How would you deal with this situation?

Question

A couple that I know just split after, from the way they talked, from the best relationship in the world. They both agreed that they are soul-mates and believed that fully (I think they still do). They said the reason for their split was in part due to religious belief's between them. I do know that some religions clearly teach that it is prohibited from marrying outside of the faith. I am just curious about your thoughts! Not looking for an answer other than how you would deal with something like that?

Answer 1

you never know what happens behind closed doors. Their relationship with each other is secondary to each of their relationships with Him. This is not biblical grounds for divorce but should be met with counseling to get over this hurdle in their marriage.

Answer 2

If you say this about them then I believe they do love eachother but then religious beliefs sometimes do get in the way and it's so hard to change to another religion when you already have your own beliefs

Answer 3

I had a wonderful relationship that was split b/c of religion.  20 years later he is no longer of that faith.  I moved on and am married with a family.  I don't regret my husband and children by any means, but there's always the question of what could've been.  At our ages at the time the religion was an issue it was a choice of his family or me.  There was no middle ground.  After agonizing conversations, crying, debating...he chose his family.

Hopefully your friends will be able to find that middle ground.  It is so very sad to let the one you love go.

Answer 4

You have to admit that if there is a significant difference between the 2 religions, it will not be best for them to marry.  Eg, if the one's religion forbids alcoholic beverages and he/she follows it 'religiously' what will become of a union when the other freely uses alocoholic beverages because they feel it is allowed and that has been his/her way of life and is not prepared to see it as a sin like the mate does.

Answer 5

Well I'm not really religious so I don't think I'd ever have a problem unless someone was atheist or tried to force their religion on me. However many relationships do end because of religious beliefs. Don't let it get you down...Look at it like this...they loved each other very much, but their love for God was much greater.

Answer 6

Truly a heartbreaking scenario.  Sometimes what seems right for the "two" involved can have horrible affects on the "masses" involved...perhaps for them to "make things work" it would have caused so much pain for family on one or both sides, or even damage what one or both of them thought to be the right thing for their faith.  With the sounds of the strong relationship that they shared...YOU CAN BANK on the fact, that they will always carry a part of one another with them...and the gains from the relationship far outway the losses.  They will carry good qualities from the relationship with them through the remainder of their lives.  Sometimes the very things that seem to draw two people together, can also tear them apart.  Its sad for anyone that goes through it...or anyone who has seen it happen before their eyes.