Interfaith Weddings

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Interfaith weddings are perceived by many to be a threat to the future of various religious sects. Changing your perspective just a little bit, and seeing it as an opportunity for your religion instead of a threat can make a world of difference - both for your community and for the brides and grooms out there.

Reaching out to couples at such an important time in their lives is important and is crucial to maintaining a relationship between that couple and the religious community.

As a Minister, Priest, or Rabbi, being asked to perform the ceremony should be a thrill instead of something that causes angst. Discuss the challenges that the couple will face, have them look forward in their lives about their children - will they be raising them under your religious faith? How will your community at large react to the news of an interfaith wedding? How can you help to encourage their acceptance into the community.

As a couple facing the challenge of an interfaith wedding, be confident in knowing that love will prevail over all the challenges that face you in life. Love does not know any boundaries, and the act of falling in love is not something that can be or should be restricted by any sort of rule or societal obligation. It is important that you face the challenges in front of you head on. Make people understand that it is not interfaith weddings that is a threat to their community, but instead it is community reaction to interfaith weddings that is the problem.

A community cannot grow unless it encourages and fosters membership within that community. Welcoming new members into the community, rather than shunning those who seek to introduce them to the community is the holy thing to do.

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