Thank you all for your insightful responses! There were a few comments / questions that are inching me towards the core of this issue.
A little background;
I; was raised Catholic but didn't practice - in adult life, attended United Methodist services at the request of my ex. I was always open to it but never felt the "presence". I do live my life, however, following many of the principles illustrated in the Gospel - more out of common sense, courtesy, and respect for my fellow human beings rather than because it was dictated to me through scripture.
She; was raised Catholic, married into an Assemblies of God family and became a lay minister / Sunday school teacher / home group host along with her ex who was on the church board. Her son is now a music minister and is about to graduate with a seminary degree and be ordained.
Since we met, she has gone to church four times with me and none on her own. I'm always willing to go with her to enjoy the music as well as appreciate the message and fellowship. Which brings me to the conversion question(s).
Gesht;
By converting to Islam, do you have to accept certain articles of faith?
If so, do you truly believe in them now and reject your former faith?
If not, will your future husband and his bretheren be offended if you convert without accepting their beliefs?
Also;
Is one measure of how much we love each other going to be how much one of us is willing to compromise on faith?
So, Danlo, Duck, WilliamBlue, shadowind - Given what you know about her background now, I guess this doesn't bode well.
Christians - let me hear from you! Please let me know why we cannot make this work unless I accept your beliefs.
JoeC - I feel your pain bro! |