Religon in Dating

It may be a rather black-and-white way of looking at things, but I believe that either you're devout, or you're not religious at all. One thing that's always bugged me has been half-assed Christians, etc. So I wouldn't go out with someone who "casually" follows a faith, because I don't believe in such a thing.

I also think a big part of religion is the way you think. Talking to an idealistic Christian when I'm a cynical Nontheist is pretty difficult, because our thought processes are so different. For that reason, I'd probably never go out with someone who's really into a religion.

So, considering both those cases, I think it's safe that I'd never date outside my faith - which is actually the lack of one. Go figure.

Edit: Shit, the poll confused me. I should have voted "yes". =/

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Umma

That someone isn't a religious fanatic doesn't mean they have commitment issues, Cyrus. :S Without "casual believers" there'd be much more confrontation between people of different religions.

If everyone was so serious about religion, every country would be like Iran!

I believe that there's a difference between practicing your beliefs to "sufficient" extent and being radical. I think it's like difference between a person who's pro-life but doesn't do anything, a person who's pro-life, keeps up with the issues and votes, and a person who's pro-life and blows up their local abortion clinic.

Also, while I'm not too familiar with some religions, a lot of them do preach religious tolerance. While evangelism is a part of Christianity, I think I remember verses that talk about leaving staunch non-believers to their fates, or something to that effect. I also think that the Koran encourages tolerance (to the "People of the Book" at the very least). But then again, I'm no expert on these things... =/

How ya doing, buddy?