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All Things Considered: Interfaith marriage

09/07/2017

Interfaith marriage

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Should interfaith marriage be welcomed or resisted?

Should interfaith marriage be welcomed or resisted?  Does it strengthen a community, or add unnecessary stresses?  And what challenges face the people embarking on it?

The summer wedding season is in full swing, as ancient castles, swish
hotels and theme parks now vie for a business which was once dominated by places of worship.

But for some couples, choosing the venue can be a relatively minor headache compared with opposition from their families - and others - who think they shouldn't be marrying someone from a different religion.  

A report this week expresses concern that synagogue membership has fallen because more Jews are marrying non-Jewish partners.  Some Sikhs, Muslims and Christians can face serious problems if they choose to 'marry out'.
On All Things Considered this week, Roy Jenkins and guests discuss interfaith marriage.  Should it be welcomed or resisted?   Does it strengthen a community, or add unnecessary stresses?  And what challenges face the people embarking on it?   

This programme was first broadcast in July 2017.

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