Victoria,
In addition to Bob's answer, I just wanted to pitch in my two cents.
You said:
The problem is, I'm a Christian and he knows that. He wants me to convert and he doesn't seem to be budging on this.
Catholics are Christians as well! The word Catholic, besides meaning everywhere one and universal, also means according to its totality.
For short, the Catholic faith is the Christian faith according to its totality.
Faithful, practicing Catholic Christians follow and practice everything Jesus asked them to practice and obey.
There are no inventions. Teachings of the Church are developed and clarified for the faithful from generation to generation.
Unlike the confusion you can see in Protestant denominations, Catholic Christians have a peace of mind, knowing that the Holy Spirit is guiding the teaching authority of the Church, which Jesus Himself gave to St. Peter and his future successors. Even when scandalous popes, cardinals, bishops, and priests embarrass the Church with pubic sins and grave public evil, these sins have no effect on the Teachings of the Church which will always be protected. Jesus promised as much when He founded His Church in Matthew's Gospel. (See Matthew 16:13-19)
You said:
- So I guess my question is why do I convert?
Bob answered this pretty well, though I would be remiss if I didn't share these pages:
Though we would encourage you to look into the faith, your fiancé has no right to give you this type of ultimatum.
We are not Muslim; we don't force people to join our faith under duress.
The Church holds each person's free will as paramount.
I hope this helps,
Mike
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