marriage outside of religious traditions

Question 1

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Answer 1

Many aspects of a religious tradition are practised in the home, e.g. eating a halal diet and bringing in Shabbat. Couples would have to decide which traditions to practise.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Traditionally it has been important to marry within the same tradition so that the tradition can be preserved.

Question 2

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Answer 2

It can present problems regarding which tradition children should follow,
e.g. what type of birth ceremony should they have?

Question 2

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Answer 2

It isn’t wrong but it can be difficult such as times of festivals or death when there are different customs and rituals.

Question 3

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Answer 3

Couples can deepen their own religious understanding by discussing different beliefs and practices.

Question 4

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Answer 4

There are many different agencies to support inter-faith marriages.

Question 5

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Answer 5

Marrying someone from a different religious tradition helps community cohesion

Question 6

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Answer 6

Family members, particularly those with strong religious convictions, may disapprove of interfaith relationships and put pressure on the couple, potentially leading to conflict and strained relationships.