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My parents are strong Christians and have raised me in the ways of the Bible. I have turned away and found my own path as a Pagan. However my parents do not know this and I am afraid to tell them. They will freak out. Think I am going to hell. Blame themselves for "not being good enough parents". Try to get me to convert back (which is impossible because I cursed the holy ghost, the only unforgiveable sin). Yeah it would shake them up REALLY bad. This shows the fear and restrictions Christianity places on its followers. I do not believe this is the life God wants for us.
My point is if my parents were Wiccan and I became a Christian they would be proud of me for finding my path and support my decision.

Answer 1

I hear ya!! I was also brought up strict Christian, and then found more sense in Wicca. I also haven't told my parents.

Thing is... Christians are the worst haters of other beliefs. Noboby but them is right. Most other beliefs respect each other. That should tell us all something...

Blessed be.

Answer 2

What's wrong is everything you've done. You are trying to change your parents beliefs through rebellion against God and them. Don't be proud of bringing shame and grief and disappointment to their lives. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. Cursing the Holy Ghost in childish ignorance may not constitute blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. It is not a light thing to joke about or to boast of or even to speak of unless you were to ask someone if you thought there was any hope for your soul in spite of what you had done. I believe that unpardonable sin constitutes giving satan credit for what God's power has performed or blaming God for what satan's evil doings have performed. The question is why do you hate God and your parents? That's what you need to work out between you and them. Fear and restrictions come from your parents love for you by setting boundaries with consequences for disobedience. Otherwise, you will self-destruct. That is not abusive. You don't have an intelligent point here at all. This is sheer foolishness all around. They likely did nothing wrong but you are coming to the age of accountability and your blood will be on your own hands if you fail to choose Christianity. Whatever your age, you should respect your parents. You'll live longer, healthier and happier. Dabbling in the occult will not be something they can be proud of. You insult the people who brought you into this world and someday you may understand if you live that long and have your own children to raise. You may find out that mom and dad were right after all, especially when it comes time for them to die and you know that unless you get right with God you will never ever see them again. Christians serve God out of love more than out of fear because He first loved us. We fear God if we are disobedient but as adopted children we are not given the spirit of fear like is in the world but the spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba, Father. Remember, the wages of sin is death. Why would you choose death instead of life?? Your payday for transgression is a hard life with a hopeless ending at the end of the road. (the way of the transgressor is hard)

Answer 3

Your parents love you. They should love you anyway no matter what your path. It is best, Christian or Pagan for you to follow your parents house rules and religion if it's the rule until you turn 18. Many groups will not accept you until your 18 (though some will with a permission slip).

If my children decided to be Christian I think I would be disappointed, but I wouldn't try to talk them out of it. I wouldn't be ashamed to tell people my children were Christian and I wouldn't love them any less.

Answer 4

Hell does not exist. And why curse a spirit you work with in your pagan belief. Just because you no longer believe in the god of your fathers. Is not god god no matter what face he wears. My house has many rooms if that were not so than I would go make one for you.(Jesus) The paths to god are many as the grains of sand on a beach. I think you failed to understand the religion of your parents even if they do not understand it themselves. Remember this no matter what you do or say you can be forgiven.
Find peace than make a decision.

Answer 5

to tell you the truth I think it would be best to tell them because if you keep it a secret and pretend to be a christian, they'll know that you lied to them whenever they do find out that you're not and that would just add on to the arguement whenever you do tell them. I myself am a pagan myself and I have told my parents that I'm not a christian anymore....at first they didn't like it at all but they came to accept in a certain way because they don't stop me from my *good* religious practices...if your parents are truely christians, they will eventually be alright with your decision because christians aren't suppose to judge anyone or they will be judged theirself (I learned that from when I was a christian). Good luck!

Answer 6

Blaspheming the Holy Spirit could only be committed by those who were face to face with Jesus and attributed his works to the devil. He was standing right in front of them and they said that he, God, was doing what he did in the power of the devil. The only unforgivable sin is to die without accepting forgiveness for sin, not believing on the name of the only begotten son of God and turning from sin. People think they are committing the unforgivable sin because they think they know what it is and commit it because they're angry at God, but they're not committing the unforgivable sin because they believe in him and if they repent and turn to him with their whole heart, mind, and soul then God will take their lives and make them his.

You seem to understand about consequences. Your parent’s hearts would be broken. This is very disturbing to you. But don’t place the responsibility on Christianity for those consequences. Take it upon yourself. Consider the consequences if you don’t repent.

Answer 7

If you have cursed the Holy Ghost, tell them. Tell them about your Paganism. They will love you anyway, that's what Christians do, love people. Don't fear what they will think. It's a little late for that now. You're living your life, and they will accept it for what it is. I say this as a Christian myself, tell them.

Answer 8

We all must all find our way to our own end. I was raised Catholic, turned away from the Catholic church, and years later in life recommited my faith to Christ. and NOT the so called catholic "Church". Don't fault your parents for their believes as they only want what is best for you. I understand paganism is not devil worsihp but instead worship of nature? This in and of itself is not bad, I myself prefer teh harmony of nature to the choas of man, but because it a pure creation of GOd, not one of his creations taken and warped into someting man made.

What it comes down to in my mind is the incorrect means to an end. At certain times fear worked to keep the faithful in line, even if it is against the wishes of God. Nothing is God's fault, but more oftan the fault of man, trying to do work that is not theirs to do (organized religion).

When contemplating this, one thing i recommend is that you accept that all things are possible. What closes most people minds to God is that they can't accept things outside their grasp. When you understand that there are forces at work beyond man's comprehension, alot more things make sense and in turn alot does not.

Nothing is unforgivable as long as you repent. Do not use this as an excuse to close doors.

Answer 9

Well, first off, there is no unforgivable sin (supposedly – I’m an Atheist).

Secondly, if you don’t believe in the Christian god, than how can you believe this isn’t the life he wants for you? He wouldn’t want anything because he doesn’t exist (and he doesn’t). I think you’re just rebelling. I know you hate that, but still. I’m willing to bet you’ll conform when you get a little older. I’m willing to bet this is a phase.

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LMAO - John wants you to tell them because he knows they're going to try to change your mind lol

Answer 10

To even consider what God wants for your life shows that you are not guilty of the unforgiveable sin. God will forgive you if you ask. I am a Christian and I fear nothing. I love God and respect Him, and live for Him and do not have fear.