Can Interfaith Relationships Work?

Anon says, Of course, since you are so nicely.

I've been dating a boy for the past four months and although it's still fresh, I feel like I've finally met someone I want to have my first long-term relationship with.

For context, I'm in my mid-20s and I've kept the standards pretty high.

Love it.

He's the first guy I've met who makes me feel comfortable and safe, appreciates my individuality, shares the same sense of humour and is so supportive of me.

Loving this so far.

Mm, okay.

How important is it for religions to align? I'm an atheist and I didn't ever think I would date someone who believes in a God.

At first, I thought it wouldn't be an issue with the impression he was a passive Christian and an infrequent visitor to the church.

However, learning that he wants to try and attend more often and about how his father works as a pastor, I'm starting to wonder whether this difference in spirituality will become an issue moving forward.

What questions should I ask and how can I be gentle and respectful while also acknowledging my lack of desire to be involved in the church? Thank you guys for the pod.

I will absolutely be honoured if you discuss my dilemma.

Okay, Anon, thank you for sending through such an interesting dilemma because we've never discussed interfaith relationships before on the pod.

I don't think we've discussed religion before on the podcast.

Never religion.

That's right.

So I think this is going to be a really interesting episode.

Luce, I want to start with a little bit of a personal question here.

Could you date someone religious?

I should start by saying I'm not religious.

Yes.

So are you

religious? I think we're the same.

I was raised Catholic.

Yeah, me too.