I also studied his advice for approaching and dating women. I believe that marriage and kids is not something that can't be handled, I'm sure that once kids arrive somehow both parents will do whatever it takes to be there for the kids, however I'm also sure that you will be the one most likely to carry the weight a bit more and of course feel it too. Marrying a non-Mormon is not something you do it is something that happens. I married outside the church and have no regrets. Do you have any knowlege of the bible. Is it naive to think we could raise our children to fully participate in two different faiths. Do you drink alcohol. I would suggest having a list of chores that need to be done, and anyone can check them off. By all means, I encourage you to try having those discussions and to make a mental note of when you would choose to walk away instead.
If everything she is taught is correct and the Mormon church is "true" she should be able to research any anti-Mormon books or movies and prove their criticisms are lies. I also definitely don't want her raising my future children, though, and I'll be very clear about that. He went out and purchased a promise ring, but was holding off on giving it to me. She really likes me, and if she could change one thing about me it would be my lack of religion. The Church encourages people to be a good influence on one another, and she will probably expect you to dress well for her. I appreciate all the replies explaining the extent of the aggravation and pain I likely will face. It would be foolish to acquiesce a Mormon girl to drink coffee. And I learned how freeing that is.
Do you and your girlfriend have any kind of plan for how you're going to manage your relationship while you're both in residency. It's a foolish dream I suppose. I've been in a similar situation before. Today, I actually feel like I might literally go insane. I have done it many times and the repercussions are that they treat me very poorly, but th. In my view, baptism at 8 is just a variation on infant baptism. I think in most situations its either you join or she leaves- either you, or the church. He is an Anesthesiologist.
Due to their religious teachings, Mormons do not smoke, drink alcohol or caffeinated "hot drinks" coffee or tea [13]or do drugs. But realistically, if she is not open minded enough to even listen to someone who has a contrasting view of the church - how will she not continually discount you and your lack of beliefs. The history of racism and violence is upsetting. And most of those end up with both people losing their faith or a divorce. It is an act of faith. If you are not old enough to consider marriage, you should be careful about having a serious, exclusive relationship.