Just curious...

[missyk]

I really wasn't sure where this thread should go but I figured this was as good a place as any. C's religion thread got me to thinking about how my husband's beliefs are so opposite of my own. I was just curious about you guys' relationships and whether you tend to agree with your significant other on major issues or if you butt heads about most political/moral/religious issues.

[rdy2rac with]

We both believe that we can have faith but don't have to attend church to express it. Thankfully, because his parents are adamant church goers (Wed night, twice on Sunday & anytime they have a week long revival we know where to find them).

[veda]

Oz doesn't read much about religions or practice any, but he is full of love & understanding toward all, so we don't butt heads on much. We're odd anyway, we've only had a few occasions where our voices raised & we couldn't work something out - but thats an entirely separate thread!! I just don't like arguing (my mother was always screaming at us for some reason), neither does he so we try to talk out the problems

I always wondered too about how families with a huge difference in religious beliefs make it work, especially when they have children to inform. I guess its ALL back to the appreciation of diversity vs. intolerance of diversity, eh?

[Csara]

We are very much alike in our views which is partly what drew us to eachother in the first place. We found such a remarkable kinship/connection/whatever you want to call it, with eachother immediately after meeting.

[HeavenLeigh]

Even tho I should practice my religion more I find religion a very close thing to my heart and something I'm passionate about. I married someone w/ total opposite beliefs. They were downright wild compared to my beliefs. He thought he could "convert" me.....even telling me I "had" to take on his beliefs. :rolleyes: we fought over religion a thousand times. It didn't change anything. He still believed the way he did and so did I.
I'm glad Tommy believes the same as I do. It's not a requirement that I date/marry someone w/ my religious background but it does make life a lil' bit easier.

[pikachu0519]

Michael and I are both Catholic. We never really discuss religion much, but I'm more spiritual than he is. We've recently been talking about whether or not we will have our children attend Sunday school, and make their communion and confirmation like we both did. I think that came up when after we attending my cousin's son's christening. We both agreed that we'll probably have the baby christened, but leave it up to them to choose their own religion when they're older. We'll raise/educate them spiritually until then. So luckily, without giving it much thought, we've never really had any spiritually based disagreements.

Morality issues, again, we pretty much see eye to eye on as well.

As for political issues, neither of us are hugely into politics, but we definitely have some healthy debates on certain issues. Some issues we are at totally opposite ends of the spectrum, and we can disagree forever. Neither of us will budge. When we have these lengthy debates, they usually end by us agreeing to disagree.

[missyk]

Originally posted by pikachu0519
When we have these lengthy debates, they usually end by us agreeing to disagree.
This is exactly how Gary and I have learned to be. Religion is probably the only safe ground we can debate because even though we both have different views we respect the other person's beliefs. However when it comes to politics and basic moral issues we do nothing but butt heads. He's a conservative Republican and I'm a liberal Independent and any time we ever try to talk about an issue it never ends good. Abortion, affirmative action, the environment, equal rights, homosexuality, economics...we could argue about these things all night long and never come to an understanding. He still tries to get me riled up all the time but I've gotten pretty good about keeping clear of any discussion that is even remotely political.:rolleyes:

[MiLady Mirlyn]

DH & I believe pretty much the same as far as religion goes... except that I'd like us to go to church and every time I bring it up, he gets defensive and says, "Don't push me." I'm not pushing, I'm trying to discuss it...

We can talk about our beliefs ok, but not the actual "going" to church. So, I go sometimes and he sleeps in.

[meliz]

We have essentially the same beliefs. In fact, we often marvel at how much alike we are in our beliefs about everything from religion to politics. He's me, really. But with boy bits.:)

[Margarita]

We have very similar beliefs, religious, moral, and to a lesser degree, political. We are able to debate issues without fighting and often end up agreeing to disagree. It's pretty funny when we talk politics because he thinks I'm a freak (very liberal with some things and quite conservative with others). LOL

[indigoshirt]

My husband has very strong political views whereas I dont keep up with current events at all. As for religion and morality we have the same outlook.