handfasting

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Permalink Reply by MoonJoy on March 4, 2011 at 7:10pm

Yes, if both partners respect each other's religion and don't try to convert each other.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kinsella on March 4, 2011 at 7:19pm

My wife and I had a Celtic handfasting ceremony and she is a christian. We are older though and I would like to believe more mature as far as being respectful toward each other.

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Permalink Reply by Daciera Drift on March 5, 2011 at 11:32am

Basically what the others said XD

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Permalink Reply by GarlicClove on March 5, 2011 at 11:50am

Yes, but differences in religion cam make things difficult. You will both have to be willing to compromise. Religious events are a huge part of family life. Will you be willing to celebrate Christmas with him? Will he be willing to celebrate Yule? How does this affect your relationship with his family? Are there shared values that you will be able to instill in your children should you chose to have them?

It all really depends on the two of you as individuals. As for whether you have to be wiccan to be handfasted, I don't think that's the case. At the same time, you may want to be open to incorporating customs and traditions from his own beliefs. A ceremony that means something to both of you will be all the more special.

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Permalink Reply by khanzekha liona on March 5, 2011 at 7:55pm

i will never opt to convert my religion.. well, i guess, respect must be a good solution in our relationship.

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Permalink Reply by Steven on March 11, 2011 at 12:29pm

lamang ang paggalang sa isa't isa paniniwala ngunit mangyaring dalhin ang iyong oras tungkol sa kasal

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Permalink Reply by khanzekha liona on March 18, 2011 at 6:34am

can you type it out in english? i had a hard time understanding it...

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Permalink Reply by Steven on March 18, 2011 at 7:50pm

I sure can my little filipina buddy :)

As long as you both can mutual respect each others beliefs but please take your time about marriage.

<I though I'd give ya a little giggle and try my Tagalog - My Girlfriend gets a good laugh when i do>

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Permalink Reply by wytchwomyn on March 11, 2011 at 3:58pm

Like the others have said respect is a determining factor, but then that applies for all relationship differances for factors. As the pagan in a relationship with a non-pagan it is a bit more difficult at times. Especially as when we were first seeing each other and he was on the fence about commitment due to a bad break-up and when he finially got over the breakup he actually asked me if I did something to him to make him like me spell-wise. Which considering how I feel about manipulations I found offensive at first. I understand though his question was motivated by his lack of understanding of the practice, not that there are not some who would if they could. As a solitary used to keeping my practice on the 'downlow' all he knew was that I practiced/studdied because I don't deny what I believe in I just don't advertise due to privacy concerns.

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on March 12, 2011 at 8:24am

I will be doing a handfasting for a couple who is like this. It will be a double ceremony..

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Permalink Reply by khanzekha liona on March 18, 2011 at 6:35am

wow.. really, can you pls post the events in the ceremony?

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Permalink Reply by Wren Silverleaf on March 12, 2011 at 8:57am

It is very possible for a Christian and wiccan to marry. The key, like other have said is respect. I know couples who are from different religions and make their marriages work.

~Laura

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