I want to introduce my boyfriend to my parents but they're strict?

[SongArtist]

I met my boyfriend's parents. Both of them are really nice & they really like me. I want to introduce him (he's nice, fun, funny, chill type of person) to my parents but the problem is that my parents are very strict-mostly on RELIGION. They told me that if I am going to have a boyfriend, he needs to be Christian. Yes, I agree with them....but the thing is that my boyfriend is not Christian. His mom has been asking me why I haven't introduce him to my parents. I felt really bad. I know that if my parents find out that I am dating a guy who is not Christian....they would really really do harsh things to me like two years ago when I have dated someone who was not up to my parent's standards. It was horrible that my Junior year was really painful that I could not bare. I know the consequences of dating a guy out of my religion. Please do not say that religion should not matter in a relationship. And that I am old enough to make my decisions. <-ok, I kind of agreed but the thing is that my parents told me that I am still their daughter, & need to listen to them. I really do not want to hide about him...but knowing the consequences, I am just afraid. I know that they will disapprove of him if they found out. I am not sure how to introduce him to my parents.
I am going to be 19 upcoming Monday. Oh, when introducing a boyfriend to my parents, they would ask the question: what is his religion. ><

 

[Rachel]

Do you mind adding how old you are?

Honestly... I have parents like yours and had to deal with bf hell w/ them since i started holding hands on the playground in 5th grade. What I realized the smartest thing to do is to literally just not even introduce them. A fire can't burn if you dont give it fuel, so why throw sticks in the pit when you aren't being forced to? Like, no offense, but let's be realistic for one second; You're young and people date many many people before they find their life partner (even though at the time you think that each one is 'the one'). So just statistically, this guy most likely isn't going to be the person that will be holding your hand on your death bed.... So I find it dumb to introduce them and have to go through all the BS and stuff only for you guys to break up eventually and then the next guy you go through the same thing... over and over again until you find your husband. So instead just wait to introduce your bfs until you are older and haved moved out and they can't really do or say much or wait until you are in a very serious, long term relationship. And hey, if he IS "the one," then hell be around long enough for you guys to move out and you they will meet him anyways.. this way it's just waiting so that it will be a more positive experience bceause you'll be older.

 

[Cluless]

Introduce him to your parents and don't mention his religion. let them see what a cool person he is, then when they are warmed up to him and like him, then tell then when/if it comes up.

 

[michael b]

if ur living on ur own and they dislike ur boyfriend dont talk to them for awhile. RELIGION DOESNT MATTER!!!! make ur own decisions. u might be their daughter but its YOUR life. not theirs.