[snowflake23]

..convert into the religion/beliefs they follow even though you may not believe?

Yes/No?

Why?

[kaneboy]

I'm an atheist and I would never convert to a religion, for someone. Even if I did (which I wouldn't), I wouldn't truly be religious, due to the feeling of being forced into it. I doubt anyone would ever truly immerse themselves into a religion, unless it was 100% their own choice (excluding people who are evidently brainwashed from a young age, etc).

[Greenlaner]

No. If we both truly loved each other we should be able to accept each others beliefs, instead of making some half-assed, fake attempt at changing religion.

[SunderX]

That implies belief is a choice, that you can just 'choose' to change everything you hold to be true and your fundamental world view. I'm of the opinion that belief changes just happen.

And would it be necessary? You don't have to love your mother-in-law for a successful marriage, so why a god? There are plenty of people in loving, interfaith relationships.

[The_Lonely_Goatherd]

I seriously doubt I would. I would never ask anyone to convert for me and thus would expect the same courtesy in return

[Hype en Ecosse]

No.

Because I'm right.

[Dux_Helvetica]

I would be willing to 'convert' (at least culturally) from being a nominal Christian of Protestant descent to Judaism if my future wife was Jewish. And maybe the same towards Catholicism if the issue arose. But that's about it.

[Minotauro]

If it's just for her parent's sake, sure, why the hell not, I will just not follow, believe or practise anything.

[geetar]

No.

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Now that I think about it, converting for someone else is a bit strange, because it seems rather weak, like you're not really thinking for yourself but just doing it for the sake of making them happy. Religion and beliefs should really just be something personal to oneself, and so conversion should only be done for yourself alone really. If we both loved each other that much then I'm sure we could learn to respect and accept each others' views without the need to make one convert to something else.

[cardine92]

No, especially if it would involve giving up bacon. But seriously, I think it would be insulting to the people that actually believe in the religion. It's like lying to a priest to get your kid into a good school or to have a nice church for your wedding, it's just dishonest and disrespectful.

[Cressida]

No, never. Not out of predecision not to, I just simply do not see myself ever falling in love with anyone who confines themselves to a single ideology (I have nothing against religion etc, and have no objection to people following one). It is simply because I am so strongly attracted to people who are free spirited, unconfined, and who are not mentally attached to something like religion.

So. No.

[Cressida]

Also, it's not really conversion is it. I would never associate myself with a religion and insult its integrity with my false belief just for a love/marriage/a shag

[Bey Taco]

Weird that some atheists are saying they wont :/ , surely if you don't view religion to be important and see it as a act alike believing a man in the sky then this should be like purchasing a book about fairy tales? Big deal, you had to take part in some random acts and people read random scripts and **** you couldnt understand, isnt it like celebrating christmas and eating a egg on easter?

I am surprised that some athiests are connected to athiesm like a catholic to God, church or just their religion in general.

To answer the question, yes, I would.

[Cassanata]

If I really loved them then yes I would. Most of the girls I've been attracted to are of strong religious backgrounds

[ForgettingWhatsername]

No, I'm not religious and I wouldn't convert for anyone, because deep down I wouldn't really believe in it. If he really loved me then he'd accept me for who I am and not expect me to pretend to be religious

Also, just think of the resentment having to suppress your true feelings would lead to - I don't think it would be healthy for a relationship and it probably wouldn't last, the person who converted would always feel like they're having to suppress a part of their identity and they would blame their partner for it.

[Hood_Man]

No, I'd be a hypocrite if I did that. I wouldn't believe what I'd be converting to.

[Mr.Zen]

The other half in this scenario wouldn't be the only woman/man left in the world. I will doubtless find someone else who I will fall in love with, and more importantly, I hold my beliefs so dear to my heart that their value to me is more than anything you could imagine.

[M4LLY]

I can only say i honestly don't know.

[kaylafrances]

no i can't see myself being with someone with such strong beliefs they would want me to me convert