contradicting faith

Submitted by same situation (Australia), Jul 27, 2009 at 11:42

I understand where you are coming from and the confusion that comes with this sticky situation. I was with my partner for 4 years and then he had to go overseas for work, we kept in contact every day and he told me he loved me and couldn't wait for me to come up and live with him in Syria.

It had been 6 weeks since he had been gone and then one day he asked if i was ever going to convert to the Muslim faith and i said no. (We had spoken about this previously and he accepted that i believed in my catholic faith.) Anyhow, i said i wouldnt and then he expained how important his religion is and that he has adapted to his culture in Syria and didn't want to be with me any more.

Just like that after 4 blissful years together. I don't believe religion should get in the way of true love. I know that i deserve to be with someone who loves me for me and not on the sole basis of religion. I knew that if i converted, it would simply be a transition to another religion, i would not truly believe in the Muslim faith and therefor it would be a lie. Mind you my partner use to drink alcohol, eat pork and gamble...all of which are apparent sins in Muslim faith.. Contradicting loser.

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