Ok I think i posted this question up but i wasn't finished. Ok since my mom went to church, everytime me and my siblings dont listen to her when she says something, she says we are possesed by evil spirits.
She doesn't allow me and my brothers to watch antm or cartoons.
Instead she tells us everyday put the channel to preaching so you can listen to the word of God. Also when we watch cartoons just for 1hr, she says we are being addicted to cartoon spirits. I remember yesterday she said that the hospital she works in was closing down and all of a sudden she started talking about the devil is trying to destroy her job and we must stand up and pray.
What do you think is the matter
2006-12-04 07:26:52 · 36 answers · asked by Julia M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, you shouldn't hate all Christians: the vast majority are not like that. If what you're saying is true and not an elaborate troll story, then your mother either takes her religion way too far or could even suffer from an illness or deficiency.
2006-12-04 07:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by Pazu 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry! I don't believe anyone should be forced in the matter you are! God gave man free will! Its up to you wether or not you choose to despise Christians. But if it where me; I wouldn't blame everyone for one person's mistake. It is a dangerous game to say someone is possesed when they are not!!!!!! That is playing Russian Roulet with Blasphemy! I have been told I was possesed with an evil spirit as well! Its a rediculous accusation! But hey! They did the same thing to JESUS!!!! The Pharisees said that he was possesed! They said he casts out devil through the prince of devils! But we are also told to respect our Parents. In this case however, a rebuke may need to be necessary! talk to your Pastor or Deacon. Or someone in the leadership! Thats just flat out wrong!
2006-12-04 07:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't despise anyone, but I do know and understand how you feel. Although I am a Christian myself, I do not hold with the all accusing you better not do this or that if you know what is good for you type Christian religion.
I am sorry that your mother believes this way because it is NOT Christianity but self defeating enslavement.
Please read the website I have given below and it may help explain some things. It is not directly related but it does show many of the inerrant things that are preached that are out and out lies.
2006-12-04 07:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by pinelake302 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mother needs to come get a grip of reality. Not everything is religious based. Just because something bad happens, doesn't mean it's the work of the devil, fate just sucks sometimes. TV is that, TV, they are shows put onto the airways to help a station gain ratings for a certain time of day or time of year, thats all. Cartoons and Video games are nothing more than pixels on a screen meant to entertain the brain. You don't need to listen to some guy on TV spew about God and Hell and Damnation to all everyday, religion is all about spiritual enlighenment and being at peace with one's self. What your mother is doing is the opposite of that. She's allowing religion to control her thoughts and actions, allowing someone's preachings to control her life and her children's life to the point that none of you are happy with it. She needs to settle down on religion and get back into reality.
2006-12-04 07:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by lavos1412 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people give way too much credit to Satan.They see him behind every bush and tree and around every corner. While we do indeed fight a spritual war, as Christians, we are also sent tests to shape and build us as people of God. TV really doesn't have very much, if anything, to offer Christians that is spritually edifying, but to strictly limit your choices to preaching does sound a bit too extreme. There is much truth in what your mother says. We all need to stand up against the forces of evil and we are commanded in the Bible to "pray without ceasing". Listening to the Word of God certainly won't be harmful to you. If anything it will strenghten you spiritually and draw you closer to God. However, I don't think you should limit your TV watching to strictly preaching. Look for things which are spritually uplifting or buy some good Christian movies and documentaries etc. Christian book stores have a wide selection of DVDs and videos from which to select on all topics, including spiritually uplifting movies. From the cartoons I've seen on TV I really can't blame your mom too much for trying to steer you away from them. Christian bookstores also have cartoons which are spiritually edifying and also make excellent teaching tools at the same time. She may or may not be right about the devil trying to destroy her job, that's impossible to know one way or the other. It sounds as though the stress of losing her job and income is beginning to wear on her too much. Remember the Bible commands children to obey their parents and to honour their mothers and fathers. I have to disagree that, just because you sometimes don't listen to her, you are demonically possessed. Christians can become too paranoid about the powers of Satan and his demons and they need to remember that we have victory over the forces of evil through Jesus Christ. Pray for your mother and support her as much as possible. Love and obey her, honour her. Be more careful in what you watch and listen to and what you read. Reading is way better for you than TV anyhow; perhaps you could find something in the Christian bookstores that'll interest you. Ask your mom, providing she can afford it, if she would go with you to a Christian bookstore and help select some videos, DVDs, books etc that she can be assured are spiritually sound and edifying. God bless
2006-12-04 07:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not all Christians act that way. To me, it sounds like your mom is doing everything she can to blame the "devil"... most of the people I have ever seen do this, do so because they really can't deal with the reality that is actually taking place. So they distance themselves from it by blaming "the devil".
I don't think you despise Christianity or your mom for that matter. Just sounds like you are frustrated because you can see the Reality of what is going on, while your mom is trying to run from it.
2006-12-04 08:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, i don't think that it's right to despite christians. My mother is the same way... she's VERY protective of her faith... she didn't let me and my brother watch the rugrats when we were little because she thought there were corrupt morals beacuse they used the word 'stupid'. But don't judge. Once i was able to actually discover Christianity on my own, I wasn't so judgemental. I think she might be taking the faith think to the extreme here. We need to be exposed to the outside world other than Christianity... other wise we'll just be so vulnerable amd judgemental when we're not in our Christianity bubble at home.
2006-12-04 07:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by italianchic1606 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't despise Christians. MOST Christians are not like that. Even most fundamentalist Christians are not like that.
It sounds like she's gotten confused and is going way overboard. It happens sometimes, particularly when someone is not overly stable to begin with. There's not a lot you can do at this point except try to hold on. If your dad is in the picture, see if you can get him to intervene on your behalf. Excessive tv watching isn't good for you, but it's not a cause for demonic possession!
The good news is that a lot of times the "born-agains" will be super-enthusiastic about things, and then it wll taper off and they'll regain their common sense.
If you know anyone else in her church, talk to them and see if they're the same way. If they're not, consider going to her pastor and asking him to talk to her. Most churches take the idea of evil spirits very seriously, and they don't consider normal teenaged contrariness (I'm assuming some or all of you are teens) to be a symptom of demonic possession.
If her fellow churchmember is just as radical, ask if you can go to a different church. Talk to friends of yours who go to church and who aren't acting crazy where they go and see if you can get her to go with you. If you can, arrange for the pastor at the sensible church to talk with all of you together to address her concerns.
She's not going to listen to anything you say right now, frankly. She's going to interpret anything bad you say about the way she's acting as a sign that you "have the devil in you". If you get someone that she recognizes as a "Good Christian" to talk to her, however, she's more likely to listen.
2006-12-04 07:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by triviatm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not despise people.
Despise what people do.
Your mom doesnt really believe Jesus loves her, or is looking out for her.
Your mom doesnt really believe that God gave her the power to overcome the devil.
Your mom doesnt really believe that you are God's children, because God's children cannot have an evil spirit abide in them.
You are putting up with a lot, and its unfortunate because your mom is so insecure.
I am christian, and I do not treat my kids like that. I spoil them, like God spoils me. I try to be the best dad I can be, knowingthat it doesnt compare to the kind of dad I got in heaven.
Im sorry for you guys. I hope your mom gets help.
2006-12-04 07:32:17 · answer #9 · answered by Jose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's right to despise all Christians for how your mother is acting. I personally think there is something more going on here with all this talk of spirits - mental illness, maybe. Depending on your age, you might want to get an outside, informed opinion.
2006-12-04 07:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋