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Dear Julien,
This posting should answer most of your question:
The short answer is no, she need not convert but she has to agree that the children be raised Catholic, not just Christian. The Church cannot baptize any child without a good hope that they will be raised Catholic, because this is what She and we believe is best for them, as well as your future wife.
I am very concerned that you may not be aware of how different the Islamic faith is from the Catholic faith, though your future wife may be.
You said:
The only thing is, she would like to stick to her own religion and beliefs.
I understand her reasoning seeing she could be killed for converting to another faith.
- Did she tell you this?
- Are you aware of the silent sharia?
- Why would your future wife want to adhere to a faith that greatly disrespects women and limits their freedom?
- Does she know that from a Catholic view, she is made in the image and likeness of God and is very precious in His eyes?
The theological differences are so great!
Catholics believe in a [Loving Father/Loving Son] relationship.
This is blasphemous to practicing Muslims as the only relationship they are allowed to accept is a [Master/Slave] theology. This is why there is so much infighting among Muslims themselves.
My colleagues may have something else to say, but I would seriously talk these issues over before things get more serious.
Here is a posting from a Muslim that wished to convert us. I think you will find it interesting:
I hope this helps,
Mike
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