My mom told me I am going to hell my whole life. Everytime I did something wrong or made a mistake. Now I really think and believe I am going to hell. How do you throw away what you have been taught and really believe that you aren't destined for hell? thanks!
2006-09-27 06:51:40 · 12 answers · asked by tina*21 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One of my first spiritual teachers said to me one day, "We are all troubled." We are all in one way or another damaged by the words of our parents, or siblings, and/or the world in general. My brothers told me almost every day that I was stupid, and funny-looking. I am almost fifty, and when I look in the mirror, I still have to fight that urge to think I'm "funny-looking."
The truth of you, who and what you really are, at the very core, is a beloved child of God. You can do nothing to offend Him, for He knows you only as He created you. In fact, even this "you", the ego-part of you, is beloved of God, because it still is part of you. Please know that your Creator is far wiser than He has been portrayed these thousands of years.
Seek help wherever you are, find someone you can talk to on a regular basis; you can heal from this...I'm healing from mine, you can heal from yours. Peace. http://360.yahoo.com/carychrysler
2006-09-27 11:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no intent to insult, disparage or offend anyone.
I believe in an 'afterlife'. I believe in a 'higher power'. I don't believe in what is classically called 'hell'.
Most, if not all parents, pass on to their children what they have been taught. Not all things they teach have any meaning in truth or value.
I do believe most parents mean well even in the face of what is said about "good intentions."
I hope you have also been told and taught to 'learn' for yourself.
It can be very difficult to break away from the influences of parents. But when you find you are old enough and gain enough confidence in who you are don't be afraid to spread 'your wings' and fly as high and as far as you can.
Have fun but be safe!
2006-09-27 14:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother is right, you are going to hell.
In fact, so is everybody since hell is simply 6 feet under ....the grave.
It is not a fiery place of torment!
Go ahead, dig a hole 6 feet deep, what do you see?
Actually, far from hot, its a bit cool down there.
Note what the Bible says about the condition of the dead at Ecclesiastes 9: 5 , 10.
Don't let anyone make you believe something called the soul lives on.
It dies too ....Ezekial 18:4.
Jesus compared death to sleep .....John 11:11-14.
Remember the Bible character named Job?
He wanted to go to hell ...Job 14:13.
Why?
To get some relieve from his painful life.
So, don't fear hell.
We are all going there for a little sleep until ......
well, that's another subject.
2006-09-27 14:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shame on your mother for mentally abusing you like that. That is, however, the whole point of the concept of "hell" in religions -- to try to scare people into doing what the church or their parents want them to do.
You can free your mind of this abuse by educating yourself. Go learn about the real world, and leave the superstitious, ignorant world of boogeymen, devils, and hell behind you. I'm sure you're smart, and that there are things that interest you -- dive into some of the things that interest you wholeheartedly, show everyone else and yourself that you're good at it, and you'll start to feel better about yourself. And try not to let what your mother said bother you -- there is no hell. Peace.
2006-09-27 13:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can think of at the moment is therapy. Your mom was screwwwwwwed up, and she tried to make you in her image. You can't undo what's been done - or hell, maybe you can. You can at least take a good objective look at your situation and try to be logical about it. With time, your feelings about the situation can fall into place as well.
My situation wasn't that severe, but it took me quite a while to get over the catholic guilt. I am finally free!
2006-09-27 13:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First stop worrying about the hell your mom is trying to cast you off to, increase happy and successful thought.
2006-09-27 13:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Become knowledgeable. Research, study!
2006-09-27 14:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Luv Peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With time and therapy. And with the awareness that your mother's threats make no actual an rational sense.
2006-09-27 13:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
bad question your going to hell for asking that
2006-09-27 14:06:19 · answer #9 · answered by Aaron c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Study.. Make unknowns into knowns.
Knowledge is power.
2006-09-27 13:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋