Interfaith marriages
... Interfaith marriages are on the rise among young couples living in Egypt, Lebanon and the United States. ... It does not take a rocket scientist to realize that inter faith marriages are likely to occur. ... "I think our society is heading toward a certain religious tolerance concerning mixed marriages," says Mahmoud Rifaat, 49. ... Christianity offers different views regarding interfaith marriages. While, Coptic Christians are not encouraged to marry outside Christianity, interfaith marriages are not forbidden. There are no specific rulings on inter faith marriages within Christianity however; it is considered taboo if a Christian woman marries outside her faith. The Jewish faith permits interfaith marriages. ... It found that only one-third of children of interfaith couples are being raised Jewish, but saw a rise in Jewish education at all levels. ... Currently there are over a million interfaith marriages in the United States. ... What makes interfaith marriages last is the communication, which takes place prior to marriage. ... " Some may ask what the chances are for interfaith marriages lasting forever. ... However, contrary to what some may presume, there are no statistics showing that interfaith marriages are more likely to be unsuccessful or fail in comparison to regular marriages. ... Also changing, say interfaith couples, is each partners insistence on retaining some of his or her faith traditions and passing them on to their children. ... " Not all interfaith marriages end happily ever after.