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Question
Dear Le Anne,
You provided an excellent answer to my question about dating a Muslim man
several weeks ago. I am enjoying spending time with my new boyfriend but
am worried my heart will be broken.
Simply put, can he marry a non-virgin woman? Does this depend on his
preferences and that of his family? I am wondering how to bring the topic of
our interfaith relationship up in a discussion, and how to talk about it. I
normally would not bring up such a serious issue regarding commitment at
such an early stage, but I do not want to become involved in a relationship
that will lead to a brick wall and a sore heart.
Many thanks for your help and advice,
Emma
Greetings Emma, and thanks for your question. These days, it's really depends more on his own preferences and his family. I think the only way you can get to the bottom of this question is to have a very frank discussion with him. If this person means more to you than a casual relationship that may last a while and then fade (at which point, the question wouldn't be as much of a concern), then you must ask him directly. It may be that you won't get the answer you were hoping for, but as you say, it would avoid the 'brick wall and sore heart.'
Good luck, and I hope this helps!
peace,
Le Anne
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Answers by Expert:
Le Anne Clausen
Expertise
I can answer questions on Arab culture, including differences in cultures among Arab countries and sub-groups. I can also answer questions on Christian-Muslim relations, interfaith issues in general, and human rights and peacemaking issues in the Middle East.
Experience
I was a human rights worker for four years in the Middle East, and have spent time in Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. I speak intermediate Arabic; some Hebrew; and am starting Persian (Farsi, Dari). I have led a half-dozen educational delegations to the area for North American groups; and I have led trainings for nearly a thousand international human rights volunteers coming into the area over my years there. I am now working to launch an interfaith peace-teams based human rights organization, hopefully in the next two years. I am also currently editing the manuscript for my first book, a firsthand account of my time in the Middle East
Publications
"Be the Healers," (next steps after Abu Ghraib) The Lutheran magazine, July 2004.
www.christian-muslim.net
www.seminaryaction.org
www.young-activist.blogspot.com
Multiple press releases which I wrote from the field, as well as media interviews/articles about my work are also available via Google search.
Education/Credentials
I have an MA in Christian-Muslim relations; and I am now continuing my studies at Chicago Theological Seminary (www.ctschicago.edu). I also have a BA in Religion concentrating in global service, from Wartburg College, (www.wartburg.edu).
Awards and Honors
I received the Dell Award for Peace and Justice from Wartburg College. I have spoken and led workshops and trainings at over one hundred church congregations, colleges, schools, organizations
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