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Interfaith marriage

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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Sun 12 Aug 2018 09:03
大象传媒 Radio Wales

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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鈥檛 be marrying someone from a different religion.聽

A report this week expresses concern that synagogue membership has fallen because more Jews are marrying non-Jewish partners.聽 Some Sikhs, Muslims and Christians can face serious problems if they choose to 鈥榤arry out鈥�.

On All Things Considered this week, Roy Jenkins and guests discuss interfaith marriage.聽 Should it be welcomed or resisted?聽聽 Does it strengthen a community, or add unnecessary stresses?聽 And what challenges face the people embarking on it?聽

This programme was first broadcast in July 2017

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  • Sun 9 Jul 2017 09:03
    大象传媒 Radio Wales
  • Sun 12 Aug 2018 09:03
    大象传媒 Radio Wales

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  • All Things Considered

    Religious affairs programme, tackling thorny issues in a thought-provoking manner