What can be the Child’s Religion when parents belong to different religion?
I am hindu and my wife is a muslim and we both got married under Special Marriage Act 1954. Can our kids have any one of our religions. I need a legal advice on this. Does law permits to have any religion of the parents or just the religion of the father.
Child can have whatever religion he/she chooses, bud.
July 16th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
The child is usually whatever the religion of the mother is.
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July 16th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
They can have any religion they choose.
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July 16th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Child can have whatever religion he/she chooses, bud.
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July 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
My kids are Catholic and Anglican. They like to be both.
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July 16th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
dont force a religion. Let the kid choose if they want to be religious
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
lol! Troll.
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Why not let your child have the religion they choose to have. Teach them about both religions and let them decide for themselves which to be.
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July 16th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
There is no law stating that a child has to be raised in any particular religion. just raise them in the religion of whichever one of you practices their faith more. That way it’s easier.
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July 16th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
You would have to ask this question in the Law section for a legal answer. So try Politics & Government > Law & Ethics
This is Religion and Spirituality, thus opinions here are not about the legal position in India.
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July 16th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Religion shouldnt be tied to laws my friend.
Furthermore,a child is incapable of making significant spiritual choices for himself as he doesnt possess the intellectual capability of an adult.
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July 16th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
When the child is old enough to choose for themselves allow them to make their own decision so they are not unhappy about what religion they are.
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July 16th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Muslim
In the words of the Prophet Muhammad: "Every person is born with the innate religious faith (to submit to God Almighty)." Thus when an individual accepts Islam, he is not turning his back on any prior revelation but rather is returning to the original and true revelation of Allah and to his own nature as a creation of Allah. This being the case, Islam is your birthright-
Islam is an Arabic word which means ‘Submission to the Will of God’ Islam refers to the name of the religion-while a Muslim refers to a person who practices Islam [submission to God]
Islam is not a new religion , but a final restatement of the original revelation that has been conveyed to humanity by messengers and prophets sent by GOD
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July 16th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
You can try to force this one . . . . (it won’t work)
You can try to force that one . . . . (it won’t work)
You can not teach ANY religion . . . . (that won’t work, either)
At some point, your children will pick their OWN religion. I would practice your given faith, and explain what you believe, WHY you believe and show tolerance toward the other faith. Let each parent show what they believe and why. At some age, your kids will choose their own path . . .
Dan in Miami
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July 16th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
If youre asking this in the context of law, then it depends on which country you live in.
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July 16th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Religion is by choice.Please discuss with your wife and do act in agreement with her.Normally it is the father’s religion.All religions point to the same God.
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July 16th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
I think you can choose whatever religion. After reading the act it doesn’t specifically address the religion of the child.
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http://www.netlawman.co.in/acts/special-marriage-act-1954.php
July 16th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Dear friend there is noting called religion in marriage as it is a bond between 2 people and if you are so particular about religion discuss with your wife and then come to a conclusion, if you think anyone should change religion then the child can take up that religion.Please refer to a lawyer for further clarification.
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July 16th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Basically kids (minors) belong to the religion of their father.The bringing up the children will decide to which religion they belonged to.After attaining majority the child then as a major can opt for the religion he wanted to profess & practice.However, during their minority it is the father religion that is labeled.
After the marriage the religion of both the spouses continued to be intact.freedom of religion has been guaranteed under the constitution of India.As the child can not determine its religion on its own the natural guardian(father) is having that right of determination of religion of his minor children.Mother is not the natural guardian in the presence of father, as the law says so .
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July 16th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Seek advice from a lawyer, refer http://www.advocatekhoj.com/
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