The mother in question is my boyfriend's, and she recently found out he's Pagan.
She completely flipped out, and I don't know what to do about it. I mean, COMPLETELY. She yelled at him, took his Pagan books away, and when he said he was scared to tell her about it because he was scared she'd act the way she was, she yelled at him more.
She things Paganism is Satanic... is there a way to get through to her that Paganism isn't an evil religion at all? (to be specific, Kemeticism and Wicca)
Bible Thumpers need not apply to this question, because I know you'll whip out verses saying it is evil. I encourage everyone to give the Thumpers thumbs down, because I need help, not criticism.
2007-01-15 10:23:06 · 35 answers · asked by Lady Myrkr 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If he is young enough for her to take his books I am assuming that he lives with her. The best thing is for him to not cause any more friction. She will take every little thing that goes wrong and blame it on his religion.
He needs to spend some time educating himself on Catholicism then ask her some questions. He should not be a smart alek about it, just ask some questions. Maybe she will start to think. If not, wait until he moves out to practice his religion. She will have to accept it when he is an adult.
2007-01-23 05:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by ÜFÖ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are taught (and I was one of them, so I know) that any religion other than Christianity is "of the Devil". This is how The Church has kept their followers inline and in the church. By brainwashing them with this attitude it prevents them from even as much as exploring other religions and learning the truth, for if they did, The Church would surely lose some members.
I would either direct her to Religious Tolerance.org (link below) or print-off the information from there regarding Wicca and have her read it. Tell her that she is entitled to any opinion she may have, but she should at least base that opinion on fact researched by herself, not hearsay from someone else with only their own interests in mind.
Good luck. I've found that those that are the most opinionated usually have the least amount of facts to back it up and are also the least likely to find out the truth for fear what they've believed might be wrong... thus they'd have to admit they were wrong, and most people won't do that.
2007-01-16 06:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck. Very often some minds are so closed to new ideas that they default back to what is simplest for them. You might want to show her that Pagans are good people also by just doing good things without even touching on religion. Action can speak louder than words, once she sees that he is doing good things she might be more open to listening. Then I would suggest informing her that he doesn't even believe that Satan exists as this might help to open her mind a bit to what he believes. Something like this will probably take a lot of time and patience. Best wishes in both your efforts.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-01-22 00:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be very hard. I mean I've been a pagan for 4 years now, and with living with my parents (they're southern baptists) its very hard to convince them that paganism or wicca is alright and not evil. I mean if they go by the bible so much they should back off. there is a verse in the bible that tells people to not judge or you will be judged yourself so if they are truely christians they shouldn't judge non-christians only because we're not christians...
sorry about the ranting lol. But you can try but there is no guarantee that it'll work. Good luck with that.
Many Blessings! Kristy
2007-01-16 15:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by Supernatural Fan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What did take place to her?? i actually did not be attentive to her inspite of the incontrovertible fact that, she stopped coming around shortly once I joined. Edit - oh yeah... I forgot - Paganism isn't evil. it fairly is a appropriate, impressive, element crammed with .... properly, you get the gist. i think of all and sundry else is looking after that area and because i'm Wiccan actually human beings be attentive to i don't think of Paganism is evil. Edit #2 - what bloody b*stard TD'd me for that answer??? I hadn't even positioned my 1st edit in yet? You TD'd me for asserting I puzzled what happened to a poster? heavily....
2016-10-31 05:06:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've used the words right wing and extremely catholic. These two groups don't get on well with things such as explanation and reason.
You're best bet is to somehow let her know it's like Buddhism, or Judaism, it's a choice of religion and it teaches peace and love, it's his own way of connecting to spirituality. And that he has his free will and there's nothing she can do about it to swerve him away from a lifestyle of caring about other people and living a full and happy life.
2007-01-15 10:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's going to be a hard one. My mom was a devout Christian, and when I became Pagan, she never fully believed that it was not Satanic. The only thing I can think of is to find some really good websites that gently expound the differences between Paganism and Satanic beliefs, and ask her to read them. Give it some time; all things tend to cool down with time. Once she adjusts to the idea, you might find that she's a bit more open.
2007-01-15 10:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Educate her on the Differences between satanism and paganism. and the ties between the Catholic Church and paganism (the saints, the holiday traditions). and the general basis of the religion. read her the Wiccan Rede, if that is the path he is and describe what it means.
as far as i can really tell you while he may be scared of her reactions, the best way is to tell her in a calm manner.
2007-01-15 10:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. It took me three years to convince my mother of being accepting of me becoming a Wiccan but she still is not happy about it. I am 17 I got my books when I was fourteen taken away I actually just got them back the first week of January. He needs to sit her down and keep explaining his beliefs to her after a while she will most likely just get tired of the conversation and stop. Good Luck to Him.
2007-01-21 14:04:44 · answer #9 · answered by Brad C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write her an email(she'll probably not let you guys talk to her about it) so that she can read it alone .
Explain your/his religion. If he is a Wiccan,then explain to her that the religion is peaceful,and those of it strive to cause no harm at all. How can something of this "Satan" be peaceful?
Maybe when she really knows what it is all about she can come to her senses.
I am a Christian,and I don't think it is "satanic" at all,because I looked into the beliefs just a little bit.
2007-01-15 10:30:09 · answer #10 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋