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writes: Hi Everyone, if 2 people are in love with each other but yet cant agree into one religion. where do we stand? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 January 2007): Hey, there was a recent debate on this exact topic. If you're interested, you can read it here:
http://www.leemanism.com/blog/?p=1707
Especially read Spongey's and Charlotte's comments. In the debate, I had to argue against as that was the role decided between Fong Pei and myself.
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reader, cd206  +, writes (13 January 2007):
 Religion is obviously a big part of both your lives if you are asking your partner to give up his religion or are upset about him asking you to give up yours. I strongly believe that you can both be together and believe in different values and/or Gods. The only time this could be problematic is if you were to have children. For this I think you'd need to agree in advance what religion to bring up your children but really, there's no reason why a child can't be educated in both religions until they are old enough to decide what they believe in so don't attach too much importance to religion. Hope this helps.
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reader, Cleo +, writes (12 January 2007):
If religion can get in the way of a loving relationship then maybe religion is not so great after all.
Religion while it can offer psychological support for those who believe is also the source of much evil (you only have to watch the news). Don't let your love story end because of religious belief.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 January 2007): Re: iheartmakeup: Religion may not be everything, but God is. If God is central to both your lives...great!! But it is how you worship God and whether you are both adhering to the bible that matters. So if you both have different beliefs and views on God, it is like putting chalk with cheese. If it is a central part to your life as only it should be (God is after all our creator) and you both see Him differently then how will that work?
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reader, Ponungalungb  +, writes (12 January 2007):
 Nobody says that to be in love you have to share the same religion. . . unless the religions are diametrically opposed to one another. I've known happily married couples that went to different churches and religion wasn't an issue. However, if/when you have children, you'll have to consider which religion you want the children to follow. That's why it is a good idea to discuss it now.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 January 2007): being a christian..i believe whole heartedly that religion is a very big deal when looking for that significant other. In the bible it pretty much says that you should marry within your religion(ill get back to ya with some scripture). Think about it though, if you end up marrying this person and have kids, what religion would you teach them? Would you give your kids the choice and go against either you or your husband/wife. Think about it and talk with your significant other.
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reader, iheartmakeup +, writes (12 January 2007):
 It might affect you, but it might help if you don't talk about religion. But you should respect each others religion. Remember religion is not everything!
I hope this helps.
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