I am of Wicca religious beliefs but my family is avidly christian. My father even went so far as to attempt to

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I am of Wicca religious beliefs but my family is avidly christian. My father even went so far as to attempt to "save" me from eternal damnation by making me take sunday school (that didnt go over to well with the church). I appreciate that he is only trying to watch out for me and he really believes that the path I have chosen is an evil one, but it can be kind of hard to deal with sometimes. Does anyone have any advice? Perhaps you've been persecuted for you're religious beliefs in the past and have an idea of what i should do?

Answer 1

At the very beginning my mother was the same way too, with the Sunday school and everything. She didn't believe Wicca was evil, per se, just that it went against God, which is wrong in the Christian doctrine, not necessarily evil.

It took about 7 years for me to ease her into it. She would eventually ask question about it which I was more than happy to answer. She doesn't see it as wrong any more, just different. She still does wish I was Christian, though. That will never change. But the thing is that she gained respect for what I believe in. She even defends my beliefs when others say Wicca is wrong and of "the devil".

So, the best advice is just to be patient. Your dad is your dad and will do anything in the world to protect you. It's a sign he loves you. It's very important to remember that, especially when it seems unfair that he doesn't understand.

Rituals are also simple to accomplish in a sticky situation like this. All you need is a simple white candle and a prayer to your Deities. Remember, magick is within you, not your tools.

Blessed be!

Answer 2

I think you and your father need to sit down and have a long talk. When I was younger I was always forced to go to church and I really thought I was a Christain. One day I started reading other bibles and other types of religions (even wiccan & pegan) and decided what was best to me. Most people only follow what they are told or brought up on and don't even open their mind up enough to experince other cultures and religious beliefs (from my expereince mostly Christains). Ask your every day Christian if they have ever picked up a Budist Bible, or a Hindu Bible, ect. So like I said you should tell your dad that you know he means well, but its your life and you have to find your own path. Religion should not be forced on people and that only pushes people further not closer. You want me to become Christain? Draw me in through love and support, not pressure and religous prejudice. People claim to have fled to the United States to get away from that type of thing yet we still see it here all the time.

Answer 3

Blessed be.

Tricky one this, because familial love is precious, but your faith is part of who you truly are. Unless this path is trodden carefully and with love, it could yet cause clashes and separation that only damages relationships. And any avid Christian may well be difficult to convince that your Wiccan beliefs are healthy.

Two possible strategies.
For coping with the "persecution" element, empathy and meditation might help you. In times of stress, breathe deep and feel yourself in their place - find out as much as you can about their own upbringings, how their own beliefs were formed and solidified, and look at any conflict-points through their eyes. This might help you express yourself to them in a loving, understanding way while gaining the insight to put your point across in ways that might make contextual sense to them, rather than having to deal with things they think are diametrically opposed to "salvation". And simple medititation techniques can help you take stress and frustration and channel it out, so you are refreshed and do not let their words or actions fester inside you.

Find the smiliarities is a potential course of action that might help bring them more understanding of the person you are.
Find things that they're proud of you for. And if the question of faith comes up, remidn them of how proud they are of your achievements and personality, and that these come partly from their beliefs, their parenting, and partly from the person you have nurtured yourself to be, through your wiccan beliefs. If they can be brought to see the things they're proud of as partly Wiccan, maybe they'll be able to unbend a little and accept the person you are as a whole a litle more.

Of course you can always try and explain the positive nature of Wicca, but any particularly avid Christian may well have faith-based answers that prove we're all devil-worshipping spirit-stirrers. Might we worth a try in the later stages of any progress that can be made with them, but not, I would think, as an initial step.

My best wishes and thoughts for your success.

Answer 4

When I first told my mother I was a practicing Witch, she freaked out. I left it alone, tried not to throw it in her face and gave her time to adjust to the idea. She actually bought a book called Paganism and Christianity in the Same Home. (Maybe you can find it?). After awhile, I explained it to her (when she was ready to hear it) the best I could. I told her that she believed one god created the world, which meant everything in the world had a piece of that god within it. I told her I simply gave used the power and energy within the world around me to help my surroundings and myself. That was 9 years ago. My mother still doesn't approve of my religious choices but realizes I am happy and not hurting anyone or anything. You father may never come to accept the choices you have made, and that can hurt. But know that you must remain true to yourself and trust that everything happens for a reason! Blessed Be!

Answer 5

the universe is held together by 4 forces:magnetic force, gravitational force, strong nuclear force and weak nuclear forces.
all these are derived from a central force which cannot be explained by science fully.now, this force controls life everywhere. it has 2 sides: darknesss and light(you chose darkness) by attaining the darkness, you can even become immortal but you cannot become immortal through light. people fear the darkness and death because of the unknown. you are trying to become one with it. God is the force comprising both light and dark Wicca develops your darkness and increases the potential of anger, sorrow, distress, fear, etc. it will make you mad and you will not be able to control it. but with light, you will be flushed will hope, happiness, joy, forgiveness, etc. your life will be so good that you will finally reach HEAVEN. With your Wiccan beliefs, you will not reach heaven but you will be lost in the darkness that you followed. Don't follow it! Search the web for The life force of Ki and practice it. Contact [e-mail] for further advice.

Answer 6

I think it is unwise to rush out and tell the world about your beliefs. Of course, you should try to discuss it with your parents, but I had an ex-girlfriend once that blathered on about my rejecting Christianity and becoming a pagan to quite a number of people. Bear in mind I live in a rural area of the Bible Belt with plans on starting a local business in the future... Not that I really give a damn about what people think, but you really never know how intolerance can affect you.

Answer 7

From my understandings, wicca doesnt require u do much as in terms of big rituals and etc etc. Why not just dont do them in front of your family so they dont go crazy. As for sunday school, just let it go, play along. It's sad but just endure it a bit longer till u are 18.

I know for a fact that religious parents especially christians do not tolerate it no matter how much talking u do. Safe to say, u are not going to change his mind because he thinks he's going to heaven, and u are going to hell. Convincing him otherwise is just going to get u in more trouble.

Answer 8

Before I start to answer, I would like to clarify that I am a devout Catholic...
Well I guess, as long as your belief doesn't make you do things such as hurt other human beings, maybe you could just explain to your family what made you believe in Wicca. But don't expect that they would outright understand and accept, they would not stop...but if you really think that what you believe in is true and makes yourself fell COMPLETE...i think you just have to give them a little information about it...sometimes the things that we don't know, blinds us in accepting and understanding other people. But if they would at least have basic knowledge about it and you could ENSURE them that it would make you HAPPY..then go..

Answer 9

Just tell him straight, I am a witch, I practice white magic, not black, I do not believe in your God, I believe in my own Goddess' and God's. Tell him more about Wicca and hope he understands it. I started looking into Wicca whenever I was about 8 my dad has never forgiven me, so don't worry about it, they may just be close-minded and not open to the possibilites of other religions. People fear things they do not understand.

Answer 10

Your Father is HEAD of his house hold.
It's his job to see that you are given a chance
to know Gods word.

You seem older, so he must have started late.
I pray he doesn't give up.

The Church should have welcomed you.
One day you may need a Christians strenght
to help show you the way.