religion and dating (30)
yes....not religious and want nothing to do with religious!!
Reason being I am against proselytizing. Let me believe as I choose. Religious people cannot get along in a relationship with non-believers.
"be not unequally yoked with non-believers"...KJV
Reason being I am against proselytizing. Let me believe as I choose. Religious people cannot get along in a relationship with non-believers.
"be not unequally yoked with non-believers"...KJV
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nicely quoted Ship, as for myself, I wouldn't date a proclaimed atheist, as I couldn't understand the concept of his thinking, and he wouldn't understand mine. I think that believing in things including yourself is an important part of life.
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I couldn't date an extreme either way -- really religious or an atheist.
really religious--you aren't going to get to know the real person until you get out into the real world with them.
atheist---it makes me uncomfortable to know that they just dismissed the fact that there's nothing more.
really religious--you aren't going to get to know the real person until you get out into the real world with them.
atheist---it makes me uncomfortable to know that they just dismissed the fact that there's nothing more.
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I'm not real "religious", as in having to follow a bunch of man-made rules (kneel, sit, kneel, sit, cross yourself, go to church every Sunday or you're going to hell ... ) However my spirituality and my relationship with God is an important part of me, so no, I couldn't have any kind of meaningful realtionship with an avowed atheist, cause they would be dismissing a big part of who I am.
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I would say that the person I date would have to believe in three things. God, Jesus and Heaven. Other then that, how they view everything else is their choice.
Now one saying I love that I made up a long time ago, is:
Different people have different needs. Therefore, different religions are needed in order to fulfill those needs.
I find it very interesting to learn why someone views what they do religion wise and would never judge anyone for what they choose to be or not be. But talking about someone that I would date, well that is the only time I become somewhat picky.
Now one saying I love that I made up a long time ago, is:
Different people have different needs. Therefore, different religions are needed in order to fulfill those needs.
I find it very interesting to learn why someone views what they do religion wise and would never judge anyone for what they choose to be or not be. But talking about someone that I would date, well that is the only time I become somewhat picky.
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Manolito: hahahaa,
a religious thread and how could you not have been on it
nevertheless, nice to see you and nicely said
a religious thread and how could you not have been on it
nevertheless, nice to see you and nicely said
Hiya Mano 
... I know... bit predictable alright 
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Aries01: Hiya Mano ... I know... bit predictable alright
I'm a Christain and would be more then happy to date a Christian, but if he is not and he is a good honest man then I still would date him,I would not put religon between us...
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Shanmariee: I would say that the person I date would have to believe in three things. God, Jesus and Heaven. Other then that, how they view everything else is their choice.
Now one saying I love that I made up a long time ago, is:
Different people have different needs. Therefore, different religions are needed in order to fulfill those needs.
I find it very interesting to learn why someone views what they do religion wise and would never judge anyone for what they choose to be or not be. But talking about someone that I would date, well that is the only time I become somewhat picky.
Now one saying I love that I made up a long time ago, is:
Different people have different needs. Therefore, different religions are needed in order to fulfill those needs.
I find it very interesting to learn why someone views what they do religion wise and would never judge anyone for what they choose to be or not be. But talking about someone that I would date, well that is the only time I become somewhat picky.
Hiya
... I think you are right... it is not good to judge anyone.. even on the basis of Religion... however, when it comes down to the practicalities.. we all try to make informed choices when it comes to chosing a significant partner... for e.g. if you have nothing in common with a person, and are on a completely different wavelength.. you might question ur suitability with that person... Given that (to a spiritual person) beliefs etc go to the core and are fairly fundamental to them... clashes (in the mid to long term) are very possible, and you have to kind of consider that before you embark on something which you have a strong sense is not going to work... at the end of the day, you can't make someone think and feel what you want them to..
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gorgeous4_u: I'm a Christain and would be more then happy to date a Christian, but if he is not and he is a good honest man then I still would date him,I would not put religon between us...
Hiya
.. I would never say never either... but as a Christian dating a non Christian can be difficult, just purely on a practical level.... like e.g. If I were considering a potential boyfriend.. I would want to take things really slow, for us to get to know eachother etc, and have friendship as a basis first...lots of guys (albeit 'good' guys) would find it hard to understand that... never say never but I would perhaps find that too hard to handle.. cause I would not want to 'force' someone to see it my way, when all their instincts make them want to go another route... if u r dating someone who is also a Christian, they know exactly where you are coming from and why, and would find it alot easier------ This thread is Archived ------
Aries01: Hiya .. I would never say never either... but as a Christian dating a non Christian can be difficult, just purely on a practical level.... like e.g. If I were considering a potential boyfriend.. I would want to take things really slow, for us to get to know eachother etc, and have friendship as a basis first...lots of guys (albeit 'good' guys) would find it hard to understand that... never say never but I would perhaps find that too hard to handle.. cause I would not want to 'force' someone to see it my way, when all their instincts make them want to go another route... if u r dating someone who is also a Christian, they know exactly where you are coming from and why, and would find it alot easier
Totaly agree with you Aries...
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Aries01: Hiya ... I think you are right... it is not good to judge anyone.. even on the basis of Religion... however, when it comes down to the practicalities.. we all try to make informed choices when it comes to chosing a significant partner... for e.g. if you have nothing in common with a person, and are on a completely different wavelength.. you might question ur suitability with that person...
Given that (to a spiritual person) beliefs etc go to the core and are fairly fundamental to them... clashes (in the mid to long term) are very possible, and you have to kind of consider that before you embark on something which you have a strong sense is not going to work... at the end of the day, you can't make someone think and feel what you want them to..
Given that (to a spiritual person) beliefs etc go to the core and are fairly fundamental to them... clashes (in the mid to long term) are very possible, and you have to kind of consider that before you embark on something which you have a strong sense is not going to work... at the end of the day, you can't make someone think and feel what you want them to..
That is sooo true!
I had a guy who was origanally from India, that wanted to be with me. He was dark, tall and VERY handsome. However, he was Hindu of course and not only would our beliefs clash sooo bad but also, his parents would have disowned him and I couldn't do that to him. His parents meant everything to him. So out of love, I let him go and wished him nothing but happiness.
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shoot... just read my post on the UFOs???? thread... my spiritual beliefs are just as out of the ordinary... I'm lucky if I find any man that is SANE and doesn't turn and run... (you see I believe opposites attract.. and since I'm clearly not all there up stairs I need someone to balance me out )
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I am religious and yes, I would have great difficulty dating a non-religious man. For one, he would have great difficulty understanding why I do and don't do some of the things I do and don't do if he were non-religious. For another, I would have great difficulty relating to someone who did not have the same belief and faith in God that I do.
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As a christian, i think it's not easy to date a non-religious type.
there are obstacles to encounter and in this case, the person who has to struggle is the christian because , he is non secure.
if he doesn't pay attention, there is a risk of losing his belief and 'll be a big looser
there are obstacles to encounter and in this case, the person who has to struggle is the christian because , he is non secure.
if he doesn't pay attention, there is a risk of losing his belief and 'll be a big looser
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dragonkeeperz: I couldn't date an extreme either way -- really religious or an atheist.
really religious--you aren't going to get to know the real person until you get out into the real world with them.
atheist---it makes me uncomfortable to know that they just dismissed the fact that there's nothing more.
really religious--you aren't going to get to know the real person until you get out into the real world with them.
atheist---it makes me uncomfortable to know that they just dismissed the fact that there's nothing more.
Religion is a tough call when it come to dating. I still say and open mind works best and then one can see all points of view. Most of all, honor comes before all else. JMO.
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I don't consider myself to be "religious", however that has no bearing on my ability to date.
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I am not religious at all I am an Atheist.. I don't believe in any god or deity. But that said, I am also a very accepting person, and have no problems with anyone else choosing to believe in a god.
As I have said here before.. I consider myself to be a better person than MANY of the religious people I have met and know. I am a kind considerate caring forgiving person... I know I am. .. and I have been shocked by some people (anywhere) that profess that I am missing out.. that god will find me.. or I will find god etc. Whatever! Respect that... I respect your belief in your god.
I am a better person than a lot of religious people I have met. I don't judge anyone for having a faith in something (at all -ever) MANY of my RL friends follow a religion (devoutly).. but it doesn't even TOUCH our friendship.. and that how it should be.
It pisses me off that people feel happy to judge me for NOT having a faith.
It wouldn't bother me at all if my partner had faith in some god...(at all) I can respect that.. (completely) as long as they respect my beliefs too.
As I have said here before.. I consider myself to be a better person than MANY of the religious people I have met and know. I am a kind considerate caring forgiving person... I know I am. .. and I have been shocked by some people (anywhere) that profess that I am missing out.. that god will find me.. or I will find god etc. Whatever! Respect that... I respect your belief in your god.
I am a better person than a lot of religious people I have met. I don't judge anyone for having a faith in something (at all -ever) MANY of my RL friends follow a religion (devoutly).. but it doesn't even TOUCH our friendship.. and that how it should be.
It pisses me off that people feel happy to judge me for NOT having a faith.
It wouldn't bother me at all if my partner had faith in some god...(at all) I can respect that.. (completely) as long as they respect my beliefs too.
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Claayer: I am not religious at all I am an Atheist.. I don't believe in any god or deity. But that said, I am also a very accepting person, and have no problems with anyone else choosing to believe in a god.
As I have said here before.. I consider myself to be a better person than MANY of the religious people I have met and know. I am a kind considerate caring forgiving person... I know I am. .. and I have been shocked by some people (anywhere) that profess that I am missing out.. that god will find me.. or I will find god etc. Whatever! Respect that... I respect your belief in your god.
I am a better person than a lot of religious people I have met. I don't judge anyone for having a faith in something (at all -ever) MANY of my RL friends follow a religion (devoutly).. but it doesn't even TOUCH our friendship.. and that how it should be.
It pisses me off that people feel happy to judge me for NOT having a faith.
It wouldn't bother me at all if my partner had faith in some god...(at all) I can respect that.. (completely) as long as they respect my beliefs too.
As I have said here before.. I consider myself to be a better person than MANY of the religious people I have met and know. I am a kind considerate caring forgiving person... I know I am. .. and I have been shocked by some people (anywhere) that profess that I am missing out.. that god will find me.. or I will find god etc. Whatever! Respect that... I respect your belief in your god.
I am a better person than a lot of religious people I have met. I don't judge anyone for having a faith in something (at all -ever) MANY of my RL friends follow a religion (devoutly).. but it doesn't even TOUCH our friendship.. and that how it should be.
It pisses me off that people feel happy to judge me for NOT having a faith.
It wouldn't bother me at all if my partner had faith in some god...(at all) I can respect that.. (completely) as long as they respect my beliefs too.
That's it!
I'm not hooking you up with my cousin!
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lusciousmile: That's it!
I'm not hooking you up with my cousin!
I'm not hooking you up with my cousin!
hahaha Bee-A-cth
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if not religious do you find it easy or diffucult to date religious types?
what are some of the underlying factors for your reasoning to these types of situation.