My family won't let my come back home to their Christmas party. They say that if I really am their family member I was to be a christian just like they were and the belive I was born into. And one time they even say that they will write a will that says all the inheritance will go to the relatives just because they have the same believe. And everytime when I go home when school close they always try to convert me. I have respect for all religions out there because all of them helps people understands life each in their own ways and allows people to live on with peace. But why can't they do that just like other people in this country where there is freedom of religion?
2006-12-02 12:53:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm sorry if I offended annyone in annyway, I'am a theravada buddhism and wishes no critism offensive in ones belive and again I apologize if I have offend you in annyways.
2006-12-02 12:57:16 · update #1
I am sorry your family is so inhospitable toward you.
As I am sure you know, nobody is born into Christianity, even if they are born to Christian parents. Christian faith has to be chosen. Parents may choose the Christian faith for you as a child, but when you grow up, you must choose for yourself.
I am sure there are many other Christians who would be happy to have a Buddhist spend Christmas with them, without putting any pressure on you.
Your parents' property is their own, and they can choose who will get it after they die.
2006-12-02 13:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your family is being seriously immature. I'm Jewish, and look at what an infidel I've become: I never wanted a bat mitzvah, I don't want to get married or have children, I'm tolerant toward Muslims and Germans, and I really, really like bacon. (Well, so do they, on the other hand . . . ) But my family still puts up with me. You have the freedom to believe whatever you want. I would recommend a family session with your clergyman or a non-religious counselor. Remind them that the Bible says, "Judge not, lest ye be judged."
2006-12-02 13:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh hummmm..I'm really sorry about the way your family is...I don't understand why people go to extremes with religion. My advise to u is to just go along with them because they are not going to change. Some people are extremist and I have dealt with these type of people.They can have the truth right in their face and they are still going to believe what they believe. So I say this to u with compassion.Just go along with them because it won't do any good to voice your opinoin.Good luck I was going to email u but u don't let anyone.
2006-12-02 13:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to belive in anything you want to belive in! Remember that! Try to convince your family that it is wrong for them to banish you just because of your belifes!! It is wrong for them to treat you the way that they are. Still all in all you are family! Family is supposed to support you, and what you belive in. Stand up for yourself, and if they dont like it, then they are not a real family! To bad they lost a good family member huh?
2006-12-02 13:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know it hurts, but why would you go and listen to Bible Thumpers! They are your family- but to them- their belief is more important than family. Maybe they need to be reminded of that. But you could come here, and spend it with me, going to the Dog Park. The dogs will always accept you no matter what religion you are. I'm Jewish, but we could sing Frosty, Silent Night and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. How does that sound?
2006-12-02 13:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by regwoman123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your family isn't really christian then, I'm Roman Catholic almost the same thing... the point is we are taught to love everyone, especially family if they shun you because your buddhist then they are a bunch of hypocrites theres nothing you can do thats just who you are, and if they can't accept that then theres nothing more you can do.
2006-12-02 12:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by homer838 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of religion doesn't have anything to do with your friends or family...I'm sorry they refuse to accept and love you for who you are, even if you have different spiritual beliefs...their behavior is quite sad and narrow-minded...
I hope your path is happy one regardless and they come around some day and fnd they'd rather have you in their lives than not...
2006-12-02 12:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe your family and you too need to talk with someone who is an expert with different religions in a family . if all else fails, then i guess you should stick with what u know is right
2006-12-02 12:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if they cant accept you for who you are, then they are not that important, because if they really love you then they would accept your desicions
2006-12-02 13:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by la bella vita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋