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Interfaith Relationships

Jill Critchley Rubin

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Finding the Root of the Problem

Religion is not the source of every conflict in an interfaith relationship.

Anticipating Change

Interfaith relationships often result in deeper religious convictions, even in those who were previously non-practicing.

A Theology of Pluralism

Converting personal issues of faith into a social context: how I made peace with my Christian faith and my Jewish fiance.

Creating An Interfaith Wedding Service

Rabbi Devon Lerner's six-step plan to creating a unique interfaith wedding service...

The Interfaith Wedding Ceremony: Part 3

How to process, where to stand and what music to use are typical issues that most interfaith couples overlook at first - not realizing that the answers to these questions are very different in each religious tradition.

Choosing our Battles

Although it is human nature to react to a verbal attack by defending oneself, we have to learn to choose our battles wisely.

The Interfaith Wedding Ceremony: Part 2

The most difficult step in planning an interfaith wedding ceremony is determing where it will be held and who will officiate. This article includes some helpful links to get you started.

The Interfaith Wedding Ceremony; Part 1

Dealing with the many opinions that go into planning a wedding can be quite stressful. This goes double for an interfaith wedding if you don't have a plan.

Speaking Each Other's Language

Being involved in an interfaith relationship, requires us to learn an entirely new language while addressing the faith of our partners.

Who Is Likely to Intermarry?

While there has been speculation that there is a type of person predisposed to intermarry, we cannot assume that all interfaith couples fit this narrow description.

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