Section 3.9: I Am a Christian Mother and My Son Is Marrying a Hindu
Section 3.9: I Am a Christian Mother and My Son Is Marrying a Hindu Marie says: I am a Christian mother (Catholic) of a son who is planning to marry a Hindu girl. I have struggled with the exclusivity of Christianity for quite some time. I consider myself liberal and tolerant, and I am still […]
Section 3.10: I Am a Hindu and My Ex-boyfriend a Christian
Section 3.10: I Am a Hindu and My Ex-boyfriend a Christian Neena says: This is really a very crucial topic. I am a Hindu and my ex-boyfriend Christian. We were madly in love and wanted to get married but he said he could marry only if I am able to accept his Christian faith and […]
Section 3.11: Can I Convert Just for One Day to Get Married?
Section 3.11: Can I Convert Just for One Day to Get Married? Hindus are used to many forms of God(s) and rituals. Sometimes they do not have a problem adding another God/ritual/religion to please their intended spouse and their parents. In the next two sections, unintended consequences of “fake-conversion” are covered. Rohit says: I have […]
Section 3.12: I Converted without the Knowledge of My Family
Section 3.12: I Converted without the Knowledge of My Family Fake-conversion just for marriage and without true faith could bring disastrous results later in life. Let’s read Rima’s experience. Rima says:My husband and I met during our bachelor degree college and we were best friends. He always told me he loves me more than his […]
Section 3.13: Hindu Girl: I Did Not Agree to Baptize Our Children
Section 3.13: Hindu Girl: I Did Not Agree to Baptize Our Children Preeti says: I am a born Hindu and my fiancé is a Catholic. We are planning to tie the knot in 2 years’ time. Our relationship grows stronger by appreciating differences of each other and we celebrate the differences together. However we are […]
Section 3.14: A Church Prenuptial Is a Must
Section 3.14: A Church Prenuptial Is a Must Interfaith couples should not underestimate the powers of religious institutions. They could change your life in many ways, including after death. Maya says:I am a Hindu girl in love with a Christian. We are both very liberal in our religious faith, so are my parents. However, his […]
Section 3.15: It Is a Love Marriage Where We Do Everything except Love
Section 3.15: It Is a Love Marriage Where We Do Everything except Love This story is a sad example of what can happen when you have “not done your homework” early in the love relationship phase. It is much easier to get out of an incompatible relationship before marriage, than it is after years, especially […]
Section 3.16: I Am Not My Wife’s Husband!
Section 3.16: I Am Not My Wife’s Husband! Ron says: Anyone contemplating marriage to a member of an Abrahamic faith is fooling himself or herself if they believe there will not be difficulty. It is a game of “High Stakes Poker.” You cannot see which cards are in the hands of in-laws, neighbors, acquaintances, church […]
Section 3.17: I’m Hindu and She Is Protestant Christian
Section 3.17: I’m Hindu and She Is Protestant Christian Hari says: Hi Admin, I’m a Hindu guy, and my girlfriend is Protestant Christian. After 5 years of relationship we’ve decided to get married, and now issues have started. Her cousin is forcing her to get me converted… what the heck? I am from a typical […]
Section 4.1: Jewish-Hindu Marriages
Section 4.1: Jewish-Hindu Marriages Jews and Hindus do not proselytize and there is no historic conflict between them. In this regard, a Jew-Hindu marriage may have less religious conflicts compared to a union with a Christian or a Muslim. There are many Jew-Hindu weddings that are performed in the same marriage hall. A Hindu priest […]