Can a relationship with two different religions and cultures be successful? Ex. Christian/ Muslim.... Has anyone ever been in a relationship like this or maybe considered this type of relationship? Any success stories? Seems to be plenty of negative ones. Only respectful replies please.

It can/could/has work(ed) for many, throughout time. It depends on the individuals involved and how they are willing to compromise.

Yes and having an open heart and willingness to learn from each other. Thank you Stan.

hi ((((RCB))))

My friend and partner at work has been married for 26 years. She is Christian and he is Muslim.

I might offend many people with my next words, and for that I apologize.
my friend and I often talk about everything and I have come to learn that many of the fundamental beliefs and values are similar. the biggest difference is that Muslims don't believe in the holy Trinity, Jesus or Christ. or the Virgin Mary.
they don't celebrate Christian holidays like Easter or Christmas but they do believe in giving thanks and in good values.
they are a mixed race and mixed religion marriage and have made it work for all of these years. by giving each other love, trust and respect.

It can work..many in fact enjoy being different as it can add to the relationship..opposite attracts..

Absolutely it can work ! It depends solely on each individual involved and their willingness to accept and work with each other!!

it can work.

it cannot work.

that which makes it work would have to sea both total possibles, to bypass or not get snagged by all the things that makes it not work.

Only if both parties make it work ;-)

Mixed marriages, different cultures and religions in marriages are common....it works!

Where I am from, for a marriage between a Muslim and partner of other religions....the partner have to convert to Islam before the marriage can be recognized. But it has worked for many people... so, it is something that both parties have to compromise on and work on it.

Well, there you have it: they HAVE to convert. Meaning you HAVE to change yourself. To me that's wrong.

I had to consider it twice in life.. and after careful concideration concluded I couldn't.. couldn't become non-western nor embrace his religion, which I'd have had to do in one case.

Been in a LTR with an Englishman .. Religion wasn't an issue, but there were cultural differences for sure. I had not expected that, as we both are from western countries.
I don't mind, I actually really like it. Adds to life. It can be fun and interesting, provided both are respectful and open minded.
I am at a stage where I can't (read 'won't') hook up with someone from a culture that's way different from mine. Australian, Canadian, English, open to that, but that's about it.

I think a 'mixed' relationship can only succeed if you really respect and accept each other's culture/religion.
The biggest challenge would be having children together. How will you raise them? Can you live with them being raised a Muslim? Or Jewish, or strict Christian? I know I couldn't ..

Some countries/states are more fanatic about ensuring that the Muslims toe the line, and they can be prosecuted under the 'Syariah Law' which is a totally different court system.

However, I have known of converts who later renounced Islam for certain reasons (can't emphasize too much for certain reasons) and also of some who live as non Muslims even though they converted for the sake of marriage.




According to my muslim friends, they do believe in Jesus....it is written in the Quran as 'Nabi Isa' and they recognize the Virgin Mary. Their belief is that Jesus and Muhammad were the last prophets!

As in all religions, it is the interpretation by various parties that have distorted the true teachings of the religions.

I really appreciate everyone's replies. I recently met someone here in mingle who has changed the way I see the whole world. He is from Tunisia but lives in Tabarka. He has taught me many things about his country and his religion. Islam. He explained to me the difference between real Islam and these terrorist who call themselves Muslim. He Is very knowledgable about Christianity because in his country Muslim, Christians and Jewish faiths live in harmony. He is teaching me Arabic (its hard) and about Islam and guess what people its not much different than Christianity. They do recognize Jesus and the virgin Mary. They have Moses and Noah and the same commandments. This man is a peaceful man he is for sure patient. Lol. Very educated and he respects my religion and my beliefs he listens to me. He let's me ask questions. Not just about religion but anything.... Sometimes he laughs at my questions but he always answers an he never tell me my questions are stupid. Instead he thanks me for asking them. Even though its hard when you are taught one way all your life and that that way is the only right way. And I am concerned about my children...I'm not too worried about the religious part compared to the cultural aspect. There are huge differences between how each of us live. I worry for him mostly.


There is so much I want to say here but it would just be too personal and a lot of rambling on....

The world will never get better unless we integrate so good for you.
Even if nothing comes of it at least you would have made a friend from a different culture/religion and that can only be good for our children and their children and so on.
Good luck

A beautiful quote for you....

"No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive."

Mahatma Gandhi~

Yes that is beautiful.... think I'll put it on my Facebook! Thank you for sharing that.

Falling in love is beautiful ad it can be find in places you never expect.
Be in love with someone from another religion, culture or ethnic group is blissful if people involve take this as their priority

Friendship, respect, sacrifices and having committed emotion toward each other.
When kids are involve teach the children both religion and culture when they grow up let them me free to chose.

The answer depends on how one defines "success".

Yes, some people claiming to be Christians have sacrificed the teachings of the Christian faith for the sake of romance.
From a fleshly perspective, they may have success.

This is exactly what my mother said. Only so much nicer.

I've been irreligious all my life but every woman I've ever known were believers.

It never caused a problem...

people believe what they want to believe based upon what they already WANT to do and WANT to exist.

beware of these.