Anu says: August 19, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Hi..I am a Hindu and I am in love with a Christian Marthomite guy..My parents are also agreeing for my marriage with him..I want to convert to marthomite..we both are from kerala..please … Read the rest
Priti says: July 23, 2017 at 5:04 am
Hi… ?
I was in a relationship with a muslim guy for 4 years. At the beginning he was very nice and supportive. But later on, he came in touch with a … Read the rest
Gowsi says: July 19, 2017 at 7:43 am
Hi.. Am from the Hindu family background but I started believing Jesus and am in Christian life for the past 1.2 years meanwhile my parents are forcing me to marry a Hindu … Read the rest
Ash says: June 14, 2017 at 12:38 pm
I am a Christian boy and my girlfriend is Hindu. She always told me that she do not want to get converted to Christian. I am open minded and I also do … Read the rest
priya says: June 20, 2017 at 11:30 pm
I am in relationship with CSI guy..Suddenly he is saying that CSI Christians won’t accept love marriage even I am ready to convert and I am ready to speak with my parents..He … Read the rest
Ashmita says: July 10, 2017 at 1:55 am
Hi admin,
I am deeply in love with a Christian Marthomite guy. I am a Hindu Nair girl. We both come from the same community (Malayalis). My boyfriend and I … Read the rest
Nita says: July 7, 2017 at 11:27 pm
Im a hindu girl my lover is a muslim..we both love each other unconditionally..he is afraid of his parents that they will not accept..but he needs me he truly loves me he … Read the rest
Kalpana says: July 3, 2017 at 1:52 am
I am a Hindu-Gujarati (Swaminarayan) in love with a Hindu-Punjabi man. We are beginning our careers. We are deeply in love and committed to one another. His parents have no objection, they … Read the rest
Manira says: June 28, 2017 at 9:43 pm
Hi Rook!
Did the couple have support from families when getting married or after marriage?
I’m in a similar situation where I like a Muslim guy but our families are quite against … Read the rest
Arun says: June 27, 2017 at 10:22 am
Hello sir,
Am arun from orthodox malakara sabha. I am in love with a hindu nair girl. We are planning to get married in my church as per my family instructions but … Read the rest
In next two Sections, some talking points for interfaith dating couples are discussed.
More and more new adults are making friends and engaging in interfaith relationships leading to marriage, sometimes without realizing the … Read the rest
To further prepare new adults in interfaith love relationship, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help make fully informed decisions.
What is the main message here?
Interfaith relationships should be based on … Read the rest
There was no information available about interfaith marriages between the second generation of Dharmics to Abrahamics in the West. The author conducted the first such survey and published in 2008.
The … Read the rest
This article is written to convey a message to Dharmics about interfaith marriages.
As the former president of a Balvihar (Sunday school), the author only regrets one point of … Read the rest
This article is directed to proud Hindu parents and youths.
Proselytism and religious conversion of poor and less fortunate Hindus in India is of major concern to many, but the silent religious conversions of … Read the rest
The previous two sections covered what a Dharmic should know about an Abrahamic in a love relationship. It is also not going to be easy for an Abrahamic to marry and adjust … Read the rest
At least in public, most people claim to be tolerant of others. This article was written as a rebuttal to a question raised at Patheos and covers who is tolerant and who is not.… Read the rest
Abrahamic faiths have strict codes against idol-worshipping, however it is not clear how one defines idol-worshipping. The author wrote this article to stimulate discussion on this topic, including the author’s personal … Read the rest
Circumcision for religious reason is an irreversible religious label on a child and thus this topic deserves discussion.
“There is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your descendants after … Read the rest
About a third of Hindu youths in America get married to Christians. Most Hindu youths in the West however take pride in their religious traditions and insist on going through Hindu vivaha (marriage). Most Christian significant … Read the rest
Does the Christian intended spouse believe that “salvation” is possible only through Jesus?
Are your Hindu parents not going to be “saved” on the Judgment Day?
Does he or she believe … Read the rest
Jesus was a progressive thinker and believed in adapting to time. Several points are raised to support this assertion.
The Second Commandment describes the jealous and angry God’s stern message against praying to … Read the rest
The Abrahamic God is described in the Bible as a “Jealous God” 31 times and as an “Angry God” 238 times. The word “fear” is used 455 times in the Bible; many of … Read the rest
To hold a Hindu-Christian marriage in a church most likely means the couple must sign a contract for marriage. The church will want to make sure the next generation of this family will be Christians. … Read the rest
In this book, the author has presented personal life experiences from 81 interfaith couples and their parents as appeared on InterfaithShaadi.org (names have been changed for … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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. … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Veena says: June 19, 2017 at 5:36 am
Hi
Durga,
I read your story in interfaith shaadi. Am really sad and presently facing the same situation as u have now only one change is that we both have job still … Read the rest
priya says: June 20, 2017 at 11:30 pm
I am in relationship with CSI guy..Suddenly he is saying that CSI Christians won’t accept love marriage even I am ready to convert and I am ready to speak with my parents..He … Read the rest
Section 11.1: Jain-Hindu Marriages
Hinduism and Jainism are two distinct religions but with many common Dharmic value systems. In the West, there are many Hindu-Jain temples under one roof and devotees praying side-by-side. Historically, there is no reported war or … Read the rest
Section 11.2: Jain-Hindu Wonderful Married Life
Bina says:
About 30+ years back, we (Bride: Hindu and Groom: Jain) were engaged in India via a suggestion but ultimately, love marriage. We came to the West and had a non-denominational court wedding.… Read the rest
Ash says: June 14, 2017 at 12:38 pm
I am a Christian boy and my girlfriend is Hindu. She always told me that she do not want to get converted to Christian. I am open minded and I also do … Read the rest
Suchi says: June 12, 2017 at 4:15 am
Hey I’m maharashtrian girl…I love a Muslim guy very much…I can’t leave him…and he loves me too…But the main problem is…My family naver accepted to other religions…Kuch time phle Meri life m … Read the rest
Aruna says: June 7, 2017 at 1:36 am
I am a hindu girl and i am in a relationship with a marthoma chirstian boy.I hae spoken to my family about it but they took few months but now they r … Read the rest
Deepika says: June 4, 2017 at 12:33 pm
I am a Hindu girl and want to get marry a Muslim guy we both love each other ….but my age is 17 and his 20..and our parents are also not agreed… … Read the rest
Soosan says: June 1, 2017 at 12:42 am
Hi I am a Syrian Orthodox Christian from kerala. Iam in love with a hindu boy for the past 8 years. We would like to get married according to both customs. One … Read the rest
Emima says: May 31, 2017 at 9:02 pm
Hi,
My name is emima
I am a Christian ano I am loving a hindu guy it’s only 7 months that we got committed now I am in a great confusion because … Read the rest
Sue says: May 27, 2017 at 8:49 pm
Dear Admin,
Im Sue a muslim girl of Malaysia. I would like to marry an Indian Hindu guy in India. Both our family know each other well. We are planning to … Read the rest
Shieny says: May 26, 2017 at 8:52 pm
Hi, I’m a Muslim girl and my bf is an Indian. He working at Singapore. We in relationship for three years. Basically I’m a Muslims by name only because I’m a … Read the rest
Lokesh says: May 25, 2017 at 9:41 am
Please don’t convert
I faced this problem
After 25 years of marriage my Muslim wife left me
So my advise to all…never marry Muslims –Lokesh
Lokesh says: May 27, 2017 at 8:35 … Read the rest