Parents with Different Religions

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  1. Miches

    Miches Active Member

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    My father was raised by parents with different religions. He has 10 brothers and sisters and each sibling chose the religion of the parent with whom they felt closer to. It was difficult because they went to different churches on Sundays instead of doing something together as a family. His parents would eventually separate when he was in his early 20's and fresh out of college. He was the second child and he had to help support his younger siblings who were left with their mother. What are the chances for this type of marriage to succeed? Should one parent really have to give up his/her faith for the sake of the marriage and the children?
     
  2. Decentlady

    Decentlady Active Member

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    Tough question and answers will really vary as each individual has a level of faith that may be the reason enough to make a choice.

    Traditionally, the wife would get converted and the problem used to get resolved. Now with modern times where anything is accepted, it really depends on personal choices.

    Regardless of whichever religion one want to follow, the children should be given right values, taught what is right in life rather than who is right.

    As they grow up they can decide which faith they want to continue. Such marriages do continue solidly unless a partner is a fanatic.
     
  3. Alexandoy

    Alexandoy Well-Known Member

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    There is a religious sect here that forbids their members to marry a girl/boy from another religion or sect. The idea is the conflict of belief that would tend to give them a problem in their relationship. I am a Catholic and we are lenient when it comes to marrying someone from another religion and I have seen some successful couples and failed couples in this regard. For the failed couples, there is a great effect on the children because it is confusing to see their parents having different beliefs.
     
  4. Nocturnal Writer

    Nocturnal Writer Active Member

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    Family feud usually happened because of differences on religious faith or belief. Or shall we say it family rift is unavoidable or inevitable because of indifferent belief and doctrines which every member of the family adhered to. It is good that our parents are respectful for what we believe in, for what faith we stick to. We do honor everyone's religion. We know they have their own religious freedom.
     

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