Why should religion play a role in relationships?

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I'm asking this poll to see what or why religion should play a role, if any, in relationships. I'm what the heterosexual community call a "homo" or for the less judgmental, I'm gay. I have a transgendered partner, who's going from Male to Female. All religions will deny us a marriage, from what is apparently written into religious text.

I was brought up a Roman Catholic, but I have chosen to be agnostic because I see no reason to believe in a religion that will shun and exclude me on sexual orientation, for no good reason.

I'm sure one of the 10 commandments was "Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbour as You Love Thyself"...so where is the fine print? Where is the fine print excluding certain cultures and sexualities. In my opinion, most religions, but not all, exclude most other cultures and beliefs, as it is not THEIR way. I'm not going to specifically mention these religions for obvious reasons.

But this poll is more about should Religion play a role in a relationship, regardless of sexual orientation. What do we think?

Religion Shouldn't Be Part Of Relationships 10
Religion is essential for Marriage 10
It's What We Believe That Matters, Not What Others Want Us To Believe 17
Religion is a Control Method 7
It's Not Relevant 10
Because It's Tradition 0
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  • thr
    9 years ago

    If it's your relationship, you are to decide if religion should play a role in it.

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  • kingofcarrotflowers
    9 years ago

    Think it's a generalization to say a heterosexual community would automatically be against the fact that you're gay

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    • dickheadalert
      9 years ago

      I try not to do that, but even here in Australia, a generation of younger people who define themselves as "lads" go around causing trouble generally, but they target the gay community, I've been beaten badly a few times because they thought (correctly) I was gay, and deserved a beating for what I am. And the oldies don't like us either, always citing religion as to why we shouldn't exist. That's why I wrote this up. Every person who has had a go at me for being gay has always cited Biblical references.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    Only if one partner is playing "god" and the other is submissive... a good fantasy role play :-))

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  • (s)aint
    9 years ago

    I'd not date any religious person, regardless of their beliefs.

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  • perfectxsilence
    9 years ago

    My ex boyfriend broke up with me just because I wasn't the same religion as him. We had nearly everything in common - superficial things and morals. We got on so well, we both had the same sense of humor, etc. We loved each other but he couldn't take me home to his overly religious family. I think what it also was is that his Father who was very religious passed away a few years before I met him so I'm sure that was still on his mind. He probably felt like he couldn't marry a woman who was not of the same religion as it would offend his father. Also, I'm more atheist than anything so when I would say I didn't really pray, he was deeply offended as I'm sure he often prayed/spoke to his Father. I still think you don't need to be religious to speak to a deceased loved one but I guess that's just something he felt comfortable with and I respect that. I think if both are religious, that's fine but even if one is and one isn't, if you love each other, you should stay together. Never break it up over religion.

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    • RoseIsabella
      9 years ago

      What religion was your ex?

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      • perfectxsilence
        9 years ago

        He was actually Lutheran which was not too dissimilar from Catholicism (what my family are).

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        • RoseIsabella
          9 years ago

          Hmm... I'm Roman Catholic myself, but neither were either of my exes. To be honest if I were to have another romantic relationship I would want a somewhat liberal to moderate Roman Catholic like myself.

          Maybe your ex's family were bigots? People don't talk much about it these days, but that used to be a thing even among mainstream Protestants. I'm sorry you had that experience.

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