2007-01-09 15:23:44 · 22 answers · asked by wickedly_sinful_one 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Do you have to? Is it something that's come up in conversation? If it does, then tell them that you have found a spiritual path that you find fulfilling. If they ask honest, respectful questions, then expand on what you believe. You may want to put together a quick summary of what you believe and have it in the back of your head in case they ask.
Remember that you don't have to defend it or justify it - you don't need their permission or blessing to be pagan. You also don't need to explain "why" - that's between you and the Gods. You certainly don't want to get into a "My God is better than your God" discussion with them, even if they want to try to show you why you're "wrong". You have your path, they have theirs.
2007-01-09 15:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First know how to explain what type of pagan you are..then if you seriously are, you wouldn't mind telling them because like Christians and other faiths, you should be proud of what you believe in.
If not then you need to re-think what you really believe in and be able to put it in words other then saying you are pagan.
The word pagan covers a large area of different believes or religions.
2007-01-09 15:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by S C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Point out that early European cultures, especially in the British Isles, were pagan before the Romans came. Bring up the Celtic cross and that sort of thing. Unless they are hardcore bible-thumpers and you can explain that you aren't going to commit any blood sacrifices (I hope) you might find some common ground.
2007-01-09 15:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by mabster60 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I broke it to my grandmother like this:
I believe similar things to what you do, but I put Mary on a higher pedestal. I believe that she is 'Jesus/God's' equal. I believe that, instead of praying to hope that something happens, it's better to light a candle for strength and doing it on my own. I don't have a problem with Christianity, it just isn't for me.
There are more ways to 'god' than through christ and the bible, basically.
I agree that, unless you are close with them, or certain that they wont react badly, I would let your hubby mention it first. If they have any questions, THEN give them the info they ask for. Maybe even get the book "help, my child is a witch". It could help.
2007-01-09 15:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by TiGeR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say: "Mom, Dad, I'm not a Christian, I'm a Pagan."
2007-01-09 15:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by free 1 indeed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your husband is understanding, let him tell them first. If they're curious, then you can have a conversation about it. If it scares him, then you may want to make sure there are many things that they respect you for before you spring this on them. They may try to drive a wedge between you and your husband and try to gain custody of your children if you break up.
2007-01-09 15:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
why the need for an explanation?
catholicism = christianity = symbolism = paganism
Truth is rather simple.......
2007-01-09 15:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by pilgrimandstranger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are super Christian I recommend not even bringing it up unless necessary. My intollerant in laws have made a lot of problems for me at times because they don't respect my beliefs.
If you have to, be honest. Just tell them exactly what you believe, and don't bring up Christianity at all.
2007-01-09 15:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
just say it and get it over with. Saying is easy moving past it is harder. If they are Christians they will understand even if they don't like it. Deceiving them would be harder for them to accept
2007-01-09 15:36:19 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Build on common ground with them to start. Pull out your Christmas tree and Easter eggs.
2007-01-09 15:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by Milo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋