3.6: I Chose to Be Baptized when I Was Pregnant
Section 3.6: I Chose to Be Baptized when I Was Pregnant Bharti says: I think religion is something that is very personal. In different phases of my life, I have felt different pulls. I chose to be baptized when I was pregnant with my child, to incorporate my husband’s ancestry. However, I refused to let […]
3.7: We Agreed to Have Our Children Baptized
Section 3.7: We Agreed to Have Our Children Baptized Neelam, says: Hello, I’m a Hindu woman engaged to a Christian man. We have agreed to have our children baptized but we have agreed that this will not define them as Christians. I grew up learning the Vedas and teaching Balvihar in the USA. My fiancé […]
Section 3.8: I Am a Christian Getting Married to a Hindu
Section 3.8: I Am a Christian Getting Married to a Hindu Equality in an interfaith marriage is difficult to define. Here, Cathy is trying to find a good balance between two conflicting religious practices and ready for dual religious labeling (namasanskara and baptism) for their children. The author challegnes her on some of her statements […]
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 […]