Would You Date Outside Of Your Religion?

I'm a christian. Despite knowing better I did actually date a muslim lady once. She was a lovely person (great heart) with real charm. She was very well brought up - more so in fact than most women I encounter, christian or otherwise. Yet, we argued over our respective faiths. In the end, she broke it off after a big argument we had, and I accepted the inevitable, that we could never make it work. A few years down the track I got a call out of the blue from a mutual friend, asking me if I had spoken to her recently (I did run into her about 1 year prior). Perhaps she was still enamored of me, yet I had moved on. Whilst I genuinely did feel like I loved her at one stage, I can honestly say that those feelings aren't there any more - I still pray for her, but I don't desire her. I don't think I'd repeat this experience - once bitten twice shy.

I would have no problems dating pretty much any religion, so long as there was no evangelical drive to 'make me see the light/error of my ways'. Dating is pretty fun, after all, and there's a big difference between dating and rushing some lass to the altar.

When it comes to long-term relationships, the answer changes a bit. I would still have no problem with someone outside the Catholic faith, but I would have serious issues with someone who either disagreed fundamentally with my ethics, or was closed to any alternative beliefs. (For that matter, if they're that closed-minded about religion. Then they're probably too set in their ways to make it to that long-term stage, anyway. )

They could feel free to make splendid hecatombs to Athena in the backyard, but decide that genocide is morally acceptable, or prate on about how I am an ignorant savage, and I will soon be found one relationship lighter.

I'm very open minded about religion,the important thing is love of god,I would date people from any religion,and I'm always open to learning new things (:

God is the single most important thing to me. I would never put any girl before Him. Is it unfair to say I wouldn't date someone before I even meet them? No. . . I didn't say I wouldn't be their friend, I didn't say I wouldn't be nice to them and show them all the kindness and warmth that I would any other person, Christian or not. I cannot however, get into a relationship with someone with different beliefs. A house divided will fall.

To be honest, it wouldn't be fair for the other person either. God is SUCH a large portion of my life, and if someone was bent on getting in a relationship with me, yet refused God. . . I can't say that it would be a healthy relationship. I wouldn't promise not to say anything about Jesus or what He's done for me. Quite honestly. . . There would be a HUGE gap between us as far as communication is involved. . . It would be unhealthy.

God is just too important to put Anything, or anyone before Him.

Hell yeah and I am Catholic, we Catholics bring the women and convert them just like we did the Indians and Jews ha ha ha, the inquisition what a show

Religion means nothing to me in the dating world, so yes I would date outside my own religion.

I would date someone of a different religion as long as they respected my beliefs as well. Also, I wouldn't feel comfortable if I was constantly pressured her fellow worshipers to convert.

After a while, it would probably be a big rift in the relationship. She goes and does this thing that I'm never a part of, and has a whole community of people I have no idea who they are. It wouldn't be good for the relationship now that I think about it. I would still give it a shot if I really had feelings for the woman.

Currently, I am agnostic.

I don't think it would make a difference to me but when you start to think about kids and how they're going to be brought up it could make a difference

Even though the religion someone practices is important, I don't think it should stop two people from dating. As long as they aren't forcing their beliefs on one another, then It should be fine between the two of them. I'm Southern Baptist.

If you take the person for who they are and forget about their clothes, religious beliefs, or economic class. You just see a person just like yourself. You don't see them for what they believe in. With this said, I don't believe religion has to play a big part of the dating world.

Being Catholic, I met a guy who was Jewish and we would flirt like crazy. I really like him, he's sweet, funny, and just great to be with. However, even though he doesn't seem like an orthodox Jew, I know his mom wouldn't approve of us going out.

My close friend is going through the same thing. She's Muslim and the guy who she likes is obviously not Muslim. They're head-over-heels and they have poured their hearts out for each other and it's sad seeing them miserable because they know they can't go out.

Sometimes religion doesn't matter but when society and elders are making you decide who you should date. It really puts a damper on things. And as much as you don't want to agree with them, you just have to because it's expected of you. And that's the sad truth.

I am a seventh day adventist and yes I would date someone from a different religion then mines but they must respect my beliefs. Pray and God will answer all your curiosities. Good luck

I voted B. I don't think I could reject a guy immediately simply because he has different religious beliefs, but since I'm an atheist I know dating a religious guy could be difficult for me at times. Religion (or lack of it) is strongly connected with your world view in general, so I guess I'm more likely to be compatible with another atheist.

I voted yes. Dating outside of your religion, for me anyway, is not and would never be an issue. From a young age, I was methodist, and now I am more or less undefined within my religious beliefs. I know that many cultures will not allow one to date outside of their religion and race for that matter. My thoughts are, when you love someone, you love someone. It doesn't matter how they differ from you. My parents always said, we don't care if he's white, black, Asian, Jewish or Muslim. As long as he treats you well and loves you, then we love him too. It should be whatever makes you happy.

I'll be honest, I picked E. Religion doesn't matter to me because I don't have one. I believe in God, and whatever is there is between me and him, not a church and not a bible (this is not meant to offend, just my personal belief).

I dated a guy, briefly, who was brought up in a catholic household. He claimed the religion, but didn't follow it too carefully. He dumped me because his family didn't approve of me. I've no problem dating guys with strict religious beliefs, I'll respect them. All I ask in return is that he doesn't try to force them on me.

I don't care what religion the person I'm seeing is from just as long as he loves me for me. And won't try to change my ways of thinking about religion.