Quiz: Are You Ready for an Interfaith or Mixed-Marriage?

Quiz: Are You Ready for an Interfaith or Mixed-Marriage?

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While we have seen an amazing increase in cross-cultural pairings, interfaith marriages and a huge movement toward fellowship of people of all faiths, we all have very deep-rooted beliefs about religion and about merging families from different faiths and cultures. It is important to shine a light on what we truly believe and how ready we are to step out of the box of upbringing to marry the person we love.

Readiness Scoring

Please answer the following questions honestly and at the end I will share your "readiness scoring."

If you got four or more in any of the following categories please see the message for you in the category.

If you're an A:
If you got four or more A's you need to review your mindset about religion and religious beliefs, as well as some of the beliefs of your upbringing, and check in to see if you can truly open your heart to someone of a different faith or background and love them without worrying that you are betraying your faith or your parents.

If you're a B
If you got Four or more B's you still have a lot of "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" attached to your idea about mixed-pairings, and there is still a great deal of hesitancy. We all are products of our cultures and belief systems, so give yourself some time to sort out the issues and consider counseling with someone who specialized in interfaith issues. It can help you both work on hesitancies to embracing your love.

If You're a C
Full speed ahead with wedding planning. You are almost there, just working out some last ditch hesitations about your love. Open the lines of communications with your beloved and make sure you lead on each other and talk things through at every turn.

Excerpted from Your Interfaith Wedding: A Guide to Blending Faiths, Cultures, and Personal Values into One Beautiful Wedding Ceremony by Laurie Sue Brockway, Praeger. All rights reserved.

If You're a D
You are definitely ready to marry your mixed-match mate! Open your heart and have a great wedding!

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