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If someone is extremely religious, do you find that to be a turn-on or a turn-off?

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Becca1234 (Age:18 to 24)     When: More than a year ago
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When you meet someone of the opposite gender and find out that they're extremely devoted to their religion, do you find this admirable and attractive, or irritating and silly?

I, personally, am turned off by overly religious people. Being a non-religious person, I don't particularly like being around people who involve/relate their religion to every aspect of their life. Don't get me wrong. I am not against religion and I can totally accept that everyone has their own beliefs. But when religion is the main focus of their life, it becomes too much, and gets quite irritating. Especially if they constantly preach their beliefs. I could type tons more on the subject, but I'd rather hear what you have to say so.

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Update: For those of you who voted it would be a turn-on:
Because this choice has taken the minority of the vote, you should tell us why you feel it's a turn-on. So far there have not been any explanations for this option, and I'm quite curious. Thanks! =)    More than a year ago

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Anonymous User
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Anonymous User      When: 2 days ago
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
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here4you
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here4you      When: 3 months ago
well I'm kinda religious like I'm not strict on it but I do care about it
but yes I would find it as a turn on because I share the same beliefs and that would turn me on more and I would prefer it as well so then we can pass it on to our kids (:

but one thing I cannot stand is when people impose other religions on me
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Orion      When: 7 months ago
As someone not very religious the problem instantly that comes to mind in a big difference in values. Sure there may be some overlap but the more a person subscribes to a fairly opposing belief system the more feelings on either side are going to get hurt. In that sense you have to agree to disagree but one of the key points of most religions is "saving" or converting people which suggests that a religious person should frankly be incapable of letting it go.

I've known people who are very religious and have been cool about not throwing it in your face every fifteen seconds but in a sense they're suffering because they want to and their faith generally dictates that they should be so they have to change to be around you. I admire people who are willing to stick to their guns on something but I feel sorry for making them compromise... that doesn't mean I'll change for them but I respect their choice as long as they can respect mine.
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palek Righteous answer! (no pun intended, but I'll take it. lol) - 7 months ago

thepianist
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thepianist      When: 8 months ago
here, as logn as they don't preach me their religion, and as long as it doesn't get in the way of our relationship, its fine. It can even be enjoyable as discussign opposing views can be fun. however, most religious people I know preach their views and are extremely narrow minded, so I have to say it's a turn off. it really depends on the person though.
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gotc147
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gotc147      When: More than a year ago
I'd like to answer this question for you Becca1234 but you already gave my answer in your question. ;)
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metaldave20
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metaldave20      When: More than a year ago
for me its a turn on, I was brought up around a relatively religious family, so its kinda difficult for me to not be around religious people, it gives me no sense of a higher thinking

religion in its own way, is a philosophy, and because I'm taking a philosophy class in college, its really making me think about things in a higher perspective

isnt that what girls and some people want to talk about, things of a higher intelligence, like does this thing really exist and such

obviously not when you're meeting someone right away, cause it'd be a bit creepy, but as you get to know them, I think its ok to start that kind of convo
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palek 100% correct, in my opinion. Tiny minds dwell on tiny thoughts. Big minds; big thoughts. - 7 months ago

smallz660
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smallz660      When: More than a year ago
Sometimes when people are overly atheist it can be a turn off too. I'm an atheist myself, but when people try to constantly put down religion it can get just as bad as when their preaching it.
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cun7n1nja That's exactly how I feel. I'm completely neutral about other people's beliefs, religious or otherwise. It's when they talk about, and make references to, nothing else that it's a huge turn off. - 10 months ago

EnglishGentleman
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EnglishGentleman      When: More than a year ago
It depends on the situation.
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martyfellow
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martyfellow      When: More than a year ago
I would find it a turn off no matter how sincere the person might be. Unless we're talking about Japan where the whole idea of 'religion' is peace, nature, honoring the ancestors.no judgment, no conquest involved.

Western religions all fuel war to one extent or another, historically. They have toned that down somewhat lately of course but you still smell blood on them.
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SeanE
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SeanE      When: More than a year ago
you know what, I agree with you on every point. I don't really like religious people, and I am the last person whom you would call religious.

There is somethin though, that catches me, is that when a true Christian is extremely devoted to their religion, what in other religions you'd call "religious" or "fundamentalist," they're actually fun and I like those people. They're cheerful and good folks. And believe me, for those true Christians, in my views, there is nothing religious about them; spiritual perhaps, but nothing religious. I don't know if you've ever met such people, they're rare.

:)
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smallz660 I know someone who's exactly like that. - 10 months ago

cunninlynguist
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cunninlynguist      When: More than a year ago
People who are 100% religion 100% of the time need a big time reality check. Huge turnoff.
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camprock
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camprock      When: More than a year ago
This topic is way off subject now!That's why I don't talk about religion's too much like politics,everyone has there own opions
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jkremis23
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jkremis23      When: More than a year ago
alright it depends how religious. if theyre at church as much as they can be every week then I would be pissed. but if they just like to go on sunday and hear a bible reading, little 2 hr sermon 3 or 4 times a month, I think that's actually nice. it shows they care about church but they still wanna have a life away from it.
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PFS-IS-Y
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PFS-IS-Y      When: More than a year ago
Well, to be honest I feel the same way. I just recently broke up with my ex-fiance. She wasn't the type of person that preached her beliefs but she was the type were religion was 100% of her life. Generally I didn't have a problem with it until I felt like it got worse. My advice is to look for someone who has the same outlook on that perspective as you. Otherwise, your gonna be in a heap of trouble within some time.
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razaaleem
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razaaleem      When: More than a year ago
thanks 4 casting my vote
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BringerofDawn
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BringerofDawn      When: More than a year ago
As a Satanist. somone who is overtly Christian is REALLY a turn off. not to mention the fact that they believe in the whole "wait till marrige" thing sometimes too.
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gonaners16 What do you believe in/worship?? and what are satan(ists?) like? ha sorry seriously curious!! - More than a year ago

thatdude123
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thatdude123      When: More than a year ago
I replied turn off, because if your that extreme, your probably ignorant.( The "Law of evolution" comes to mind).

And if anyone wants to know, I'm not atheist, I'm a deist. My belief is to follow good and just morals, nothing more.
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Jake-Logan Deist means you believe in a deity. Do you respect that Deity? - 6 months ago

todaresq
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todaresq      When: More than a year ago
I chose turn-off because when one is devoted to their religion, they are normally closed to any other persons opinions if they differ.

I dislike closed mindedness and love when a girl I am with is both strong in their opinion, where they don't waver just to fit in or feel liked. but still understanding of others ideas and thoughts as being valid and possible.
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Snows
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Snows      When: More than a year ago
I am christian catholic am proud of it but to tell the truth if a chick came to me and all that she does has to be related to the church I could seriously get anoyed by it. I as a member of my religious comunity understand that passing on the theachings is the main priority but, I would like my partner to be a little more into me that the G man, or at least equal. I know what I'm saying is blasfemy but people got to know when to be themselves and act and think for themselves more than be a blindfolded religious nut job that their soul life revolves on that one thing. If I'm not mistaken our God (for some of you, this varies) sent us to do more than just spreading the word.
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sophisticdanibaje The Bible says Go Out Into the World and Preach the Word to Every Living Person. But yes it also says that the best way to do this is through actions (love and kindness etc.) instead of words. - More than a year ago
Answerer Excatly, I mean I prefer to be nice to other people than say that they should be nice. I personally believe that religion should be a everyone carries their wiegth thing. If everyone does thier own shair of good than no need to remind anyone to be. - More than a year ago
HUBADanceR Well said, dude :) - More than a year ago

Evilsheepempire
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Evilsheepempire      When: More than a year ago
I'd say "neither", (I'm Agnostic) but I do feel like it would be a major issue with some people that would get involved with me.
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Little-Hippie
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Little-Hippie      When: More than a year ago
Isn't being turned on by religion rather.sinful?
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Question Asker Hahaha. - More than a year ago
somechick Lol... funny :) - More than a year ago
Sexygurl4454 IDK - More than a year ago

Chillaxitwnthappen
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Chillaxitwnthappen      When: More than a year ago
I find it a turn-on. It makes it easier to have a healthy relationship.

1. No rushed sex (waiting till marriage)
2. Reason and morals behind what you do. Reducing cruelness and immoral acts
3. Having the ability to devote yourself to something
4. Having a stable belief in what you want and believe. (Able to make up your mind)

I believe these are the most important aspects in a relationship, and they all come from religion. (this is from a non-perverted perspective btw)
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palek Well said. Otherwise we have no moral absolutes. We must then all make up our own rules. No wonder the divorce rate is so high. What a mess. - 7 months ago

 
Anonymous User
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Anonymous User      When: More than a year ago
Religion isn't a turn on. It's important, but knowing someone believes in God and has religion never really turns anyone on. What turns people on is a person's personality and way of talking, walking, living, flirting, so on, so forth.
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rocksme Someone choosing to believe in God and practice a certain religion is a way of living and it's part of who a person is. - More than a year ago

lefthand
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lefthand      When: More than a year ago
For me, its pretty much an automatic end of the conversation. Religion taken as as primary identification (I do f*** some people who have religion but don't really involve it in our interactions) generally means that the person has a point of view or point to prove and they are not subject to logic or reason on that point. That also means that they can turn on you for little or no valid reason and be perfectly happy ruining your life and reputation because their religion sanctions repugnant behavior in the name of the greater good.
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temptationfalls
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temptationfalls      When: More than a year ago
i don't mind. when it bugs me or turns me off is when they try and convert me or as you said constantly preach their beliefs. I'm fine if we can have a civil talk about our different views/religions however unless they're disrespectful of my views and beliefs I have no problem.
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Anonymous User
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Anonymous User      When: More than a year ago
Neither. Beleiving in God is cool. I'm more a sermon on the mount beleiver then a 10 comandments beleiver. I believe it wear the bible says how you treat the least of these you treat Jesus. The poor,the sick the homeless. And Judge not less yee not be Judjed. I don't agree with these people that say gay marriage is a sin. And are against sex before marriage and you can't drink or have fun. I am a blue beleiver Liberal in the mold of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Not in the mold of Geoerge Bush. The part of the bible that says hate the world and every thing in it is also wrong. God put us here to embrace the world and make it a better place not turn our backs on it. There is nothing wrong with Secularism though I don't agree with Athiests. I believe in God and Jesus was a Liberal.
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LifeWithGod Satan believes in God, but I can promise you he won't be seen in heaven. Sorry I am not trying to be like a crazy bible person or anything. My personal opinion is that you have to have faith before you can ever obey. trusting that God who he says he is, and will do what he says he will do. Satan is the coolest cat around, but no one I want to share my life with. - More than a year ago
hedwidandtheangryowl "Satan believes in God, but I can promise you he won't be seen in heaven."

that's totes where he's from. if you believe in that kind of thing. - More than a year ago
camprock Oops,I have to say this,I think you need to read the bible,and what it says about being gay.Its wrong and god did not intend this. - More than a year ago
Jake-Logan Camprock, weird name for that point of view, wouldn't you say. - More than a year ago
palek Jesus spoke about Hell more often than any other topic. He spoke of it as a very real place, and a place to be avoided at all costs. He also said, "No man comes to the Father except by me". He also adhered to the Ten Commandments, and exhorted us to do the same. Jesus was neither a liberal, or a conservative, per se, as He was, and is, the very truth itself. He despised all forms of sin, and defined sin as being exactly what the Bible describes it to be. The Bible isn't a menu in a Chinese - 7 months ago
palek Restaurant, it's the Word of God. You can't pick and choose what you care to believe. It's an all or nothing proposition. If you want the sermon on the mount, then the 10 commandments come with it. Everyone wants to create a God in their mind, who's all warm and fuzzy, and thinks whatever you'd like to do is fine. Read the Bible from beginnng to end, study it regularly, and you'll come to know exactly who God is. Otherwise, why waste your time. - 7 months ago

edward3455
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edward3455      When: More than a year ago
A girl being religious wouldn't be a turn on or a turn off for me. I t depends on the girl's personality and her body!
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kazine Rofl. I'm sure religious people would love being judged like that. - More than a year ago
Answerer Lol - More than a year ago

kiroarous
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kiroarous      When: More than a year ago
i started dating this one girl and she is very regligious, man am telling u, everyday she make me wana become a better man. and she really doesn't physically make me. I just wana become a better person right now because of her. when you c how much peace she in, how God is walking with her and guiding her through her life. its amazing.
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rrrob Brainwashed :P joking. I'm a christian, I'm not exactly a devoted one, but I try not to be a bad person - More than a year ago
Answerer Dont get me wrong, am not there yet. but I am a bad person, people tell me no ur not you have potential and all that good stuff, but noone knows me that well anyways. so am not holy or that religious, not yet anyways.

the way I c it, I can do whatever I want right now, and you wana talk about a real dog, man am telling you am a dog. but if I stick with this girl, I might just make it, just might. you know. - More than a year ago
kurkjianb Aww, that sounds really nice!
my bestie is just like that. I'm glad you feel that way bout ur girlfriend too! - More than a year ago
mariakyra I wanna be a better person, live a better life, try to do things the right way. I try to help people who aren't very good at this, but then I'm not religious .. at all. - More than a year ago
Answerer U don't need to be religious for that, but religion does help.
if we were all perfect, then we don't need religion. - More than a year ago
SmallBoy Support chelsea to become a better man. - More than a year ago
palek Stick with her! You'll never look back. - 7 months ago

John-Bee
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John-Bee      When: More than a year ago
It's ok if they are very religious. I just hate it when they start preaching to me or telling me God wouldn't like this or that.
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Kaerix
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Kaerix      When: More than a year ago
Moderation in all things, especially in such a subject.
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f15x28 No, conviction and dedication to what you believe. Plus being open-minded. - More than a year ago
liveyourfantasy I agree. It wouldn't matter to me because I'm fairly tolerant so I wouldn't matter if it wasn't too extreme and they reasonably didn't want to do something because of it but if they're over the top it's a nono. - More than a year ago

NightOne
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NightOne      When: More than a year ago
I don't get turned on or off per se, but I do get the hell in when someone is hypocritical about there beliefs, for example, someone will tell you how close they are to god and doing his great works and at the same time they are sleeping with half the guys at the church. seriously have to wonder about there convictions.

However someone who turns out to be an amazing person, and displays the real characteristics of there lifestyle. I admire and sometime, depending on the person its a real turn on. sadly most times its a turn on that can go nowhere as they make me what to be a sinner and a saint at the same time!
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LifeWithGod Lol-- its amazing how such things work... - More than a year ago

WeaponZero
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WeaponZero      When: More than a year ago
I was raised a catholic and am now what you could call an athiest. The last thing I need is a woman who reminds me of why I stopped going to church all those years ago. So yes, I would definately say it is a turnoff.
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sheepingly Oh yes I am int he same boat. Raised catholic, now I'm just a believer in God but I don't go to church :) - More than a year ago
John-Bee Same here. I was raised Catholic but 12 years of the priests nuns & brothers beating me up.
They were anything but christian like to me. I guess that's why the burned so many of us out. - More than a year ago
Etude Ah~ Catholicism is really sad. I don't see a God in that piece of bread~ That's why I became an Atheist when I was in my sophomore year in high school but things change and people change... I'm now a Christian. No more bowing down to idols or seeing a piece of bread as God - More than a year ago
thatdude123 Most fo you would be known as deists. Look it up, I'm one. - More than a year ago

l-hedoniste
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l-hedoniste      When: More than a year ago
Generally, it's a turn-off. I'm non-religious. If she's very religious, it would be disrespectful to expect her to change on my account; it's just as disrespectful to expect me to change.
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AOgixxer750
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AOgixxer750      When: More than a year ago
its a huge turn off! I know everyone is entittled to their own opinion, but c'mon how can you live your life according to a book "written" thousands of years ago.
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crazyhorserocky Arent you believing on a history that was written abt a city. You don't know what you are talking about - More than a year ago
Answerer Let me guess.. your a christain and your always right? just another example why bible thumping is a turn off - More than a year ago

Hercules
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Hercules      When: More than a year ago
The only time someone's religion becomes a problem for me is when they try and impose it on others through everyday life or through law. Live your own life, not mine or anyone else.
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youngmanrumbling
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youngmanrumbling      When: More than a year ago
Neither so long as they don't force my hand as far as faith, because I'd respect there's no matter what.
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Answerer I didn't reply for the sake of someone agreeing with me, but wow, someone felt the need to disagree my post because I'd respect their believes and expect them to respect mine? Tough crowd in this one. - More than a year ago

Helpful-Good-Boy
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Helpful-Good-Boy      When: More than a year ago
doesnt matter to me
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GoodManDave
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GoodManDave      When: More than a year ago
Religion? eh. Faith? yes. I personally try to go for women of faith.

I'm a church goer. I'm comfortable in most non denominational type of churches. My religion, I would say, is Presbyterian, but I don't always agree with all those specific thoughts. I could be comfortable in most churches that at least share a lot of beliefs with my own.

However, my faith is Christian.

I was dating a girl, and I went to her church. It scared the snot out of me, and I vowed I would never set foot in that place again. And I did not agree with their ideals, though the basics I might have agreed with.

I've got to say it freaked me out a bit. It just threw me off with her a tiny bit more. She was the same person, but seeing her act differently in church was a little upsetting. But honestly, it was only a tiny part of why it didn't work out; however it did demonstrate some differences in thinking and philosophy that might have become a bigger problem if the relationship had gotten more serious.

Short answer: A great woman of faith? Turn on. A woman who stays with those basics throughout the week? A turn on. A woman of faith who never seems to act on it or discuss it? Not so much of a turn on.
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Anonymous User
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Anonymous User      When: More than a year ago
I don't do extremes. This goes for religion and politics. I'm have my religious beliefs, and I hold to them very much, but I'm by no means overly religious. Taking anything to extreme gets annoying unless the other person also goes to extremes. Also, most extremist have the horrible habit of trying to tell you you are wrong and convince you of it. They are also way to stuck on their beliefs which blinds them to see other things. For example! I absolutely loved this. There is a group that still behaves that the earth is flat. Yep, flat like a pancake. All the evidence to say otherwise, fake? Yeah we went to space and faked all the pictures of the earth just to screw with you. What's the earth really like? Look at a globe from the top and then imagine now that's a flat circle. Antarctica is actually an ice wall that keeps us from falling off the edge. Yep, see extremist. When you can't see what's right in front of your face because you refuse to open your eyes there's a problem. Keep things in moderation and don't be close minded. Understand also extremist are normally the minority, they just yell loud enough you think they are the majority. I would definitely not want to date one.
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PHYSICALSPECIMEN
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PHYSICALSPECIMEN      When: More than a year ago
I don't like being nagged and I find fanatics a major turn off, you can be religious but I don't want it to interfere with me or our relationship at all, that does'nt mean you can't be a good person, but preaching and nagging just reminds me of my great aunt, maybe I have post truamatic stress disorder, I can't take any more nagging! in a relationship I want to make-out and have nothing but fun, I didn't get involved with you to be lectured but to share my feelings. no preaching and more kissing. =)
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bebopnroll
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bebopnroll      When: More than a year ago
Big turn-off. Without getting into a debate I'll just say I try to stay as far away from fundamentalism as possible.
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MissConfused93
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MissConfused93      When: 3 days ago
I do not believe in religion, it only makes people close minded. I absolutely HATE IT when someone is very religous, and its a major turnoff.
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Anonymous User      When: 4 months ago
I'm with you on this one Becca... TURN-OFF! you explained why already...
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ash655
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ash655      When: 5 months ago
Major turn-off.
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-StillWater-
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-StillWater-      When: 8 months ago
A HUGE turn off!
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lighting
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lighting      When: 10 months ago
Turn-off, overly religious people can't be very smart if they don't question the existence of god.

I only date smart guys, thank you very much.

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Question Asker Hahahah, well said. My thoughts EXACTLY. - 9 months ago
palek I questioned the existence of God, and then His nature, for over 50 years, and did so exhaustively. Perhaps the man most responsible for my eventual enlightenment, was C. S. Lewis, eminent Oxford Don, prolific author, and former atheist. He possessed the mostly keenly logical mind I've ever encountered, and yet came to the foot of the cross. Guess you can cross him off your list of "smart guys".....lol ; - ) - 7 months ago

 
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Anonymous User      When: 11 months ago
You know...it kinda sucks these type of stereotypes going around about pepople that are devoted to their religions. Personally I'm a christian...but as most people would tell you, I'm a fun person. I love to dance, have fun, tell jokes, do crazy things,etc. I'm sick and tired of being thought of as a boring ass person or dull just because I have a relationship with God. For me...my christianity is NOT a religion. Its a lifestyle. Meaning I live christian. I love other people as much as I can, I live as much as I can and I laugh as much as I can. REALLY that's what God wants. And its really sad when you see people claiming to be HOLIER THAN THOU, it just gives others bad impressions. To me a christian man is a turn-on because he can understand that although I love life, and I love him...i will always love God the most.


I understand there are some religious people out there, and to me that's a turn-off. Religious to me means hypocrite, "holier than thou". But if you're a christian, and you're devoted to your God...then your christianity becomes a personal thing between your God and you. And you just live out what every christian should...naturally. But that doesn't mean you have to be all weird and boring with no personality. I'm just like any other person, the only thing different about me is that I am a child of God. And if I can find a man like that, that's one heck of a turn on.
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palek You brought a proud smile to God's face with this. And mine too. ; - ) - 7 months ago

emzy-89
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emzy-89      When: More than a year ago
it really doesn't bother me either way, each to their own
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I have wondered the same thing. I am a Christian, I live my life how I want to live it. I am not one of those that forces religion down your throat. I know I make mistakes. I hate it when people preach and preach about their beliefs. I think those type of people give us all a bad name. I know that I am not perfect. I am not one of those goody two shoes that does no wrong even thoughpeople think that I am. I loved one point that some one made that some religious people need a reality check, One of my friends needs one really bad.

For me it is not a turn on or turn off.
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BrandiLove      When: More than a year ago
i don't really care if the person I'm with is very religious because a large chunk of my close famliy is. but when it comes down to telling me what is right and what is not, it pisses me off. I'm the oppisite, I'm not religious but I have personal choices and don't disrespect or talk down to other people. I don't need overly hyper pple tell me what I need to do. it's a waste of time. and disrespectfull to me.
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elake      When: More than a year ago
I always believe it is good to have a belief no matter what it is but I also believe that you don't have to preach it to everyone. Personal beliefs can mean a person has a strong sense of self and that is definitely a turn on but to insist that everyone else is wrong because their belief differs is a huge turn off.
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gonaners16      When: More than a year ago
TURN-OFF! ugh when they are obsessive or pushy-- I'm an athiest so--
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mackie22
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mackie22      When: More than a year ago
Religion is the biggest turn off for me. To me it seems its the cause of so many problems in the world. Wars, hate, separation. My boyfriends family is morman and I can tell they look down upon me.
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tatianacat271      When: More than a year ago
i really feel that a persons religion has a lot to do with who they have become
i am messianic jewish and I wear a necklace with my name on it in hebrew
i feel that it reminds me of my faith wherever I go, but mostly its just a pretty necklace:
but I do go to synagogue every week and I'm involved in leadership when I go and I love it
but I don't spend all day there only a couple hours I don't think this is so bad
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aardvarkwarbears      When: More than a year ago
I'm not a religious person, and so if someone is super devote I feel a little uncomfortable. I know that might be unfair, but in my experience really religious people tend to push or lecture on their beliefs, most of which I don't agree with. People with the same beliefs and interest work best together, so just by knowing someone is very religious I can tell they're not for me.
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forsakensoul      When: More than a year ago
Depends. It's more neutral for me. It COULD be a turn-off if they're REALLY religious, but if they're so-so religious, then it's neutral.
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ggazelles      When: More than a year ago
Massive turn-off.
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udontneedakno      When: More than a year ago
turn off.
every thing you said is how I feel
i hate when they shove there religion down your throat; and they tend to do that, especially christians.
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newarkstar      When: More than a year ago
Sometimes, I'm completely turned on by a guy who is super religious. But mind you, when I say religious I don't mean someone who preaches constantly, just someone who has and practices his own beliefs.

The reasons are :

1. They are God fearing only. They aren't scared or intimidated by anyone except for something they think is bigger than the world.

2. They are super in control of their feelings and actions. A man in control is hot!

These are the reasons I sometimes find super religious guys hot.
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palek Smart woman! - 7 months ago

playa219
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playa219      When: More than a year ago
it depends on what you belive in.
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palek Exactly so. - 7 months ago

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dancer469xo      When: More than a year ago
i mean its okay, but if you talk about it every day the person will just like end snoring in ur face or somthing I no from expeiience nothing wrong with religion just as long as they don't over do it
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I think it is a major turn off we people are overly religous it 's
not a horrible thing its just not what I want in a guy. I want my
guy to be somewhat religous but not overly religous that's
not a go.
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hurricanegrl108
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hurricanegrl108      When: More than a year ago
I chose that it is neither but really my opinion is not an option I say it can be a turn on OR a turn off. I am a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints but I am very tolerant of other religions, so for me I think the fact of turn on or turn off wouldn't necessarily be BECAUSE they were very religious it would be more their attitude toward other religions.

If someone is so set in their ways that they don't even care what anyone else says and everyone else is wrong no matter what and they are really preachy that would be a total turn off. If someone was really into their religion but didn't shove it in your face and stood their ground but was accepting to listen or at least respect other religions it would be a total turn on.
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crazyhorserocky      When: More than a year ago
HEY everyone I am extremely religious and always religious and its all about religion!, religion! and religion!. its my life and I don't care how weird you all are going to think I am. I will stand up for Jesus and I will save more souls.
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palek You got it all happening! And don't ever change a thing. - 7 months ago

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brightlywound12      When: More than a year ago
christian guys are SO sexy.
it's the way they're so in touch with their spiritual side and emotions. I've grown up in church and while I don't know if I believe in any of it foreal, you'd better believe I go on sunday mornings to pick out the guys that worship whole-heartedly.
plus when their eyes are closed in prayer and worship, they can't see you checking them out :)
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palek Both honest, and smart! - 7 months ago

blondiesayswhat
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blondiesayswhat      When: More than a year ago
its one thing if someone is religious, I am too. but I know a few people that are so overtly religious that they come off as narrow-minded and uninterested in anything else, including someone they like. in fact, if someone is obsessed with anything, it can be a turn off.
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HUBADanceR      When: More than a year ago
Hah, I just wanted to note that most of the people referring to religion are all talking about the Bible. Since when did religion equate the Bible? hahahah.

Anyway, extremists, whether religious or not, are a turn-off in my opinion.
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hazeleyes91
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hazeleyes91      When: More than a year ago
being a christian it obviously would be a turn on for me!
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ZZTopChic      When: More than a year ago
Well I suppose if I WAS very religious it would be OK, but I'm not and they would be going to Church or a Mosk and I would feel a bit left out and they would probably go on to me about becoming religious
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Meggi
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Meggi      When: More than a year ago
no thank you
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I'm a very religious person and for me when they are religious without being in your face about it, I find that they have a quiet strength, at least the ones that I know. Also, once again at least among my peers, they are kinder, and more fun and I always feel as though they respect me. Sorry if I sound all cheezy about this but its something that I really do like about a guy. It's one of my must haves in fact
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nessavanice      When: More than a year ago
I feel you girl.
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Bunnielove
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Bunnielove      When: More than a year ago
It depends. If they try to force it on you then it is a turn-off but otherwise neither
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wangari7      When: More than a year ago
I think it's kinda a turn off, I'm religious myself but I notice the really religious ones are quick to judge and sometimes self absorbed like they can do no wrong, it gets annoying
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melissarose8585
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melissarose8585      When: More than a year ago
Religion is great and all, but if someone is overly religious, I feel like I'm being pushed. My boyfriend's parents are overly religious, very. His father was a preacher for years. it creates many issues for us, and can cause a good deal of tension when our belief systems aren't the same.
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A-R-Norman
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A-R-Norman      When: More than a year ago
I can appreciate a person who believes, but I have found that they think everyone who doesn't believe as the do is going t o hell--I don't particularly enjoy being around such self righteous types. The bible itself say no one can know the day the Son of Man comes. That day can find The believer losing his faith and the infidel converted--now, if faith is what is necessary to go to heaven, then a believer of twenty years who slips can go to hell, and a persons who concerts an believes, despite their prior lives of sin, can go to heaven.

if his is the case, no one can say who is or who is not going to hell.

So I tend to be around spiritual people who have faith, not religious fanatics.True Christians know how to bring people to the faith with love, not condemnation.
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justthefriend
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justthefriend      When: More than a year ago
i chose turn off becuz even though I do like someone religious, someone that is overly reliogious and closed minded can b very annoying
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solofthedrgn
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solofthedrgn      When: More than a year ago
unnatractive.
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olwiggy82
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olwiggy82      When: More than a year ago
I don't mind religious guys but just as long as it isn't an obsession. I also can't stand it when they try and push their relious beliefs on me. I think that is so disrespectful.
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ItsMe
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ItsMe      When: More than a year ago
It's hard to explain. But I'm a Christian and when a guy loves the Lord as much as I do, I gain this strong attraction for him. When a dude isn't or doesn't. I don't know. I rather just be his friend. I don't want a boyfriend who doesn't have the same beliefs as me. I've met some wonderful/sexy men of all different kind of religions but if he isn't of the same yoke as me. I'll move on.
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-thatonegirl
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-thatonegirl      When: More than a year ago
i think it is totally fine to be into a religion but if you go overboard and get all preachy on me you can forget it
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daydreamer123087
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daydreamer123087      When: More than a year ago
For me it isn't the religiousness that's the turn-off but the attitude that tends to come with it. I know this isn't the case with all relgious people but more often the not their is a closemindedness to other views and lifestyles that is a major turn-off.
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kazine
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kazine      When: More than a year ago
If they're religious at all it's a turn off.
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LifeWithGod
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LifeWithGod      When: More than a year ago
Um that's neither-- I just love intelligence! That's my turn on. But if a guys not Christian, and turns me on like crazy, I still could never date him. I don't care how many time people say don't impose you beliefs on me or I won't impose mine on you, they still impose. I impose without meaning to a lot, but that's how life goes. We can't not impose because just a persons life is imposing. So the solution -- stay equally yoked. :) YAY for iron sharpening iron!
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Etude      When: More than a year ago
I wouldn't date someone who's not Christian. It's just weird for me because he'd be doing things I might be against or something like that but the guys from my church are really cool. They're not all preachy but they do have morals and that's what I like about them though I don't plan on going out with anyone.
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Belle1991
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Belle1991      When: More than a year ago
If a guy is extremely religious it means he could be trustworthy and that he believes in something important. Also, I am religious so we could have that connection or whatever.
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jessieray
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jessieray      When: More than a year ago
first of all I don't even believe in religion
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wellll . I like my guy to believe in something rather than nothing because cmon we all know there's so much evidence of a god out there. I am roman catholic and do attend sunday mass but I am no religious fanatic. I do not agree with everything the caholic church says but I do follow the religion pretty closely. I feel that when a guy has belief in god, he is usually an overall good person and has morals. atheists usually tend to be rebels sometimes or maybe their just in the process of figuring themselves out.
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jaylow
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jaylow      When: More than a year ago
I totally argee with what your saying total turn-off think it is because I'm not religious in any way
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993099142      When: More than a year ago
I'm atttracted to REAL christians. Like I met a guy who told me he made a decision long ago that he woudl follow god no matter what. and to me that said that he was a very strong person, and faithful as well, as incredibly loving. and I did develop feeling for him because he said that. Just think. if youa re persecuted for you rfiath, if you get cancer or disease, if someone tries to chop of your hand will you still stand by your convictions and refuse to let go? I'm attracted to virtue in men. always have been and I like religious guys because they are more opionated, more understanding, less biased, more humble, more open minded, more conservative, mor faithful, more joyful, more positive, more sincere, more trustworthy, and have greater stamina when it comes to facing life's challenges, they are also more grateful, more forgiving, more thankful, more gracious, more generous, more hospitrable, and all round better people. However, I've met many fake christians and many deluded wannabe christians. Like the idiots who think that the mark of the beast is a literal mark. STUIPED!
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queeniegreen
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queeniegreen      When: More than a year ago
I would say that it is a turn on and or maybe neither. My bestfriends and I belive that when a guy is religious, there is less chances that he will cheat on his girlfriend. we talk about in my school and sometimes I look at how freligious a guy is before falling for him. That is one of the reasons why I and my friends prefer jewish guys
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catgirl9
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catgirl9      When: More than a year ago
If they do their thing and leave me out of it and don't preach to me, then I am fine with it. But if they constantly preach to me, shove their beliefs down my throat, tell me I am going to Hell, then yes it is annoying. This is may sound awful, but the non religious people are more laid back and fun to be around. Whereas the religious people are constantly watching their every move s to avoid a "sin." I have been told I am a sinner because I don't follow a religion. But the reliigous people I do know are backstabbers and are the rudest people. But overall it is a turn off because that is completely the opposite of who I am.
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Tatiahna
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Tatiahna      When: More than a year ago
I think it's stupid for anyone to be over religious guy or girl. You should yes respect your religion and abide by it's rules but it's stupid when people try and convert other people and annoying
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Elle0214
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Elle0214      When: More than a year ago
anything "extream" is a turn off
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Sweet-A
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Sweet-A      When: More than a year ago
I'm a Christian and I would love a Christian guy. However, I wouldn't like to be with a Christian extremist/fanatic.
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saklea
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saklea      When: More than a year ago
I voted neither, but I think when a guy tries to impose his religion on me, I would stop the relationship instantly. I used to be religious, but now I have come to the point where I am getting close to being an atheist.

I respect other people's religion as long as it does not become a bother to other people.
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Wtfgirl      When: More than a year ago
I've been dealing with super Catholics all my life, and like before I'm still really annoyed when they frown at my clothes and tell me I'm a whore and I'm going to hell. I just smile and say see you there, predigests go to hell too.

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TheoryOfAvarice
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TheoryOfAvarice      When: More than a year ago
Extremely religious, no. Though I don't mind guys who are spiritual or just a little bit religious.

One of my ex's was quite the Catholic extremist. He tried forcing his views and such on me, and honestly it was a total turn-off.
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Cool-Relax      When: More than a year ago
It depends. I think that everyone is entitled to their beliefs, but I have a problem with forcing your beliefs on others. It is possible to get along with someone whose beliefs are completely different from yours. I'm not a religious person, but one of my best friends is. Her religion plays a role in all of her decisions, and whenever she's going through a hard time, she talks to her pastor about it. Despite being really religious, she's never criticized my beliefs or forced hers on me.

So, if I met a guy who was really religious, it wouldn't necessarily be a turn-on or a turn-off (well, it would never be a turn-on, honestly--I admire people for having such faith, but I don't think it's attractive). It really depends on how they present their views.
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stargazer1
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stargazer1      When: More than a year ago
I find it really annoying. There was this one girl in my class who was basically preaching to a girl saying that she was going to go to h####ll because she didn't go to church. I don't think you have to go to church. Honestly, I have met nicer non religious people than religious people. People in my area always go into their specific church groups and any other church group is not as good as the others. They are prejudice to other christians! What is the point in that? You all believe in God, go to church, yet you think that people that are in the United Church for example are not as good as the people in the Baptist Church. I still don't understand. But yeah, I do not like people that constantly talk about their religion. I have nothing wrong with them and their beliefs, but if they begin to preach me saying that I am not good enough, I have a problem.
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Belleza      When: More than a year ago
I find it truly irritating! If put religion into every aspect of your life - that is just annoying! I love to hear what others believe in and desire but way too much of the same thing is just plain ridiculous! People have their own beliefs but people should also realize that not everything is based on religion in life!
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