When it comes to deeply held beliefs, nothing is more personal?or more polarizing?than religion. A person?s faith is shaped by a number of influences from their family to their life experiences. Once they decide on a religious conviction, it?s almost impossible to shake that faith?at least until they fall in love with someone who doesn?t share their beliefs.
What happens when two people of different faiths fall in love" The typical story?romance, laughter, ups, downs, and finally an engagement. However, then the story takes a sharp right?into the scary world of interfaith weddings. Planning an interfaith ceremony is no walk in the park, but you can make it easier if you are very careful. We’ve got a few tips to help you out!
1. Start by Planning Your Marriage First things first: before you even begin planning a wedding, it?s important that you and your partner have a clear picture of what the future will look like. After all, a wedding is just one big party?but when it?s over, you two will have a whole lifetime together. If you want your marriage to be successful, you must have a plan for blending your two faiths into one daily routine.
If your religions celebrate different holidays, which ones will you celebrate at home" Will you attend worship services together or separately" If you have children, in which faith will you raise them" Talk with your partner extensively about these issues, and make sure you understand and respect each other?s belie...