[Muffled Snuffles]

I value some degree of intelligence in a relationship and wouldn't last long before suffering from a mild aneurysm brought on by the incessant, forever pandering and irrational nature of religious doctrine that is spouted by believers. The only satisfaction to be gained from such a relationship would through the constant, self-satisfied, quips and cutting sarcastic remarks that would rip through anything they said. However, ultimately, it would be observed that there was a direct correlation between time spent in a relationship and a sharp decrease in I.Q. Insanity, after all, is catching.

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[k0d3r]

It really depends on the person, I myself am an atheist and so watch/read articles on science and enjoy discussing them. If this partner was open to discussion and debate and willing to let me watch/read articles with this particular view then I don't see any problem with it, however if they were completely closed to any discussion and even worse actively prevented me from pursuing my interests then I would not see any room for a relationship.

[janet9]

Not all creationists deny evolution, like Francis Collins, the man who led the sequencing of the human genome. These people I could marry. I wouldn't have any problems marrying a deist either. But I can't understand why some people would disregard evolution as fact, let alone imagine a future with such people (shudders) .

[sammy-lou]

There are so many other factors I would consider first. If they respected my views and didn't in total ignorance force their own views upon me then I would be open to it!

However someone who denies evolution is even a possibility is likely to be so opinionated and annoying that I probably wouldn't be able to stand them anyway.

My Mum's a devout Christian and my Dad a firm atheist so I know it can work!

[Gofre]

I'd take more of an issue with the implications of somebody being a biblical literalist, it would typically point towards us having incompatible lifestyles.

[Psyk]

I don't think I could to be honest. I could deal with them being religious to some extent, but not that. It would just cause too many arguments.

[ExMuslim]

Only if they were extremely sexually attractive and only if they were willing to forfeit completely all the parental duties and responsibilities of teaching the kids about life and the world.

EDIT: err, nvm. No I wouldn't. Looks fade, dumb is forever. I couldn't bare to live out my days with an ignorant superstitious person.

[miser]

Yes, but I suppose I'm more used to it than most (my father for example denies evolution). I would want to be able to talk about science with whomever I was involved with though, and I expect that I would hope to win them over eventually. What is more important to me (usually) than a person's actual opinions is the person's interest in engaging in discussions and being open to concede when they are wrong. Absolutely a must for me in any relationship is to be able to talk to my partner about the things that interest me, which includes religion and evolution, and for both of our opinions on all things to be able to evolve together as we discover new things about the world. I can mostly accept whatever opinions she might start out with; what's important to me is that both of us can talk about them and improve them.

[py0alb]

I honestly wouldn't date a devout anything. Its not like there aren't enough mentally competent women in the world for me to choose from. I suppose if they were really fit, I could give them a week's trial and see if I could educate them a little, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[Alpharius]

It wouldn't be the evolution denying that would be the problem, more the implications of them being devoutly religious. That and if they are that far gone, what would we talk about? I study Zoology, and plan on getting a job that's related to that.

Constant arguing, wouldn't last long anyway.

[TCD23]

I love a good argument so yes.

[Great Lord Xenu]

This reminds me of a quote in Kurt Vonnegut's autobiography: "Whoever entertains liberal views and chooses a consort captured by superstition, risks his liberty and his happiness." - Clemens Vonnegut.

However, I'm Forever Alone so yes.

[MrHayden]

I think it would take me no more than 5 minutes to offend them and end the relationship.

[mmmpie]

I very much doubt it. Although I suspect that other issues would kill that relationship first.

[mollyboot]

I'm atheist but my best friend is a very strong evangelical christian who believes in creation. I don't at all share her views, but I do respect them and agree with many christian morals, so we get on very well. I think I probably would be able to transfer this to a relationship with a creationist

[Aoide]

No. I may respect her right to make her choice but I wouldn't respect her because she made them. Even if I got past that issue being a creationist points to many other issues. In the end it wouldn't be worth it because i'm never going to accept her views as sensible.

[joenye]

I don't think such a belief would impact my decision to enter a relationship, unless she actively tried to 'convert' me. Having said that, it certainly isn't an attribute I look for in a woman.

[Sheep]

depends if they were remotely sane or taken seriously

[Id and Ego seek]

No.