Does religion matter

I once dated a Muslim chick. She was like you, referred to herself as Muslim but wasn't really strict about it per se. Didn't pray, didn't wear hijab etc etc.

In the beginning it didn't matter because - like I said- she wasn't strict about it. If she was then that would have been a problem considering I'm not of her faith.

So to answer your question, it depends entirely on the person. Some are okay with it, others not so much. I suppose their family being religious could serve as a deterrent considering they may not be welcomed by them. That was the case with me.

I understand that. I can see why the unwelcoming family would put you off. My whole family aren't religious though, they would be very welcoming.

Perhaps the reason you were rejected is simply because they're just not into you. Religious background may not play a part

Oh I know that. Its one of them where they think I'm good looking, and a good personality but still don't like me. That's girls I suppose lol

In my opinion people are going to read to the full extent of Jewish if you say that you are Jewish but not heavily into it. It's kind of the title that does it, labelling as they say in sociological terms. So if I were you I wouldn't bother mentioning it, kind of move away from any talk of it, up to you though.

Jewish stuff is kind off a distinct area maybe even a little enclosed feeling to many outside the religion. So they might assume that you would wish them to become a part of that and that they may want no part off. Then there's all the historical stuff and that doesn't necessarily sit too comfortably with some who may just want to not get too involved with dealing with it.

So potentially it could be off-putting to those outside the community as many won't feel an inclination to want to involve with that community as they are happy where they are.

Religion can cause all sorts of issues. I used to sit next to a girl who was Roman Catholic in the sixth form. She was dateable and we got on but I didn't really realise as an atheist that her religion might be an issue. I don't think she was really bothered about dating me she had a fair amount of options it seemed. However, me thinking that we could just date if she so wanted, put our beliefs aside and it be a goer was probably a bit ill conceived on my part. She wasn't ardently religious but she followed at least some of the stuff involved. So main thing is, is that it may weigh in more than you think.