I have this intense, burning desire to revert to a new faith, with which I identify completely. It is difficult to do because it flies in the face of the beliefs of my entire family and will cause huge rifts, so I do not wish to be selfish and, yes, I am afraid of all the confrontations. The time will come, though... but how do I break the news gently enough to cause the least pain, or should I care? (I do, or I wouldn't be asking...)
2006-12-03 22:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by Sugar 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A follow-up - I cannot change without "changing" externally. I have been practicing this faith for a while, and I feel its time to stand up for what I believe in. Just don't want to hurt vulnerabilities as the family is very staunch catholic.
2006-12-03 23:15:04 · update #1
I find it interesting that you use the words "revert" to a "new" faith,perhaps you followed this faith in another life. no matter,follow your heart, why "break the shocking news??" what would be the out come if you just quietly did what your heart is urging you to do.Do not challenge your families beliefs,ignore their challenges to you. One should always follow the heart,not the head.
2006-12-03 23:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by Weldon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, you know there are some words that can not be said either they are so powerful or the sayer is afraid to share them verbaly so humans choose a simple method of writing your parents espcially your mother ll b able 2 help u u cud write a letter 2 her & put it under her pillow so dat she reads it in ur absense that ll save u from any scolds or stuff if you dont wanna do dat then stil write it but dont give it to someone when u hv finished tear it apart not to save any bad memos or u cud share with ur sis bro or fren (very trusting OK) i faced the same thing i chose to share 2 no living being instead i shared with paper in the form of poetry which was indirectly conveyed to others u cd do d same only be cnfdent
2006-12-04 06:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by PuFFsss 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be gentle with your parents and understand that this is going to be hard for them.
Try to change your behavior - to be more positive- after you go to your new religion and show them your personal relationship will remain the same if not be better.
However, if you would convert to Islam for example , I know this will be much easier , because simply it is an obligation in Islam that you obey your parents, respect them and moreover support them as they age and grow, most of the people I know that converted to Islam have had always surprised their parents with their new behavior..
GOOD LUCK IN WAHTEVER YOU DECIDE!
2006-12-04 06:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by shdtt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it doesnt have to be that quick and intense for others ...
learn about your new faith slowly , make sure it is for you ...
and as you are doing so , then drop little hints now and then so people get used to the idea
eventually when you do decide to change , they may already suspect you were going to do so by then
2006-12-04 06:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just drop gentle hints, don't rush, talk about what you believe.
2006-12-04 06:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by By Any Means Necessary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Mom,I'm leaving your religion for Chirstianty because I don't believe
in yours anymore.
2006-12-04 06:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by chilling_1ce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell 'em "Screw you!". Your religious beliefs are none of anyone else's concern. It's your life, do with it what you choose.
2006-12-04 06:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by enslavementality 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋