JD Vance wants his Hindu wife to become a Christian

Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on JD Vance’s wish for his Hindu wife to share his faith, offering gentle, biblical advice for those in mixed-faith marriages.

The Vice President of the United States has been hauled over the proverbial coals for admitting that he would like his wife to share his faith. Married since 2014 to Hindu, Usha, who was raised by Indian immigrant parents, Vance became a Catholic just six years ago, in 2019. The implications for their marriage are interesting, as they raise their three children together.

All of us are on a spiritual journey but to expect two to become one where shared values aren’t present suggests there may be turbulence and heartache ahead. Jesus told us to love our neighbour as ourselves (Matthew 22:39). There’s no closer neighbour than our spouse but these two were already married and since he was not a Hindu we might say their oneness has been compromised since.