Of course ideological similarities aren’t a guarantee of a happy relationship; for me and for many others, they’re necessary, but I know of nobody for whom they’re sufficient.
Dating a person with religious beliefs which do not have a practical influence on their lives, I have tremendous difficulty respecting them. This is not a hypothetical matter, it’s a mistake I’ve learned to avoid. I know people for whom it does not seem to be an issue, but anyone for whom it is is better off taking it seriously than following advice to exercise tolerance.
That sounds like a fair idea for discussion post. I’ll make one later today, unless you feel like doing it first.
Of course ideological similarities aren’t a guarantee of a happy relationship; for me and for many others, they’re necessary, but I know of nobody for whom they’re sufficient.
Dating a person with religious beliefs which do not have a practical influence on their lives, I have tremendous difficulty respecting them. This is not a hypothetical matter, it’s a mistake I’ve learned to avoid. I know people for whom it does not seem to be an issue, but anyone for whom it is is better off taking it seriously than following advice to exercise tolerance.
That sounds like a fair idea for discussion post. I’ll make one later today, unless you feel like doing it first.