Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-70).

Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 1992. / This is an electronic reproduction of TREN, #029-0249. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-94).

Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-94).

Le monde entier est en train de subir le brassage des populations au moins deux fois plus intense qu'il y a cinquante ans. Les gens traversent le globe, menés d'un côté par la curiosité, la volonté de connaître et de comprendre les différentes nations, cultures, religions etc., l'envie d'élargir ses propres horizons, et d'un autre côté par la recherche d'une vie meilleure. Sur ces routes dessinées par les différentes volontés les destins des personnes dissemblables se croisent et c'est à ce moment-là, confrontés à la diversité nationale, culturelle, religieuse, linguistique, … qu'ils choisissent de vivre ou de renoncer à une histoire d'amour avec un ‘étranger' à ses propres valeurs. Je souhaite comprendre cette partie de la population, statistiquement minoritaire, qui décide de braver des interdits et de s'unir avec une personne d'une autre confession, et ceux malgré la société et surtout les représentants religieux qui favorisent les couples homogames. Pourquoi choisir ‘un(e) étranger(ère)' quand la grande majorité préfère de se marier avec une personne qui leurs ressemble de point de vue religieux et culturel? Qu'offre de plus l'union interconfessionnelle pour renoncer aux solutions plus faciles ? Dans quelles conditions est-il possible un tel mariage ? Quelle sont des relations des couples mixtes avec la société ? A travers nos recherches, basées sur la théorie de don de Marcel Mauss : donner, recevoir, rendre, nous souhaitons apporter les réponses à toutes ces questions. / The world is undergoing the mixing of populations at least two times more intense than fifty years ago. People across the globe, led on one side by curiosity, the desire to know and understand the different nations, cultures, religions ..., the desire to broaden its horizons, and on the other hand by the search of a better life. On these routes drawn by different wills destinies intersect dissimilar people and this is then faced with diverse national, cultural, religious, linguistic, they choose to live ... or not a story love with a 'stranger' to its own values. I want to understand this part of the population, statistically minority who decides to defy prohibitions and to live with a person of another faith, and despite those society and especially religious representatives who promote homogamous couples. Why choose a foreign when the vast majority of people prefer to marry someone who theirs resembles (from the point of view of religion and culture)? Under what conditions is it possible such a marriage? What are the relations of mixed couples with society? Through our research, based on the theory of gift Marcel Mauss: giving, receiving, making, we want to give the answers to all these questions.

This thesis focuses on two issues among the many comprising the broad subject of the relationship between Jews and non-Jews according to Jewish law. The issues are: (1) the prohibition against selling real estate in the land of Israel to non-Jews; and (2) the prohibition against intermarriage. / The prohibition against selling real estate in the land of Israel to non-Jews is based upon a Rabbinic interpretation of the phrase "lo Tehanem" from Deut. 7:2. In the period of the "Rishonim" (from Maimonides till Radbaz) the general view was that this prohibition was still in force and applied to contemporary non-Jews. From the beginning of the modern era, however, this prohibition, as a result of the new reality facing the struggling Jewish settlement in the land of Israel, became problematic. / The prohibition against intermarriage underwent a reverse development. During the Talmudic period most of the Rabbis, guided by the context of the Biblical text, argued that the Biblical prohibition only concerned the "Seven Nations" who used to live in Canaan at the time of the conquest and the settlement. But at the beginning of the modern era a rabbinic consensus gradually emerged that this Biblical prohibition related not only to the "Seven Nations" or "Ancient Pagans", but to all non-Jews at all times. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

Mémoire (M.E.S.R.)--Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 1999. / Document électronique également accessible en format PDF. CaQCU

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As Muslims increasingly cross ethnic, religious, and social barriers within Western societies, the rate of interfaith marriages continues to rise. As a result, several issues are generated within the Muslim community globally. One of these issues focuses on the subjectivity of Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men since Islamic religious texts may be unclear and indirect regarding the issue. Additionally, Muslims in the West are increasingly exposed to individuals from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, which raises the probability of exogamy. Many Muslims residing in the West do not have issues with exogamy; it is mostly familial and societal expectations that exude stress when individuals intermarry within the Muslim community. Openness to intermarriage among Muslims in the West can be attributable to differences in faith and identity development of second-generation Muslims growing up in Western countries, which can lead to a differentiation of Muslim identity in comparison to their parents and extended family. Regardless of the taboo and stigma that exist with regard to intermarriage in Islam, Muslim interfaith marriages in the West arguably can be seen as microcosmic representations of positive pluralistic relations in contemporary times. Through discussions of data collected for this research, this thesis considers the issues and ideas mentioned above as it considers the experiences of Muslims in interfaith marriages in Western societies by considering notions of gender, globalization, and religious pluralism. / Thesis / Master of Arts (MA)

Marriages with differences in religion are a source of misunderstanding, friction, and disharmony, and as a result, such marriages are exposed to a breakdown. Religion is not merely a set of beliefs, but a way of living and thinking. When this differs, it causes misunderstanding in the family and may cause marriage failure as adjustments to each other becomes compocated. D vorce is much more common in mixed marriages whether of different culture, religious or socio-economic background than when the backgrounds are similar. Religious similarity is linked to marital durability. The researcher wanted to indicate through this work that the increase of. marriages between people of different religious faiths does not really matter to people any longer. It is proved in this research that the outcome of such marriages is in most cases disastrous. Mixed marriages are the object of attention in every society because of their life meaning. Marriage is more than a relationship between individuals. It involves many more people, It is suggested in this study that African traditional methods like mahundwane (camping or a miniature village), betrothal and the giving of thakha (bride wealth} in marriage should be used to prevent both mixed marriages and marital problems which usually leads to marriage breakdown. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D. Litt et Phil. (Religious Studies)