Would you rather date someone with opposing political views or opposing religious views?
I think some religious entities and people are polarizing politics and interweaving them to such an extent that the question becomes almost moot. As some say, I would rather date a liberal Christian than a conservative. Historically, and evangelicals hate to hear this, or read any history of truth: it was liberal evangelicals in the 30's that helped the US come out of the Great Depression. People don't like to think in shades of grey. Marx was correct in so many ways when he said religion is the opiate for the people. Agreeing with that doesn't make you a Marxist when you realize his government system almost always ends in dictatorship. So, I haven't really given an answer for myself. Shades of grey, so, it depends on the individual, but I would lean toward forgiving religious beliefs before dangerous and damning political views.
I could sooner date a liberal Christian than a conservative.
@PalacinkyPDX totally agree. I was married 22 years to an atheist conservative. Total nightmare.
One need look no farther than Jimmy Carter. One can argue how effective a President he was, but I believe any one who doesn't see what good moral deeds he has done is way off base- heading toward right wing political party before country. At near 90, yes he may teach Sunday school fairy tales; I used to teach Beowulf; he spends his weeks raising money and working to eradicate the African Guinea worm and has nearly done so. He still helps build houses for habitat for humanity.
@Beowulfsfriend agreed!
Religious views. catholic girls will do ANYTHING when they get opened up.
atheist here.
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Religious. I can see myself having elevated debate and discussion and a dynamic relationship with a religious man who truly follows the doctrines of Christ to care for the less fortunate and show compassion and forgiveness. They are an increasingly rare bird in American life. I'd rather someone who has my same beliefs, but if I have to choose, that's my choice.
If I had to choose, I could deal with opposing religious views more easily. I actually broke up with someone who believed OJ was innocent. I only go so far with the degree if stupid I must deal with. Politics incites heated emotional reactions in people, me. Religion: not so much. (unless inserted in politics)
A lot of the time, the two things go hand in hand. If we have opposing religious views, it's almost a given that our political outlook will be somewhat different. If I didn't know about the person's politics, I'd give the opposing religious views a chance, cuz I have done that before and sometimes it works out. If both things are out of whack, it's not worth the time.
Neither would bother me, unless the person I date is trying to convert me. That being said, if a person supports Trump, that is a sign that we are not on the same wave length. A Trump cultist is a lot different than a real Republican, so he is the exception to the rule. Trump is an anti intellect, anti science, infantile, spoiled, ignorant, unstable baby man, and anyone who admires this disgusting mess, would have nothing in common with me, and we would probably end up as enemies.
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I don't mind dating someone with mildly or moderately diverse views....however, I can not accept a trump supporter in my dating circle simply because I despise just about everything he stands for and has done.
Oven that for me they usually are the same thing, it’s a non issue. No!
I think the two generally tend to go hand in hand. However, if they are able to separate religion from politics, I’d probably go with opposing political views, provided they could behave like a rational human being and be respectful of other viewpoints. The minute they start talking about how certain minority groups don’t deserve the same rights as the white patriarchy, I’m out, though.
If they can discuss rationally (by which I mean not sinking to name-calling, snits, yelling etc ) either would be fine, I love a debate.
Neither?! There's plenty of people out there who share my views. Why waste time with someone who doesn't suit?
All religious views would be opposing to someone who doesn’t believe in any kind of god. If it was just a date or two I could cope with it, but a long term relationship I think would be nearly impossible. As far as politics are concerned, yes I think I could live with that as long as we kept off the subject at home.
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