For about a year now i have been practicing Wicca and Witchcraft. Recently I opened up to my friends about my new religion, my mom doesn't kno yet. I think my grandpa does, but I'm not sure. My mom is very strong about her christian religion, and forces me to go to church. Most of the time I try to sleep in on Sunday so I don't have to go. It kills me to fake faith. I don't know how to tell her or even if I should.
2006-07-29 20:23:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
when you are out of the house
and not under her rules
you would be permitted to practice whatever.
tell your mom now.
she will put you where you belong..........
in therapy.
2006-07-29 20:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by john john 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might not be ready to hear it, yet.
You sound young...16 or 17? She still has legal control over your affairs, so you might want to keep it quiet until you're older and she has to deal with it or consider losing you over a fight of faiths. She's your mom. She loves you, so will come to terms with it...to some extent, at least.
I didn't tell my mom that I'm not christian until I was a mom myself. She didn't like it, but she dealt with it.
If she's as strong in her religion as you say, you may never want to tell her. Just find a way to not go to church and change the subject when religion comes up. I know it hurts, but it'll spare her feelings and spare you the heartrending fights that will surely follow.
If your grandpa seems open to it, confide in him (get him to swear it's a secret first!). That way, you'll have someone close to you, in your family, who will understand and might be able to give advice about your mom.
Good luck
2006-07-29 20:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by RQ1227 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should defiantly tell her and this is going to be a very hard thing to do.
Sit her down and talk to her. Let her know what you believe and why. Explain how you feel and what's in your heart. (Yes you will have to explain yourself to her) You might even want to go into detail about the craft, so she understands it better.
I don't know too much about it, but there is a common misconception that the craft is about worshiping the devil, Its not. This is something she might assume. So be ready for it.
Under no circumstances do you want to get into a shouting match. Listen to what she has to say, and ask that she does the same.
2006-07-29 20:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by salembog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should tell her. As a Christian, I took my children to church until they were at the age of reason, The age where they could actually determine for themselves what they believed.
I took them to all faiths around me for the last 2 years and provided them with information on all religions so that they could make a choice that was good for them.
I know it will be hard for you and probably harder for your mother, but if she is a reasonably intelligent human being, she should allow you to choose what you truly believe in your heart.
If she can't allow you to be who you are, you will just have to do what she says and realize that to her, you are sending yourself to Hell. She may think she has failed you in some way, so be kind to her.
Good luck!
2006-07-29 20:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by moonlight_is_harmonious_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be mindful that this is a little different than discovering you are Muslim or Jewish. Wiccan as I understand it is an occult by legal and conventional definitions. I am not passing judgement on it, but to an extent, the US govt and society has. I am not sure how old you are but I am assuming young if you are this worried about your mother's opinion. I cannot advise you to share with your mother or not, but I think you should speak to an adult directly (not on here) about what you are getting yourself into. The occult are known to be predatory towards young, impressionable people. I am not saying this is your situation, but I would be careful.
2006-07-29 20:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by kjbroom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats horrible that she would force a religion on you but if you really are seriuos about witchcraft then tell her. If she gets mad or something then tell her I think she is stupid for forcing religion on someone and not listening to the people areund you.
2006-07-29 20:29:22 · answer #6 · answered by Like Glue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you shouldn't tell her just yet. When you are older she cannot hold it over you. If she finds out then be prepared to let her know. It depends on how fanatical she is with her religion. You can use this page to help you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca
2006-07-29 20:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by cyne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over a nice cup of International Choice Coffee!!!
2006-07-29 20:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jersey's Franchise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey, i'm having the same delimma. she'll probably be mad at you and confused, but give her time. you're going to need to explain to her what wicca is really about. one of my friends is very strong about her christianity, and i had to prove to her that i wasn't evil. it'll take time, but your mom will eventually get over it and accept it...i think. i haven't exactly told my mother yet either, but i expect it'll go the same way.
2006-07-29 20:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by greendayrockgods 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to your own faith, tell your mom you do not shre her beliefs and will no longer attend her church. If you are 16+ you have every right to choose your own faith.
2006-07-30 04:34:59 · answer #10 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really tell her sooner than later. Just find a time when she's not in a bad mood and sit her down and talk to her about it.
2006-07-29 20:29:41 · answer #11 · answered by LTD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋