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Trouble
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Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
My DH is adamant about having the baby christened. I was raised that the children take the mother's religion. I am not Christian, although I too was baptized. This was a big enough issue when we got married, and I was FORCED to get married in their church. I really don't want to make a big issue of it, and I KNOW that the ILs will have a fit if the baby is not christened.
Any BTDTs with advice?
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
I guess my question is that if they take your religion does it not permit baptizing? Do you practice you religion?
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| Posted 11/1/06 3:39 PM |
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
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Shana
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Re: Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
FM, AGAIN.
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| Posted 11/1/06 3:47 PM |
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casey31
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Re: Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
I'm Jewish and DH is catholic-
we decided a long time ago to try and raise our babies with exposure and some education in both religions- celebrate both holidays, etc.
Poor baby  will have a bris and a baptism!  Lots of presents for him! 
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| Posted 11/1/06 4:05 PM |
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Trouble
I am going 2 be a BIG brother?
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Re: Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
Posted by btrflygrl
FM, AGAIN.
 
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| Posted 11/1/06 4:11 PM |
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Trouble
I am going 2 be a BIG brother?
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Re: Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
Posted by MrsBlueSash
I guess my question is that if they take your religion does it not permit baptizing? Do you practice you religion?
It is not that it does not permit it, but it is not a Jesus-based religion and I feel like I'd be a hypocrite going through a baptismal.
I do plan on exposing the baby to all religions (including the judeo-christian religions) & letting then choose, as my parents did for me.
I just feel like the ILS do not take my beliefs seriously. As it is we had to get married in their church, celebrate Christmas, even though it is more of a family thing for me than a religious one, and Easter. I just think that it is not fair that they get to impose these boundaries. If DH wants to celebrate I would never try to stand in his way & actually encourage that time between him & his family. They, however, would flip if I had DH forego Christmas for a Winter Solstice celebration, KWIM?
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| Posted 11/1/06 4:15 PM |
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snuggleupagus
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Re: Any non-Christian MTB with Christian DHs?
Posted by Trouble
Posted by MrsBlueSash
I guess my question is that if they take your religion does it not permit baptizing? Do you practice you religion?
It is not that it does not permit it, but it is not a Jesus-based religion and I feel like I'd be a hypocrite going through a baptismal.
I do plan on exposing the baby to all religions (including the judeo-christian religions) & letting then choose, as my parents did for me.
I just feel like the ILS do not take my beliefs seriously. As it is we had to get married in their church, celebrate Christmas, even though it is more of a family thing for me than a religious one, and Easter. I just think that it is not fair that they get to impose these boundaries. If DH wants to celebrate I would never try to stand in his way & actually encourage that time between him & his family. They, however, would flip if I had DH forego Christmas for a Winter Solstice celebration, KWIM?
Here's the thing, you might have confused your intent in general by agreeing to the church/religious wedding. That said, I have to say this is a personal choice for you and your DH...not your ILs or even YOUR parents to make or tell you what to do. Best of luck to you!
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| Posted 11/1/06 5:56 PM |
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