Im a greek orthodox and my partner is muslim?

[iker]

Hi all major problem on my hands, I have been dating a muslim girl now for 4 years and trying to avoid the whole religion conversation when is gets brought up as it gets into a heated debate. Obviously (im greek) we are having sex and talking about moving in together/engagement etc and this conversation needs to be talked about. She has never really been inter her religion (I have some muslim friends who know her and say they wouldn't class her a muslim ie she goes out, doesn't cover up) pretty much a normal relationship and im the same maybe go to church once a year. Im a firm believer that you should be accepted for who you are and not what someone wants you to be and have never forced my religion on her which is pretty laid back. For myself I dont want to be muslim as im NOT comfortable with my partner (one day if she chooses) to wear the hijab?? and fully covering up and for kids I do not want a religion forced apon them like she did with her (her mums full on and forced it on my partners father and now step father). I believe that everyone is equal and that religion causes more harm then good which sometimes she listens and agrees but since this talk (furthering the relationship) shes very narrow minded not willing to compromise etc and if she was any other religion i would consider converting but I think the extreme tasks and actions of muslim people is freaking me out as I dictate what happens in my life and don't believe religion should. Im trying to compromise but nothing is getting through (doesn't help her mum feeds her the crap all the time telling her you will die in hell etc). Really after some advice because im not wasting my life anymore on something that might not work especially when I just read muslim marrages fail more then any other and the when a partner converts its something like 79% fail.

[cleirach70]

TL;DR

[tiernan]

MUSLOX?

[mads]

Why not just have a civil partnership (non religious wedding) and no one had to convert, and let your kids decide for themselves when they grow up and can understand what it is all about?


Edit- unfortunantly there may be no way to sort this out, and unfortunantly if you can't see a way around it then it's probably not the right relationship to be in, it an unfortunant thing to happen as you seem like you love this girl, but if you are always going to be seen as the one stopping her from doing what she should (in the eyes of her family) then who knows later down the line what they could try and force her to put your children through??

[dana]

I feel sorry for you both , both in false religion .
Why not find the truth ,Jehovah's Witnesses can give you a free bible study ,you can find the true religion.

[emek]

You should list each point of contention, and discuss each point SEPARATELY.

For example, "If we get married and have kids, will we raise them in any faith or will we let them choose for themselves?"

Obviously if you can't agree, then you may have to move on. If you can, then good for you!

[celeste]

Islam is not just about wearing the Hijab...so if you are afraid she might wear the Hijab when you marry her...I will tell you few things you and her may not know about Islam...
1> I cant consider her as Muslim because she is having an open relationship with you which she must not have until marriage.
2> she cant marry other than Muslim...Muslim women must marry Muslim men but Muslim men can marry non- muslim women
3> to call yourself a Muslim you have to practice Islam....does she pray? does she fast? there are more important things in Islam than wearing a hijab that she must do to be a Muslim.
4> if you want my advice, read about Islam as its obvious that she lack knowledge in it...read about Islam and then decide...are you willing to convert because YOU are CONVINCED in Islam? if yes...then convert...and marry her as you will be a Muslim then....if you are not convinced then leave her as there is no hope for her to marry you... this is the only solution you have...hope this helped..peace

[colfre]

You seem to be saying that religion means nothing to neither of you but then you proceed and make out that it does. I mean, how about recognizing that religion is a relic of bygone days and just get on with your lives.

[andor25]

You are A Nut

READ FOR YOURSELF

Surah 9 5_

TAQUIYYA AND KITMAN

AND MANY OTHERS

Greek Orthodoxy is the First Christian Faith of the World who preached LOVE

LOVE ALL AS I HAVE LOVED YOU ( BIBLE)

LOVE YOUR BROTHER AS YOURSELF)

IF YOU CAN LIVE WITH ISLAMIC VALUES AND TRADITIONS / AND GIVE UP THE
FAITH OF OUR FATHERS/ THEN YOU ARE INDEED AND INFIDEL

AS MUSLIMS STATE


IC XC NIKA
KYRIE ELEISON



http://www.islam-watch.org/Others/Taqiyya-Deception-Islam.htm

[josephus]

But you come from a religion that destroyed the equally preposterous but much more beautiful Greek mythology, temples, rites and culture, starting from Theodosius the Great. It shouldn't surprise you that she isn't any more willing to let go of her delusions than you are of your own. It's impossible for me to advise you on how to convince her that a solo God is actually three, or that she must pray to a martyred zombie to reach heaven. If she tried to tell you that salvation rests on the poetry of a psychotic Arab shepherd, would you be convinced? The clash of religion is always amusing. It's like a writing contest.

If I were you I would just stop being a hypocrite and apostatize, and maybe turn to Olympianism, it's very interesting and harmless even though the Church is still trying to ban it. :) You'd have a better chance of convincing her there is no god than of convincing her that Jesus is the true god.

But if she's willing to sleep with you before marriage she's already very open-minded for a Muslim girl, so maybe you shouldn't burn her out with this religious talk. It's not relevant until you have children, and whether you raise them as Jews or Jains, if they are smart they will become atheists. :)