Should you date a guy who is very religious if you don't share his beliefs?
92513
It's probably not a good idea. His core beliefs will be something that sooner or later he's going to want you to conform to. It's very hard for humans to disagree on something so critical; they can barely get along if they disagree on trivial things. I'd suggest that you keep the relationship platonic, and seek someone else who has a worldview more in line with yours.
984075
It is best to choose someone with the same religious background as yourself. You need to have it in common.
1166409
Well then don't judge him that's not your place. Make sure that he knows that you love him and support him. But you need to remember that it is not your place to judge God will do that when the time comes. If you love him just accept him and look at him as a person. Its not your job or right to try and change him and if you do really care about him then you can look past the fact that he is homosexual, and just look at him as a friend. There should be no need to try and make sure that he knows you don't agree with his lifestyle. I have homosexual friends and I don't agree with it but I'm not crappy enough to tell them that. It would hurt them, and I don't think thats really my place. As much as we say that is not judging it really is.
109545
Male, and normaly, I don't pray, just talk to Him... Used to be catholic, but I no longer believe in organized religion and   I am now interested in Deism. I used to be catholic, but I refuse to believe that God's love is conditional and that he has the time to punish us individually for our sins, so I guess I have my own little religion right now.
393958
you don't need to tell her anything... It's nice to help people out but sometimes there are things we have no right to butt in.... do you get me? \n\ndo you have affections for this particular the girl or just worried for her? because you're quite affected by her...\n\nif she's truly a religious women then it wouldn't be hard for her to face reality...\n  \n\njust pray for her welfare... pls. don't make irrational moves...
1090342
if they're truly in love, they will compromise to make it work...\ntake me and my fiance for instance...\ni'm wiccan, he's atheist...\ngranted that not like being a christian and an atheist...\nbut it's still the same in the sense that i have a belief system and he doesn't...\nbut we compromise... i don't shove wicca down his throat and he never chides me for having a faith...
789566
If someone is kind, intelligent, thoughtful, selfless, patient, beautiful, and loving then why would their beliefs turn you away? Soley because they may have a differing opinion on a God that hasn't been proven?\n\nI wouldn't marry someone who could reject me or look down on me based on my faith
887816
well , for starters , maybe he likes you too. But he doesn´t want to ask you out because he feels shy , or because he thinks there´s something going on with that friend of yours. Regarding the religious issue , well, it tends to be a little bit of a bump in the road if you want to have something serious with him , because it´s a little frowned upon by some people , either family , community or friends to tell you the truth , but if you´re lucky enough  to like each other a lot and you hit it off with this guy , then that shouldn´t be an issue you can´t work through . And if you want to ask him out , then why not?  you won´t loose anything by asking , because there isn´t really anything to loose there. and most likely , nothing will ever happen unless someone takes the first step . So if you don´t want to wait around to see if  he decides to do it , then you can go ahead and make your move. Remember , fortune favours the bold.
280500
Depends on the beliefs and the people! Lots of friends have different beliefs, it's part of what can make relationships interesting. Can you just be respectful of each others' beliefs?
602399
If you believe in him, then there is not problem. You never have to go to church or even pray, as long as he knows you believe in him and love him, then your safe. Don't worry. I don't go to church either. So if i'm full of BS then we will be chillin together. lol
707473
Pick a person like yourself, be yourself, be a nice person so that you will pick a nice person, tell the truth, don’t be a bitch or a nag, don’t be high maintenance, respect your boyfriend/girlfriend and all others and especially yourself. Don’t date someone beneath your standards and don’t lower them. Be considerate and charitable and be happy. You may be able to get him more into religion in the future by being an example by living your religion. Wait a bit, you are far too young for marriage right now, if he is right for you then he will still be with you when you are a bit older.♣
1118164
Well my advice is that if u guys really like each other and trust each other then u should marry ..dont think of religion or anything else..Y didn't u think about the religion before loving eachother..love just happens and try and win u r love..takecare..good luck!!!
1136569
What is the link between dating and praying ?? I don't understand...\nThere are ways to get a religiously aproved relationship between girls and boys. Islam is a religion that matches all the times. But some narrow minded parents lock their daughters up, so they secretly date...\nI personnally advise father's to losen their rules, but to look after their needs and listen to them. Things would be easier !\nThere are aproved ways to get into a relationship. Let them pray people !! Is it a crim to pray ?? God knows more. He's The One who'll judge and accept or reject our prayers
677736
there are still missionaries,and you should only marry in the Lord,so that covers dating as well.why date nonbelievers if it can't go any farther?
965822
Good question!\n\nApostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians7:14-18, "Do not be yoked with nonbelievers." If God is speaking to you, telling you that this boy is not a Christian, then you should listen to Him, pray about it, and see what God leads you to do. In my opinion, if he was practicing witchcraft... then within 4 days-a month he probably did not accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Yes, DO ask him these questions, to his face-- have a sit-down talk. Is he attending church? Does he profess that Christ is his Savior who died for all his sins? If so, then he is a Christian and you should help him grow by having a Christ-centered relationship with him. Christian dating is focused on marriage. And marriage, the Bible says, must be with a believer. If it turns out that he is not a Christian, and you still feel like you should stay together, then ask God to help you help your boyfriend seek Christ in his life. Take him to bible studies and retreats and church. Let God do the rest. If you feel like your boyfriend is not a Christian, and has no desire to truly discover Jesus and eventually accept Him into his heart, then I say you should break up with this boy. He will not be good for your own spiritual walk, and he might even pull you down to his level. Make sure he doesn't "falsely" accept Christ just to make you feel better. Christ is not a dating instrument-- He is our Savior and Lord who died on the cross for us.\n\nPraise God for this strength that you have for seeking His heart! I wish you the best of luck through this, and pray that you'll find the man of God who will lead you spiritually in love and encouragement-- that is also the man of your dreams!
1180609
If one is converting just to get a mate, then imho, it IS hyprocrisy in my world.   Religion or lack-thereof needs to be kept within the individual's heart and/or head.  :-)\n\nIf environmental factors play a bigger hand than internal factors, then the honesty within the religion (or lack of) will not be sincere.  Plus, person may not be completely happy internally, either.
44436
I'm looking for a person to date who shares my values.  I'd like my relationship to be something that helps me out in my life and I'd like a partner who can complement my strengths and weaknesses.  If the guy that I'm dating and I aren't moving towards the same goal, I don't think I'm interested.  I'm sure you're a nice person, but I want somebody that I can grow with.\n\nAlso, if I'm dating someone and I really care about him, why wouldn't I want him to experience the happiness I feel from following the teachings of Jesus Christ?