Just wanted to get some opinions on the pros (if any) or cons of dating someone of another faith (or none at all). Have you ever done this, or do you strictly stick to like-minded individuals? For that matter, is it something you even consider when looking for a potential mate?

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Pros - You get to learn and experience a new culture and their way of life.

Cons - You get to learn and experience a new culture and their way of life and may not like it.

I could see the pros of learning something new, however one thing you have to consider before getting serious is how you will raise children when you have them. If they are not willing to budge on their end at all, then it may not be a good match.

I agree with Daisy. My mother is Church of God and my father is a Baptist. They're always disagreeing about religion, and I can't remember how many fights they used to have about it when I was little. Not surprisingly, they're now divorced.

I got alot of hell when I first changed my church. I grew up Church of Christ where women cannot do shit, but changed to the First Christian Church where everyone is equal. It was hard to get everyone's approval, but eventually others in my family changed to other denominations as well.

It's amazing how things can change from one denomination to the next.

I have several female relatives who belong to the Church of Christ, but they seem perfectly happy. Of course, they're what I would consider "old school" when it comes to the woman's role in society.

I'm glad to hear that your family finally came to accept your decision, Daisy.

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Thank you! It was a hard decision, but even Church of Christ does not allow instruments or anything in church. Funny story, my pastor before I left the church had a daughter that got married in the church. She was a friend of ours and she shocked us all at the end of the service. All the songs during the service were acapella, but at the very end she had the sound person, also a friend of hers, play a recorded musical version of Hallelujah! Boy that was the talk of the town for weeks! Went behind the entire church's views!

And I thought Baptists where bad. The last Baptist wedding reception I attended included no dancing, barely any hugs and even mentioning the words alcohol, liquor, or wine was enough to cause nasty looks from all the elders.

Then again I'm sure I was provoking those sorts of looks and reactions. My wife is Baptist and I'm catholic (non practicing but really how would you know the difference?).

I have so many arguments against every conceivable type of religion particularly how they restrict one's views and options, and cause inevitable conflicts between people.

My wife is what I would also call "non practicing" but her parents wouldn't know anything about that. She has lied to them ever since she was a teenager about her activities, actions and views. In a way I feel sad for her. I have a very open relationship with my parents and I'm able to talk to them about everything and anything including my indiscretions and all the evils and sins (as some may consider them) that I've committed. She will never experience the joys of learning from her parents wisdom by discussing the real life topics that affect her everyday life in an open and non judgmental manner. She couldn't even tell them about the trip we took to Vegas a few years ago (oh the sinning that took place there).

I think I got off topic though. I've had many discussions with Laura's parents about religion and the Baptist's views and customs, which to be honest, I enjoy more than those I've experienced as a Catholic. Her dad is a former pastor and good hearted, open minded man. Laura hates it when me and her dad talk about religion because I'm very upfront about my views which often leads to disagreements. Our discourse is always civil and lighthearted but Laura doesn't like it nonetheless. I think I have more open conversations with them than she feels capable of.

I think if you remain open minded there are many wonderful things you can enjoy from another persons culture and religious views.

You have a great concept. What I like about our church now is that it is on the verge of being non-denominational. We go with what the bible says, but we do not read more into what it means. So many religions out there try to interpret something a different way just so they can start a new religion they agree with. Makes me so mad.

Most people I hang around aren't too concerned about religion yet.
However I don't believe I would care too much about other peoples religion. "Whatever floats your boat" comes to mind. But if that said person were to push their beliefs on me, the line would have to be drawn.