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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP: I can understand your points if we had not previously agreed that he would attend mass with us every week. THAT is what I am upset about. My father, for example, was not Catholic but I would never have known the difference because he went to church with us every week and encouraged our religious beliefs just as much as my mom did. Same with an uncle of mine.

I would totally agree with everything you all are saying IF DH DID NOT AGREE PREVIOUSLY to attend mass with us every week. That's just what is upsetting me. [/quote]

PP with Muslim husband.   I do understand your being upset about this.  I do.  But let me offer a perspective from the other side of this:  Before marriage, I originally agreed send any kids we had to a private Islamic school.  I researched it.  Learned about the curriculum, etc., and agreed.  And genuinely meant that.   All before having kids.

But when we ended up actually having kids, and I learned what my daily/regular interaction would be with any school, I no longer felt comfortable with that promise.    I am fortunate that my husband at least tried to compromise on this (and we did -- private secular school).   And we're happy.  The kids go to Islamic Weekend School, and my husband is the primary participating parent there.  I am the primary participating parent at regular school functions.     We both go when we can, but you get the picture.

If this issue is not a deal breaker for your marriage, and I hope it's not, try to find a compromise you can both live with.[/quote]

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