A younger, far more idealistic version of myself would say that this shouldn't matter, but realistically I think the only way it doesn't is if both parties are generally disengaged from religion.

I've learned through experience that even latent differences can be an indication of overwhelming differences of opinion on a variety of other, more crucial relationship issues including: sexuality, aspirations (living life in terms of this one or in terms of an assumed afterlife), gender role expectations, thirst for knowledge (or the sources that knowledge comes from), empathy, motivation, etc. Perhaps this is all more of an indication of how our past and upbringing affects us in rather insidious ways than anything else, but religion is forever bound to these aspects of our lives..

Of course it can all be overcome, and the degree of difference in devotion plays a big role in how much of a struggle it is to do so. I've seen it work, and I've witnessed its failure (many examples of both these cases actually since I was raised Unitarian and a majority of the people at that church were living this precise scenario).

Anyhow, my hopelessly rational approach to dating dictates that it's vastly more practical and ensures less drama and lots more enjoyment if I avoid the issue entirely by dating people in the range of agnostic to atheist.

"My girlfriend and I split up over religious differences. She was agnostic and I'm an athiest. We couldn't decide on which religion not to bring the kids up in." - Woody Allen

Well, if I survied living with my religious mom for 15 years, I shouldn't think living with a religious husband for another 50 years or so is going to kill me. He can attend his Sunday morning fellowship when I attend mine, online.

I'm not religious so if they pushed religion on me it would be bye bye

If you are true to your religion or areligion, then that is probably an unresolvable difference.

Depends on, entirely different or different branch of christianity.

personly thats a stupid reason to dump someone

in this day and age thats so minor...as long as they dont try to convert me on a daily basis...

Ok, this one is quite complicated...I would date someone whose beliefs are different; but I wouldn't be with taht person if we conflicted in what each otehr did...like if he believed that I should not celebrate christmas or give blood or..things that are important....it all depends on a lot, I guess

deoends on how different and how respectful we can be about those differences

its fine by me as long as they don't try to convert me

Depends how devouted she is. Not a huge deal with me.

It is important to be on the same page with this. That can be very sticky.

depends on how different!!!!!

it wouldn't really matter wht religion u r it should matter if u love them or not

no....i have an open mind

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If they tried to change me or did not accept me is when I would go this far

So long as both people are open minded and care about each other, go for it!

In the short term, there is nothing like the feeling of sealing the deal with someone who (ha!) has a real theological oppositional viewpoint. . .but it's sweet and not lasting. . .

i follow the bible

same as political reasons

unless the other party is against my religion then we can always work it out.

Its not really a big deal.

it would be kinda hard but mayb

wot ever

we can compromise so it wont affect our relationship.

Im not religious cant be with sum bible banger

It can become a problem!

Never care to begin with why start now

Since im a believer in GOD, i think that if you worship SATIN you are not really a sinner but need a path to follow.

I could care less what they believe in, diffrences in opinion r what make the world go round. Thing is, I dont care what , the kids will be Greek Orthodox, the end XD

Its their religion don't dump someone cuz of thier religion

VERY TOUCHY AREA, MAY OR MAY NOT WORK

Religion is not the issue.. It's the personality and honesty. Oh they definately have to be trustworthy

yep.

naw.... you should appreciate someone who is religious not hold it against them.

as long as he believes in god

can't be havin that

That would be a difficult one.

it depends on the religion

I won't date a non-Christian.

If there are differences in these veiws then I wouldn't hate or be malicious towards them but it would create inbalance and chaos in a relationship especially if they value their views as I do.

i don't have a problem with their beliefs as long as they don't judge me based on mine.

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I was married to a Presbyterian, a Lutheran, a Wiccan, a Baptist , a Buddhist, and two Congregationalists. My views were mainly dipping grizz so the differences eventually wore through.

The Bible says that Christians shouldn't be unequally yoked, meaning that they cannot date/marry anyone outside of their faith. It sounds harsh but for Christians, it's important. For example, if the wife is going through a mid-life crisis, the husband must be there for spiritual and emotional support so that he can pray with her and fellowship with her. To be with a non-Christian, there's no real spiritual fellowship. The case is different if the couple married as non-believers and one spouse becomes Christian. You can't divorce someone on those grounds.

It all depends what your attitude towards religion is. Personally I don't put such a high stake in it, but I've been with girls who say that they will never marry a person who is not of their religious faith. While I personally find using such criteria narrow and confining, some would simply prefer to hang around their own social groups. I prefer to keep a more open mind, differences are a good thing if you can handle it.

I recall one night, A male took me home to meet his parents. His father leered at me and said, Young lady, Do you go to church? No. I replied. WHY NOT? He practically shouted at me. On Sundays, I have to go to drawing and painting classes. I explained. YOU NEED GOD TO THANK FOR THAT! He snapped. I'm going to Church right now! God Bless The Irish! I was wondering how whacked my date's father was. It was a Friday Night. Around 9:30 P.M. I have had a Mormon guy ask me out and then his mother screamed, That bitch isn't a Mormon! Don't have anything to do with her!

Religous views have actually prevented dates. Well, for me anyway. I'm not going to go to church and pretend to have certain beliefs to please anyone's family and church.