What is a mixed faith marriage? A mixed faith marriage, or interfaith marriage, is one in which the partners have different approaches to religosity. In a mixed faith marriages, spouses may profess belief in different religions, or one may have no religious belief at all. Orientation toward religion may be a significant source of conflict in a marriage as couples attempt to navigate differing approaches to problems, changes in behaviors or values, parenting challenges, participation in religious coming-of-age rituals, or extended family relationships.
“Sometimes back then it felt like we were patching the airplane we were flying with parts that were already on fire. And there have been
“We can have different beliefs from one another while still being connected.”
“A mixed faith marriage has an impact on both the husband and wife. Those impacts may not be identical. Looking at the differences men and
“The first few months going to church with our 5 children was hard for me emotionally. I was on the verge of tears most weeks.
“All my life, I have cared deeply about being a good person. And until I accepted my mixed faith marriage for what it was, I
“As a newly married 30-year-old Mormon woman, I didn’t expect to be sitting on a pew alone each Sunday. However, that is exactly where I
“Sarah (name changed) sat across from me, shifting on the therapy couch. “I’m just so lonely,” she said through tears. “We used to be able
“One common theme that has repeatedly come up in my own mixed-faith marriage, as well as most of the couples that I work with, is
“The following year our kids started leaving the LDS Church and again my husband and I processed it differently, had different emotional experiences, and this
“If you find yourself in a mixed-faith marriage – whether by choice or not – please know that there is so much goodness and growth
Exponent II provides feminist forums for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum to share their diverse life experiences in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. Through these exchanges, we strive to create a community to better understand and support each other.
