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How interfaith couples navigate changing spiritual commitments

My wife and I promised to raise our kids in her faith tradition but I've grown more serious about my own spiritual practice and our children are confused about why mommy and daddy believe different things. We're both trying to honor our agreement but it's creating tension in our marriage and mixed messages for the kids.

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An interfaith couple struggles to maintain their original agreement as one partner's practice deepens and creates household discord.

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