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Dating people with different religious belief , does it work out well or they can both come to an understanding , Curious !

claudia2689 3 Sep 15
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Sure it can work. There are religious people, then there are religious people. The majority of them don't take it all that seriously. But if we're talking about the Ken Ham disciples or the Ray Comfort followers, I can't imagine that would work but who knows. Maybe it's true. Maybe love does conquer all. ... Nah!

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If your love is genuine, real and pure, nothing in the world would ever pose an obstacle for dating or love.

Noyi Level 6 Sep 17, 2018
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I just can't do it. I have a disclaimer on my dating profile stating that "if you're religious or think Trumpass is doing a good job, we're not compatible".

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Dated a vegan for around 4 months ...was scary and she was a goth and I am an old hippy but it worked for a while...lol

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Not in the long run

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Ir can work if (1) both people have genuine affection and respect for each other, and (2) if both are willing to acknowledge and respect each other's right to believe as they choose.

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I ended up parting ways with my ex girlfriend who is still a Mormon and when I came out as an Atheist from being Mormon it was a completely different dynamic after a while of not talking and her getting in touch with me on messenger after she left her husband long story short she would not date me again now that I’m an atheist and no longer a Mormon.

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Depends on the person but for me,

No. I believe a positive relationship should be based on mutual respect and honesty. As an atheist, I can not respect a person who bases their belief system on the dishonest premise that faith (belief without evidence) is a methodology to determine (Truth) things that are testable and demonstrated to be correct with evidence.

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It depends on the people and the connection.

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I'm still on the fence about this.
I would say that a fundamentalist on either side of a differing belief system will certainly poison the outcome before they even know what they are doing, but as for two people who are open to the idea that others can hold differing views without being your enemy,... I'd like to believe that it could work.
Ironically, the most open, honest, empowering and loving relationship I have, is with a devout christian.
Is it the best possible relationship I could be in? If not,.. is that because of our beliefs? Or in spite of them? Would a hard core atheist, like myself, be in a better position to teach me about the nature of life or love?
As you can see, for me, this question just raises more questions. Maybe it's because I keep questioning everything, that I can see beyond someone elses indoctrination (and my own) to a beautiful and caring person, with a good heart, who loves me very much.

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there is no one answer. everyone is different.

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It depends upon the degree of conviction and the implication of their identity. I suspect one would have a measurable potential for compatibility with a “Muslim” with the following attributes:

  • They are marginally deist
  • They enjoy Arabic culture
  • They accept leading scientific theories as the best explanations of reality, pending new data
  • Their parents were Muslim on some level
  • They enjoy wearing a hijab for comfort / fashion reasons
  • They derive some degree of secular wisdom from the Koran

… whereas the following type of “Muslim” may yield a significantly lower potential with respect to a functional romantic relationship:

  • They believe Allah exists and has ultimate control and authority over humanity
  • They deny evolution
  • They believe that non-believers are deserving of eternal torture and suffering
  • They cheered during 9/11
palex Level 6 Sep 16, 2018
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It can work out. I'm an atheist and my ex was a pagan. It never got in the way of our relationship.

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It can work as long as both people are honest and upfront with their expectations with the other person.

I will admit it is difficult and I tend to find they end up contradicting their beliefs in some way anyways.

I think it comes down to both being realistic about themselves and the world we live in. Compatibility is huge with personality and sex. Neither are guaranteed even if both are atheist/agnostic.

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Usually no.

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Don't recommend it. If a person truly believes what is in the "insert holy book" then you have to deal with constant irrational decisions and prejudice. If they only pretend to believe then you have a shot, but that situation is on a razor's edge.

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All depends on the maturity and flexibility of the people involved.

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I dated a vegan....tried very hard ...bought many vegan sausages..eventually gave up as she did not like cock as much of her really wet fanny licks......lol...really wet ...could only go so much before you needed a snorkel..lol

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I doubt it would ever work for me.

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I believe it can work

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