Different Religions - Do you see it as an obstacle to love?

Well just to set the record straight, I'm an atheist who is anti-Christian. I don't hate Christians particularly, but I don't support their teachings at all and I dont agree with their way of life etc. I turned atheist at 12 after years of disappointment and silence from everything around me. I felt out of place, like a benevolent higher power was impossible. Once I accepted that fact I became more relaxed and felt a whole lot better, and my life began to improve because I began to see that only I can change my situation. Even today though I roll my eyes at almost any observant religious person, be it Muslim, Christian, Jewish etc. I don't have a problem with them as a person, but if they reason that they aren't responsible for their lives etc. I lose respect for them. This doesn't mean I don't have religious friends, I have a protestant friend who is very observant but we keep our opinions inside a boundary. Now, I could be with a nonobservant religious person, but I will not get married under or in a religious place, and I won't attend religious service and I definitely would have issues with parents. I still have issues with my parents over it because they think I am being a fool when I tell them to let my younger brothers and sister decide what religion to follow, and not to raise them Christian.

...I'm a lifelong atheist and my best friend is catholic. :P I'm not anti-christian or even really anti-religion per say. I wouldn't care so much if my significant other was christian or what have you so long as they don't force it on me or future children

It can be but it depends highly, and pretty much solely on the people. It's kind of like how you described yourself right? You would have a hard time trying to get in a relationship with a religious person. It works vice versa also (especially is the case down here where I'm at. I'm an agnostic surrounded by Christians with my circle of friends being the exception not counting the 2-4 Christians in there. Most of my family doesn't know either due to knowing they would flip out if I told them.) I'm impartial towards religion personally I could be with someone who follows a different religion (except the weird ones like satanism and that other junk) as long as they would know that I have my views on things and aren't constantly trying to press their's on me. By impartial I mean that I'm completely indifferent what religion people follow, as long as they aren't one of those religious nuts like Westboro baptist how they act is how I judge them.

^^ yeah, pretty much this. Hahaha, i'm not a very militant atheist. Luckily I'm chinese so no one really expects me to be religious, dirty commie and all that

^^ should act super stereotypical Chinese in front of a group of people, preferably with a cat or dog around, and pull a quick switcheroo to blow their minds

It's been an issue for me being a devoted Atheist. My immediate family is fine with it but my relatives come from a catholic background. I get so much shit about it i am not on speaking terms with them. As far as religion goes effecting a relationship, it can suck. I dated a super christian who only gets wet for jesus. That sucked. She was too conservative. Didn't work out. I find it weird I attract those types. Makes me sick.

I'm, in essence, pagan. Most of my friends are pagan of one kind or another. None of us are the same religion. I've been with a pagan and an atheist. My brother is a Masonic druid, my sister is an agnostic, my mother is German Catholic, and my dad is a philosopher. My best friend is Wiccan and my "twin" is a satanist. One of my closest friends belongs to the Golden Dawn. As you can see, I have zero problems with any religious viewpoint, in general. I hold people responsible for their individual actions. If their actions are something I don't agree with, they're not my friend, and will never be anything closer. Other than that, it's really none of my business. If I'm dating someone, it'd be nice if they understood what my religious ideals are. I don't expect them to agree with them, or to practice with me, in particular because some of my spiritual beliefs are fringe even by Pagan standards. But my spiritual beliefs are an important part of my life, so I would feel the need for them to understand, as a means of understanding me. No obligation, no push, just a simple conversation, ya know?

I am Lutheran myself. I do not think it should get in the way of the people you care for. Now might we fight about it here and there probably but I am sure can make it work with friends family and Loved Ones. Just my 2 cents.

hmm imo it depends on the persons amount of religious beliefs, if your atheist and have none then it probably doesn't matter unless the lover's religion is like to murder children for sacrifices to the blood god Drogarn or something. I'm lean heavily into one religion, to a point where I thank my deity a few times a day. Because of this I self censor myself at times for the sake of my religion and it's helped keep things classy in my personal experiences. Could religious beliefs get in the way of a relationship? Depends on how deep the relationship is... if its lust then not really, if its love for a future together then it may. Could I personally love someone who was anti-my religion? easily but could I be with that person because of said stance? Probably not. Basically it comes down to personal preference over personal beliefs. Make's it harder to find a mate but easier to narrow your field... and in a since narrow your mind even though people say you should be opened minded... *shrugs* I prefer narrow mindedness in many things makes live easier in some aspects harder in others I know but we all have our vices. Finding a honey with narrow mindedness about financial security and saving money & accepts my religion (if not semi-participates)= possible marriage material *coughs* she'd be well above the many women I dated that at the time was letting my openness with my mind get the better of my checkbook

What religion do you "lean heavily into" Rezikai? Interesting you state your opinion but completely leave out what you are. Everyone who responded identified what they follow. Just wondering because it puts things into perspective. <p>I agree how people can see ya as a check book. But anyone regardless of religion or gender can get the best out of someone's checkbook. =P<p> I also agree that the deeper your relationship with someone of a different religion the tougher it can get, believe me I know that far too well.