Interfaith Weddings And Some Of Its Challenges

By Amy Butler


They say that loving means always accepting the flaws of that person, being able to live with and loving the bad along with the good sides. They also say that be open to the differences and accept it regardless. However, there are differences that still are quite to live with like and adjust to especially when it can affect the important people surrounding the couple. A good example on situations like this would be a Jewish that fell in love with a person that has a different religion. Imagine how much of a challenge that can be to both parties but even so there have been Jewish and interfaith wedding Orange County that were established for strong couples that chooses to fight for their love and set aside the hate they may get.

Marriages like this especially for Jewish is really rare and there were almost no individual that would dare to possibly done this. There were some beliefs that actually made it a rule to not marry someone who has different religion. And this perceptions became the reason why there is a huge gap in between people and all the religions that are present. But, as time passed by, people gradually learned to accept such fact that loving is not bad.

Relationships like this has been slowly supported and accepted by the society after some time. Though, it does not change the fact that there still are many challenges that accompanies such marriages. Most of the time, it still hard for couple to discuss thing on much depth especially when the topic is about belief in fear of offending the other party.

Sometimes, negative reactions from siblings, parents aunts and other members of family is inevitable. Especially when one is part of conservative and a traditional family. It would really be hard to convince them to support such bindings because their hearts and minds are closed with the possibility and this can really ruin a good relationship.

There are instances that family members would ask the future spouse to convert their religion instead. However, this can something be so personal and the choice of future spouses regarding this should always be respected. Often times, this suggestion can really create barrier and pressure especially when that is not met. There is a huge possibility of disappointment.

And for example conversion would actually happen, it is going to be unfair and really hard for the spouse to be in such situation. Changing the way they look at life and the way believed in an instant. Breaking a habit and try to follow another culture for the sake of better in laws relationship, it is draining and tough situation to be in.

This is where communication is essential because that is not the only problem that could happen on the entire life as a married couple. Bearing a child and trying to decide what religion they would be taking can be tough too. Such things are supposed to get discussed beforehand in a manner that both sides are being listened to and not neglected.

There also are other couples that will try to introduce kids to both religion culture. Showing what are the difference and allowing them to not feel any intimidation at all because sometimes this kind of issue would all boil down and affect kids. This should never be the case.

Yes, it really is true that being in this set up is difficult. Dealing with difference should always be about respect and listening to the perspective of partners without judging them. This is much better than forcing things to happen and pressuring the partners on faith they are not comfortable with.




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