Religion in Relationship
My girlfriend of nearly 4 years is muslim. We're both very committed to each other and plan to get engaged after university. I personally was a christian that eventually broke away from my faith and I now consider myself as an atheist. My spiritual or"religious" beliefs are in stark contrast to that of my girlfriend. Additionally the traditional engagement ceremony that she wants us to do requires me to make a profession of faith which I am not comfortable doing. I don't want to make a claim to a faith which I firmly oppose and don't believe in. Is there a way to reconcile our differences? I know this is the one so I really have to just straighten out the details. I just need advice on how to go about the process of engagement/marriage.
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Skuth23
ANSWERS: 4
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I think your first step should be to talk to her about it and come to a compromise that both of you can agree on.
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That's tough luck knowing she is a Muslim and you are a non-believer. What you can do, rip chapter 8 away from the Quran, because she will not be happy if she reads this verse: Quran 8:12 "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who [disbelieve]. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them"
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I think perhaps you might stand a chance if she was any other religion than Muslim. That is an incredibly restrictive religion and its their way or the highway. If her parents are Muslim do not expect acceptance of your non-belief. Children in the Muslim religion do as their parents say or chance being kicked out of the family for bringing shame on the family. So think long and hard about your decisions. One of you is going to have to compromise and live with it. I doubt either of you can or want to
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it shouldnt matter what religion you are, i would just get married anyways
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