Closing the gaps in religion

There are many different religions that ask and answer many different questions.  Some questions remain unasked and others remain unanswered.  There are people that believe their religious beliefs are the only way to true enlightenment while there are others who look into many religions and schools of philosophy for the answers to life's big questions.  I have encountered people who are very adamant that their way is the only way, and they seem very pushy, and some threatening.  I have also met others who are more understanding and gentle in the sharing of their beliefs, even if their intention is to convert the other person to their beliefs.  My boyfriend and I seem to have quite radically different spiritual/religious beliefs, and have clashed on many occassions, almost to the point of ending our relationship.  He has been going to church with me for quite some time, voicing his opposition to me to the way some of the members try to force him to believe as they do.  I don't even believe some of the extreme views of my church, although I don't always voice my opinions.  Sometimes I feel it is best to remain silent rather than to engage in a battle that may never end.

I am a Christian.  I am not opposed to learning about, and even experimenting with, other schools of belief.  I do not believe that Eastern religions are satanic, as most in my church do.  I practice meditation and yoga.  I also meditate on Biblical passages that I either find helpful or have questions about.  I really feel bad about the way I have been pressuring my boyfriend to keep going to my church.  I want to support his search for the truth wherever he may find it.  I have stood up to a few people who I have radically different opinions with, and walked away when things went nowhere.  I don't feel like giving up on my church yet, but I will support my boyfriend in his search by attending other places occasionally.  He has also listened to me read my favorite Bible passages, and we have taken some time to discuss them about why they are important to me and why he may not agree. I still think it is possible for 2 people to have a relationship when their beliefs are different.  My boyfriend taught me a lot about respect and tolerance.