friends parents well they both christian,but goes to church on different days
the mom goes to church on saturday and the dad goes on sunday, the marriage isnt workin out so good,
the dad dont want his kids goin to church on satuday but instead on sundays,
the parents are not really together now, because the difference in religious beliefs is a big issue
i guess when your inlove anything goes eeeh until you get married then everything turns,
differences in religion it could work for somepeople and not for others, it all depends i think
but i think the best thing to do is always discuss the differences between the two first,
just understand each other, before it goes farther, if ya understand each other then,
i dont think theres gonna be any problem,

Rarely. Don't try it oh!

It is not a problem having different religions when there is toleranz and respect.

i think it can work when the two people respect others and other people's religion

IM sure the two religion preaches TOLERANCE and RESPECT-which most people tend to ignore

and the other thing is friends n family, some people might be okay with it but their friends hmm they'll quote different part of the BOOK just to fustrate da L.o.v.e

The bible says, Marry only in the lord.Jehovah's witnesses will never marry an outsider, if he does,his standin in the congregation will not b firm any more.Note that there marriages hardly break up. They hardly divorce.

Kave:

The bible says, Marry only in the lord.Jehovah's witnesses will never marry an outsider, if he does,his standing in the congregation will not b firm any more.Note that there marriages hardly break up. They hardly divorce.

that dose not mean that all are happy in their marrage in Germany they are regarded as a sekt.
As in Big brother is watching u.
Any religion thats like that is not one i will go in for.
They go from house to house telling people that god will punish them if one dons not have time for them.
The best is they come early in the morning.
They last time they came here i was still sleeping (nude) my bell rang and i went to the door wrapped only in a blanket. They only said sorry and left,
ja i guess that shocked them.

Kave:

The bible says, Marry only in the lord.Jehovah's witnesses will never marry an outsider, if he does,his standin in the congregation will not b firm any more.Note that there marriages hardly break up. They hardly divorce.

Marry in the lord could mean different thinbg to different people.Jehovah witness in my view leave to please others.I dated one before thier case is different.They are like robots as far as i understand.Even though i dont agree they stay in thier marriages!

JWs will never tell u dat God will punish u for any reason. Most people hav these -ve thoughs about them.U really need to get closer to them b4 u can understand them. , , , U dated one?For sure he would not marry u since u r not a JW.

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Kave:

JWs will never tell u that God will punish u for any reason. Most people hav these -ve thoughs about them.U really need to get closer to them before u can understand them. , , , U dated one?For sure he would not marry u since you're not a JW.

i wasnt looking @ marriage with him.We are still close so i know why i take that stand.
MOst people with -ve thought didnt just sit and assume, it by experience.They don't say God will punish you but the believe you are not of God.So what are we saying!!
You have to be a JW rebel to be true friends with people the are not JW.
They got alot am not down with and not u or your opinion can change that

Can you imagine you making me drift off the tread anyway, does sucessful mixed religion marriage works please!!nairalanders

If only u guys r not too attached to d religion. Erhenn then that way,it might work out.But notin as sweet as wen u guys attend same.

What do u mean when u use the word 'work' in the marriage context? A lot of mixed religion marriages are being endured rather than enjoyed n to me such marriages aint working in the real sense of it. Two cannot walk together except they agree.

@dominobaby
What do u mean when u use the word 'work' in the marriage context?
Marriage is all about enduring outside you faith load of other things needs tolerance!
Two cannot walk together? hm, they are together if there are enduring aint they?b

It doesn't. At the end the man converts his wife to his religion.

Really i have seen wife convert thier husband.
dont you think it depend on how faith they are to thier individual faith?

After marriage, the man takes charge completely. _{Anyways, its all good.}

Mixed marriages can work, as long as a discussion is had before the wedding, so everyone knows what to expect. My sister is married to a Muslim, and before they got married, they decided that any children they have will be raised Muslim. As of now the kids are exposed to both religion.

Marriage is all aba love nt Religion, for christ sake!!!!!!!!!!! spare me dis!!

babymine:

After marriage, the man takes charge completely. _{Anyways, its all good.}

--you dont seem to realise we are in 2006.Wedding make the one doesnt me the Head Controls the body.
even housewife work or at least have a voice these days!

Rhodalyn has said it all love not for religion
basically its about been tolerant and understanding themselves
FINTO!!

My wife's Christian and I'm an atheist. Our mariage works fine. It all depends on whether or not you have your priorities straight.

nice testimony!!
keep it up!!

Yes, it can and it does.

I know a family where the husband is a muslim, the wife is a Christian, the live happily, no hating. The children were free to choose where they wanted to belong, and if you entered their house, you would never know that the two of them werent of the same faith, i mean with the level of love, acceptance and understanding.

its all about love

yes

some works,some dont

some people live long some doent
so what are we saying

nope

it has worked for people but i can't actually see myself getting married to any other person apart from a christian.it won't just work.

Some people can do it and some people can't.

I am also an atheist with a Christian and it works ok. We both already have children and won't be having any together and that makes things easier - I think it would cause friction if we were to have children. He would want to raise them his way and I would want to raise them my way. You can't really compromise on yes there is a God/no there isn't a God. But as it isn't an issue then religion really doesn't make any difference to us. I don't criticise his church and he doesn't criticise me for not going to church. Live and let live.

I think it also helps that we are both a bit older and wiser - I don't think I could have made it work when I was younger.

It will work if both parties are tolerant.

ThoniaSlim:

it has worked for people but i can't actually see myself getting married to any other person apart from a christian.it won't just work.

Its really funny, but remember that people can change religious affiliations in marriage. Then what

English1:

Some people can do it and some people can't.

I am also an atheist with a Christian and it works ok. We both already have children and won't be having any together and that makes things easier - I think it would cause friction if we were to have children. He would want to raise them his way and I would want to raise them my way. You can't really compromise on yes there is a God/no there isn't a God. But as it isn't an issue then religion really doesn't make any difference to us. I don't criticise his church and he doesn't criticise me for not going to church. Live and let live.

I think it also helps that we are both a bit older and wiser - I don't think I could have made it work when I was younger.

Correct me if I am wrong, but it is not in your place either father or mother, what your child / children will believe. S/he could have atheist belief right now and could become a christian when s/he is old enough to make decisions for himself or herself. I would rather a child be exposed to all forms of religion and in time the child will be able to make the best decision and his / her foundation will be based on practical experience and will not be easily swayed.

If the each of the couples beliefs are total opposites there is no way they can sustain a marriage. It more than tolerance and acceptance it also about making changes be willing to bend and make compromises. And many are not willing to make compromises on their faith.

Simply said: A family that prayes together Stays together.