I have no idea of what your parents views are about witchcraft and Wicca, but I can sympathize with you because I am kind of in the same boat you are in only I live with my grandparents. I am pretty sure my grandparents would still be there for me no matter what my religious beliefs are, but it would be a shock to them at first, of that I am certain. In the end it is your choice, and they cannot change who you are or what you believe, but approach the topic slowly especially since your dad flipped out about a book on Wicca. In the end they either accept you for who you are or (and hopefully this dose not happen) they reject you for your choice. I can guess at what you must be feeling seeing all the other 'Christians' post about people like us being doomed to their hell, but keep in mind these 'Christians' are breaking their own rules namely Matthew 7:2-3.
"For with what judgment ye judge ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete (this means measure), it shall be measure to you again."
"And why beholdest thou the mote (means sleight defect or flaw) that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?"
I personally am in the delema of telling my family what I believe, and how they would react to that knowledge that has me worried, and it is those unknowns that scare anyone really. Try to ignore those who say you are going to hell, because in the end they are not The Creator nor are they their God, but by the same token nither are we. So if they have know seiver reaction to the topic of Wicca or witchcraft, and you feel comfortable in telling them what you believe then do so, but if you do not feel comfortable in doing that then do not tell them. This is some advice I should give myself as well. I hope you can find the answer your looking for from someone answer.
Blessed Be to you.
24 y.o. Pagan College Student
2006-08-09 14:38:15
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answered by Phoenix Summersun 3
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First of all, you should educate yourself on Wicca and tell them you are a Wiccan or Witch. Secondly, don't approach it with the witchcraft in mind. Since many Wiccans don't practice Witchcraft.
Instead approach it as a different way to view God. That worked for my parents.
2006-08-09 06:11:05
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answered by Anonymous
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I wouldn't tell them per say. Even nowadays, Wicca and witchcraft conjur images of people casting evil spells. Few people actually understand the "Do no harm" rule of Earth religions. If they are open to understanding and discussions, explain to them that, although you believe in a higher power(powers in this case), you do not feel that their religion is the right one for you personally. Depending on how that goes, you can then explain why the Earth religions are a better fit for you.
2006-08-07 17:44:42
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answered by frazzled over halloween 1
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You just tell them. Go into detail about the religion so they can understand it better. I'm Wiccan so Ill tell you its hard to do. But you have to tell them. If not, it will come up in general conversation about religion and it then will become and argument. And that just makes it more difficult for them to understand. Don't listen to the Christians....you are not going to Hell! Its ok to have different beliefs.
P.S. Everyone! Wicca has nothing to do with Satan or the Devil!! Read about it, before you a fool of yourselves!
2006-08-07 17:24:10
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answered by MandyHawk 3
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Do they fairly have got to recognise? It might placed undue stress for your courting along with your boyfriend. Sometimes its bigger to simply allow those matters cross. But if you're set on telling them, or if it truthfully comes up someday, I could have a temporary rationalization able of what it manner to be a Wiccan. Maybe incorporate a few stereotypes, after which provide the specific fact close the top. Just give an explanation for it in some way wherein they may not run you out of the condominium screaming, "Witch!"
2016-08-28 11:04:49
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answered by Anonymous
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I think you need to sit them down and explain that you have chosen a different path... you have found faith and happiness through a different route... Wicca is not evil or anything so they should understand... tell them that they have to forgive if they are christian so they cannot be mad at you for yuor choice... you are free.. God made the world with Free will to make the best possible world for humans... you are exercising your free will!! Good luck
2006-08-07 17:21:59
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answered by mervelash 3
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Wicca has such a bad connotation to it. You instantly think of witch craft when you here that term. But I've got a friend that Wiccan, and after she explained it to me it wiped out all those ridiculous preconceived notions I had about it. Maybe if you can make them understand the whole concept before you break it to them.
2006-08-07 17:26:44
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answered by rummy714 3
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That all depends on how old you are. I have heard stories of people being thrown out of their house by their Christian parents who disagree with their child's choice of religion.
Unfortunately, there is much taboo about Wicca...I know. Fortunately for me, my parents allowed me to be open with my religion with no worries.
If you are still young. I wouldn't say anything at all.
2006-08-07 17:23:05
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answered by ctwitch24 3
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Wicca is a great religion and if you decide that you have to tell them about that part of your life, then try to explain about the religion. Tell them the Wiccan Crede and all that and hopefully they will be able to see past their limitations and accept you.
2006-08-07 17:24:14
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answered by Naomi P 4
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try to leave the word 'witchcraft' out of it. it just has a bad connotation to it. try explaining exactly what wicca is and what it does. focus on the positives and try not to bad mouth christianity during the conversation.
2006-08-07 17:24:00
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answered by Anonymous
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