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ABRIDGED ...I really do not want to go to her church. That was made clear and she still wants to go out.

Hmm, I wonder about the churchgoer. My thought would be how serious she is about 2 Corinthians 6:14?

Very impressive choice of scriptures Flamesabers! You have stated you're not particularly religious, but that is a very appropriate verse for whybreasts and his lady friend to think about. Actually, it's a wise thing for anyone to consider as they enter into a relationship whether they are Christian, non Christian or something else.

I grew up in a Christian home. (Ironically, throughout the years I attended Sunday school I was often only one of a handful of boys, if not the only boy in my class). As far as I'm aware, practically all of my family is Christian to this day. It's not just transgenderism that I'm the black sheep of the family so to speak. I've also read about the strife that typically ensues when a believer marries to an unbeliever, or when either the husband or wife realize they're no longer a Christian and no longer want to go through the motions anymore. It can become even crazier when the couple have children. Depending on the church, there can be a lot of pressure for a couple to attend services together and be yoked together in a spiritual sense.

I think while people of different beliefs can be a couple, mutual respect is needed for each other's differences in order for the relationship to be sustainable.

For me, this realization dawned on me when I realized that Mrs. Right would have to not only be open about my gender non-conformity/crossdressing, but also not be a devout believer who believes all non-believers must be saved to avoid eternity in hell. I don't like being proselytized to, nor do I appreciate the belief that to be moral one must be a Christian.

It is a great shame that religion is used to persecute people who do not fall on either side of the fence ! I think that goes for most religions .
I am of a firm believer in accepting the world in its full glory , because there so such thing as black/ white .
Many of us here fall in that spectrum here .