I know why the word Islam is derived from a word meaning peace. When I was very first getting to know Islam and reading the Qur'an, there was an inner peace that is utterly indescribable. I was happy, peaceful, at ease, calm. It was a beautiful state I was in.
Currently, my significant other ("SO") is reading the Qur'an for the first time and getting to know Islam. He is describing to me the exact feeling that I felt when I was getting to know Islam. This is completely on his own and I in no way influenced him to do this. He's a grown man; he make his own decisions. We have, though, had discussions about the future of our relationship.
To my understanding (and I have verified it with a couple of Christians), Christians believe the only way to Heaven is through accepting Jesus as your personal savior. This is not my belief. I told my SO that I could not see myself spending my life with someone who believe I would burn in Hell in my afterlife. He told me that he does not believe I am going to Hell. So he is now doing some soul-searching and spiritual consideration.
My question to you: Do you think inter-faith relationships can be successful among people of Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)? If so, how? If not, why not?
