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Yesterday, I've been reminded that religion can cause great harm. My totally awesome, sweet brother (who happens to be a fundamental, Baptist conservative) ended up splitting off a dating relationship with a gem of a girlfriend (who is Anglican), for that very reason--the fact that she's a different denomination. They have been dating for a couple years and have been totally smitten by each other. But something like THIS had to tear them apart. I ask why he had to do this, and he said he needs to focus more on ministry to give time to the relationship (in possible hopes she may change her differing beliefs). No "being unequally yoked" here. It's extremely sad to see this happen, and that the "babble" promotes separations on differences that are really too petty. :'(

Biblebeltskeptic 6 Feb 15
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That's heartbreaking. Often people hang on to relationships way longer than they should secretly hoping that they will be able to convert the other person. Even though it's sad that religion breaks up relationships, it also might be better that they aren't dating anymore if those types of dynamics were in the relationship all along.

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Sorry to hear that. The good thing is god always seems tondo wjat people want. So they will find a way.

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