2007-01-13 16:57:09 · 18 answers · asked by Zhukov 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What does it matter? You are what you are and you can't change that for them. No matter what path you choose, they are your parents and even if they seem upset, they will always love you. I'm guessing that you're a teen, and afraid of being judged by your parents, but they should be the last people on earth who judge you, after all they know you better than any one else. It is better to be honest with them and work together to reach an outcome
good luck!
2007-01-13 17:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by bad_sects 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This all depends on what type of Christian they are and how serious you are about the Wiccan path. For example, if they are VERY conservative Christians, there's a good chance they'll practically disown you. However, if they are understanding and accepting of those who are NOT Christian (i.e. if they speak well of the Dalai Lama or have friends who are Jewish and Buddhist etc.), then you'll have a better chance of communication.
The best way to get a GOOD message across, however, is to PRACTICE what you believe they should see about your religious beliefs. Not all Wiccans follow the "fluffy happy all is good" path, but if they see that you are sincere in your beliefs and that your "morality" hasn't changed, then later on you can broach the subject carefully. Start by finding out what their idea of a Wiccan is, then bring it slowly into conversation what Wiccans REALLY believe. They might be surprised. Then, when you feel they are ready and can understand what you're talking about, you can let them know. I can't promise they'll be understanding that YOU are not following the path they raised you in, but once they see that your path is truly the right one for you, they'll eventually either become accepting of it, or they won't. But either way, they'll know the truth.
2007-01-14 01:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by jlene18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may take you to be exorcised.
You know what, so long as your morals and beliefs are GOOD and POSITIVE influences on your life, then to me, that is fine.
I probably wouldn't tell them you're Wiccan though. I'd probably say "I am not Christian".
However, Wicca derives from Paganism, which was the religion before christianity came about. It is NOT evil, it is, in it's true form, earthly and natural and pure.
Stay good. Blessed be.
2007-01-14 01:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Catty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer for your parents but I'm a Christian (not by any means a strict one) & my teenage daughter is interested in the Wiccan religion so I'm trying to get her more info on it. She can't believe what I want her to she's her own person & although she 14 if I want respect from her I have to show her respect
2007-01-14 01:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully they would be very very proud of you because Wiccan spirituality offers a much more realistic, down-to-earth, non-judgemental set of beliefs.
And they'd see how completely awesome your transformation will have become that they too would seriously consider it, gently accept it atleast and many christian's get a little envious because they feel pressured by peers to stick w/CHristianity and lead a dull limited stifling life style (sorry but true)
2007-01-14 01:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by deirdrefaith 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son is Wiccan. At first he was under 18 and living with me. I was horrified. I found all these things in his room and I just wanted to take it all out of their. I talked to him. I read some of his books to help in understanding and communicating with him.
We live in separate homes now. He is 30 something. I love him. I talked to him on the phone last night. He still has his beliefs and I have mine.
I love my son so much. I still want him to believe in the God of the Bible and in Jesus. I believe in daily walking with Jesus. But I can't ever stop loving my son.
I was out on the street today asking people to sign a letter to the president about protecting our religious freedom. The ACLU is trying to make a law that chaplains in the military can't pray in the name of Jesus. I has a signature from a girl who was in the military as a pagan who signed it and also another pagan who signed the petition.
I guess it comes down to love. Did I still love my son when he believed in Wicca. YES!
We all have rights. It's called FREE WILL in my Bible. God lets us choose who we will believe.
I can't take that right away from you. However we are all responsible for the choice we make. My choice is to obey God.
Love,
In His service,
Cathy
2007-01-14 01:29:22 · answer #6 · answered by cathyhewed1946 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were my child and told me this. i would tell you I once entered into Wicca. It is a beautiful spiritual belief system, it led me close to god, and eventually back to Christ. Good luck on your spiritual journey and if you have any questions, you know where I am.
2007-01-14 01:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know your parents better than we do. If they are truly Christians they will still love you in spite of the choice you have made. They are not required to like that choice. If you want them to stay open to your opinions you will need to stay open to theirs.
2007-01-14 01:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If >I< was your parent I'd say "Blessed Be!" Then I'd ask why, what is it that attracts you to Wicca, what does it mean to you, are you still going to be a good kid... that type of thing. It's your mind - do with it what makes sense.
2007-01-14 01:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by Frater Z. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they're good parents, they'll freak out and then calm down and love you trough your confusion.
2007-01-14 01:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by usctrojangirl 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋