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re: Converting religions for marriage
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:02 am to texasmason
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:02 am to texasmason
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GF wants to get married at a Jewish synagogue but growing up Southern Baptist and Methodist seems like a big stretch. This is extremely important to her and her family.
Just wait until you have kids and start to talk about how they are raised.
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Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:02 am to fastlane
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Are you circumcised?
Of course
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:03 am to red sox fan 13
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That's how she establishes control for the marriage period.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:03 am to texasmason
My wife converted to Judaism before we were married. But she had her own baggage with Christianity before that. It was less important to me than how we would raise our kids.
If your GF is reformed almost all those synagogues will do inter faith marriages.
That being said, being Jewish is dope.
If your GF is reformed almost all those synagogues will do inter faith marriages.
That being said, being Jewish is dope.
This post was edited on 1/6/23 at 10:04 am
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:03 am to texasmason
Are you a practicing Christian?
Do you have any issues with her raising your future children as practicing Jews?
Do you have any issues with her raising your future children as practicing Jews?
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:05 am to texasmason
No, but I know a few people who have. Have a uncle who converted from Catholic to Baptist in order to get married in his wife's church.
Thoughts? I wouldnt do it but dont what other people do
Thoughts? I wouldnt do it but dont what other people do
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:06 am to texasmason
A few options. If she doesn’t take her religion seriously and you don’t either, which seems to be the case considering she’s not with a Jew and you’re not with a Christian, then just do whatever you have to do to make things go smoothly and you’ve got a big favor in your back pocket for something you really want in the future.
If she takes her religion seriously and you do not, then just do it and see above.
If she doesn’t take her religion seriously and you do, then you cannot compromise and anything, including leaving, should be on the table.
If you both take your religions seriously then have two separate ceremonies in each of your religious institutions.
But ultimately, you should pray about it and consult a respected rabbi and respected preacher to see what they think, this is not a novel situation and I’m sure they’ll have better advice.
If she takes her religion seriously and you do not, then just do it and see above.
If she doesn’t take her religion seriously and you do, then you cannot compromise and anything, including leaving, should be on the table.
If you both take your religions seriously then have two separate ceremonies in each of your religious institutions.
But ultimately, you should pray about it and consult a respected rabbi and respected preacher to see what they think, this is not a novel situation and I’m sure they’ll have better advice.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:06 am to texasmason
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:06 am to OweO
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Thoughts? I wouldnt do it but dont what other people do
But would you if you could find a woman to date you?
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:06 am to texasmason
Depends if this chick looks like Ben Shapiro’s sister or not
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:09 am to Displaced
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Are you a practicing Christian?
Do you have any issues with her raising your future children as practicing Jews?
Practicing no but yes a believer.
I don't have any issues with raising the kids as practicing Jews. From the research I have done, I don't have any red flags with the religion. As long as we provide a home that is happy and loving the kids will be good.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:10 am to texasmason
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From the research I have done, I don't have any red flags with the religion.
Did you skip that whole Jesus messiah part?
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:11 am to texasmason
Does she want to get married in the synagogue or have you become Jewish. There’s a huge difference.
You can marry her in the synagogue without converting. If she’s asking you to convert how observant is she? My DIL is “Jewish-ish” meaning she and her family say they are Jewish but eat bacon and what not.
I wouldn’t convert but I believe Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of all prophesies about the Messiah.
You can marry her in the synagogue without converting. If she’s asking you to convert how observant is she? My DIL is “Jewish-ish” meaning she and her family say they are Jewish but eat bacon and what not.
I wouldn’t convert but I believe Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of all prophesies about the Messiah.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:11 am to texasmason
And just to confirm, the wedding in the synagogue is a no go if you don't convert?
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:11 am to texasmason
They ain’t making Jews like Jesus anymore.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:12 am to JumpingTheShark
I mean... Jesus was a Jew 
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:15 am to texasmason
My family is Catholic. Two of my brothers married Jewish girls.
They had Jewish wedding ceremonies, but neither had to convert.
They had Jewish wedding ceremonies, but neither had to convert.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:15 am to texasmason
Not going to lie, this is a deal breaker for me. My wife and I were both practicing, believing Protestants, and even that's had a lot of issues we've had to work through on our 10 years.
Judaism and Christianity are not compatible, and will likely create a situation where your kids are going to be very confused. It boils down to a simple edict: you, as a Christian, believe Jesus Christ is the son of God. She, as a Jew, does not. That's a binary choice without room for nuance.
Religion is an area where the marriage must be compatible and on firm foundation in order for it to be successful. Right now, you two are not close to being on the same page. You've got a lot to figure out, if you're really wanting to marry this woman.
Judaism and Christianity are not compatible, and will likely create a situation where your kids are going to be very confused. It boils down to a simple edict: you, as a Christian, believe Jesus Christ is the son of God. She, as a Jew, does not. That's a binary choice without room for nuance.
Religion is an area where the marriage must be compatible and on firm foundation in order for it to be successful. Right now, you two are not close to being on the same page. You've got a lot to figure out, if you're really wanting to marry this woman.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:17 am to RoyalAir
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Religion is an area where the marriage must be compatible and on firm foundation in order for it to be successful.
Agree
quote:highly disagree. Level of apathy towards religion leaves tons of room for nuance.
you, as a Christian, believe Jesus Christ is the son of God. She, as a Jew, does not. That's a binary choice without room for nuance.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 10:17 am to Displaced
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And just to confirm, the wedding in the synagogue is a no go if you don't convert?
That is correct
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