Religions - Allowed and Forbidden Relationships
Who do you associate with?
Who are your friends?
Who do you avoid?
Our outlook on religion tends to become a big part of who we are. It often determines our friendships and may even affect where we work. It can affect our education... our politics... our finances... where we live... and ... who we marry.
Do you exclude people from your relationships (friends or romantic interests) because of their religion? Who is compatible and who isn't?
The Religion list on CS is...
1) Atheist
2) Buddhist/Taoist
3) Christian/Catholic
4) Christian/Protestant
5) Christian/LDS (Latter Day Saints - Mormon)
6) Christian/Other
7) Hindu
8) Jewish
9) Muslim/Islamic
10) New Age
11) Non-religious
12) Agnostic
13) Spiritual but not religious
I am 4) ... I would prefer to have friends with all religious outlooks. My religion tells me to love everyone... no exclusions. Also, my religion does not forbid me from being friends (or even marrying) anyone. Some may advise against those of certain religions, but if my choice were made, they would accept it.
Are there religions who would forbid their followers from having a relationship with me? Would they forbid/discourage friendship or just marriage?
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You do not need to answer my questions... or talk about anything personal. Thank you.
Comments (104)
I forgot to send you a kiss. Pls. Forgive me! Sir........
No religion so obviously it cant tell me anything or rule my life.
Majority of my friends are also non believers, as are all my family,children included of course.
I couldnt be close to anyone who believed in any religion as IMO it is all nonsense and I find it incredibly difficult to reconcile believing with having sense.
Your Religion list have no meaning for the FLY.
I see you frist as another Human , Woman or Man to look up on you with respect even when I dont know you,
But to be able to say Good morning to each-orther
That could be a start of a beautyfull friendship
No matter what Religion we have.:
walk good my friend..::peace:
Might start thinking you are getting jealous eh?
You can baby sit our grandkids. My lord...
2+3 ... Buddhist and Catholic ... Is this possible?
The Catholic religion is prominent here so I have a good understanding of it. Buddhism isn't as common so my knowledge is limited.
Catholicism is monotheistic (there is 1 God) ... and I think, in Buddhism, there is only nature (or something like this) ... and no god.
Can you help me understand this better?
He want no dengerous liaisons with you women here in Blog city
Who knows you might turn the Fly into a Bad Dog ???
And shake, what your moma, gave yah......
We will, turn a fly into a humanbeing.....
We are the frist
and you wilbe the frist
No 2nd.
He will, as soon as i unlock my mailbox..
Very Interesting Topic!
2 Corinthians 6:14 (NKJV)
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
During my teenage years, in the 1960s, I was a member of a Christian Full Gospel Church. The minister was a White Canadian. One Sunday night, he preached a sermon that virtually advised that persons should marry within their own race. I was curious if he would support this position biblically.
He quoted the above-stated verse in delivering his sermon.
I should mention that he had two teenage daughters. One of them was often seen in the company of a young Christian black man who was a member of the same church.
Anyway, based upon the quoted verse, it seems that the Christian Bible discourages marriage between Christians and Non-Christians.
Okay... but we're not raising the children #3 ... nope ... even the dog and cat ... well, perhaps when they are young ... but as they get older, like age 6 or 7
If this is going to work... I need you to agree...
or ...
Now Fly, how about one of your non-alcoholic ginger ales... It was so delicious before?
Okay! My Sweet Sugar. I do!.... ....
I am feeling very hot.
How do you like your ginger-beer On the rock , shaken or stirred.
Firmly LDS ... Have non-LDS friends shared their viewpoints?
Conversations can be challenging, since many feel compelled to complete the discussion with someone being right and someone being wrong.
I like the conversation though... no conclusions are needed ... "I think this way and this is why" ... I always like to hear a statement like this and may simply say "that's interesting" or "tell me more".
Your outlook... finding value in all... very
"Are there religions who would forbid their followers from having a relationship with me? Would they forbid/discourage friendship or just marriage?"
Of course there are. How could you not be aware of that? How bad it would be for a follower who ignored that would be dependent on how religious their family is. Penalties could range from whippings from their parents, to being ostracized and shunning, to murder as a matter of family honor.
Spiritual ... all outlooks appreciated ... Earthling ... Sounds like fair list to me.
Compatible with you ... also sounds fair ...
(Open-minded ... should there be limits to this? Some have them... and perhaps they are right... at least in part... perhaps a topic for another blog
I have no idea why my workmate would lie, will ask him tomorrow.
#1 for you.
Religions do tend to dictate things don't they? "If you want to be in our club, you're going to need to learn the rules..."
I have seen some churches (Unitarian Universalist comes to mind) that are very accepting ... they do presume that we are spiritual beings and that there is something greater out there ... but they don't presume to tell us what to do or how to live. (I'm not an expert on this church, but this is my impression)
It is nice to be with a group whose primary purpose is to encourage each other...
I think it's interesting... the organizations that develop ... perhaps for atheists there should simply be a "Club of Encouragement" ... something that can offer the social benefits without building it around a religious outlook ...
Interesting idea, I think as humans we should support and encourage each other to take responsibilty for ourselves and our own actions.
Yes religions have 'rules' that have to be followed they also offer an escape route for people who want to opt out of facing the consequences of their own actions.
Here in the Netherlands I had a friend who was very much in love with a Muslim young lady and she with him.
That young muslim lady was killed because of her love.
There are alot more sad tales like this.
When meeting someone... their religion does not mean anything ...
I like this outlook.
I always wonder about their outlook though... the things that occupy their mind... I think their religious outlook tells us something, perhaps just as their heritage/culture would...
I suspect those who know you; like you... you seem like a friendly and outgoing person... someone whose handshake comes with eye contact and a smile.
Angel ... If you'll have me...
Fly ... If you'll have....... Oops! ... Um ... Good day