I converted of my free will because Hinduism gave me peace of mind.
2006-07-14 20:50:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anya (Marissa) 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My parents think I'm a Pagan because I became a Kardecist Spiritism and that I will burn in Hell. But they still love me. Sometimes it is difficult to bridge the boundaries, but a little tolerance and understanding goes a long way.
Hopefully time and reverence will settle their disputes with your choice. All you can do sometimes is be forgiving, and allow them to fret a little. If they have no desire to understand you decision, there is nothing you can really do, but to continue on, and love them.
2006-07-14 21:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You made a decision to leave the religion of your family - something you had to have known would cause some pain and suffering in your family, like any religious conversion can in any family.
Now you have to take accountability for your decision - reconciliation will not come easily, and it will not come soon. In time, your family may (or may not) ease into this decision. But for the moment, you are the author of this discomfort. You must own up to your role in creating it, and accept that you, and you alone, have brought this into the picture.
What can you do? Reassure them that you love them. Make sure they understand that your rejection of Catholicism is not a rejection of them - because that is how they are going to see that.
But above all - be adult-like and own up to this. Admit that the grief you have caused is your doing, and you should express some contrition for that (even if you don't convert back.)
2006-07-15 01:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really tricky question. Well first of all my congratulations to you on becoming a hindu. A religion that is "anadi and anant" meaning it never began and it will never end. Iam glad that hinduism gave you peace of mind. Try to explain to your family your poin't of view as to why you converted to the "oldest religion in the world". If you require any more info on Hinduism then do write to me:-newpython8888@yahoo.co.in. May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family. Have a nice day.
2006-07-15 21:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by geoff 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism is very liberal religion. You can follow both the religions. Hinduism will agree on obeying your Elders. Because the basic and the most Important Truth in Hinduism is Obey your Parents, If you are not obeying your Parents you are not Hindu. Serve your Parents your Catholic brothers and sisters and can also be Hindu. Hinduism will proud of you.
2006-07-14 21:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by La_Vish 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them exactly what you have already said. That Hinduism gave you what you were looking for in a religion.
2006-07-14 22:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by Equality For All 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look just dont go to thier house and preach the word of the hinduism bible and dont wear that riduiculous bead on Your fore head thats for children and finally dont do it cuz You want to pierce your nose. dont preach it just keep it to your self and try not to let them know that you feel much better catholics like me tend to be convinced that god and jesus are the only pure symbols of our religion and why mess with that. You do YOur thing and let them do thiers.
2006-07-14 21:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by the_cheap_rolex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Anya
Didn't you just said that it gave you peace of mind??why to worry then??
listen to me........I come from an orthodox Brahmin family..when my sister got married to an out caste there was a riot in my family.At that period of time I told to my sister that time will mend everything.don't worry..I will repeat same to you.
Its not easy to take a decision but toughest part of it is to keep yourself believing that you were never wrong
Hope my words will help you........
bye......
Rhea
2006-07-14 23:41:23 · answer #7 · answered by deyyboan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are really Catholic they will accept you for who and what you are, so there shouldn't be any mending required.
But if mending is required, then tell them exactly what you just wrote above.
2006-07-14 20:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it will take time b4 they will accept this but in the mean time try to talk to them tell them why u converted...get it out in the open...and they will learn to respect ur choice. Gd luck.
2006-07-14 20:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by 3ajeeba_q8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to them that you respect their religious path but that you have found one which works better for you personally.
A similar approach has worked with people who become atheists and had to tell their Christian parents...so it should work for you too.
2006-07-14 20:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋