Ok my parents are catholic,i believe in chistian churches ,my parent say i cant go to any church but theirs and that i betrayed them.i told them i dont want them to force me it says in the bible.what can i do to have them stop and be christians too.it breaks my heart they dont care and says christians are lyer and they dont balieve in the virgin mary.like they do in catholics.please help
2007-02-04 07:42:19 · 22 answers · asked by ♥I_rock_you♥ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Perfect example of self-righteous, guilt-spewing followers of organized religion.
Your parents aren't any different from many others I've known over the years. I wonder, in their sea of ignorance, if they realize just how much of their child they will lose due to years of resentment in childhood.
What they're really telling you is, "...do as I say, or you will not be accepted into this family...", "...we only love you if you make us happy..."
Such actions are never reasons to have children.
My advice:
Play their game...for now...until you're 18, because there's not much you can do, short of running away from home, which is never a good idea. You can secretly follow your own path by reading the bible and to seek counsel by other followers of your religion of choice. However, once you do reach the age of majority, do as you wish. Your parents may rant and rave as much as they want, but the truth is that they won't legally be able to do anything about it. They can cut you off from their will and never talk to you again, but they cannot prevent you from following your path.
Good luck...
2007-02-04 07:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, all true Christians believe that Mary was an actual virgin when she conceived, by the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Second, the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church contradict the clear teachings of Scripture. My wife is Catholic but she only attends a Catholic church to worship and commune with God on Sundays. She knows, as I do, that their teachings are not supported by the Bible. You are in a tough predicament but your parents must allow you the freedom of choice which God has given us all. There is one true Church on Earth but it is not the Roman Catholic Church. The one true Church, as taught in the Bible, is made up of all who have been born again by the Holy Spirit and believe the entire Bible. This Church is called the Bride of Christ and the Body of Christ in the New Testament.
2007-02-04 07:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* There is nothing you can do until you are 18. why do you doubt your paents religion? Has someone been trying to convert you to their side?
Catholics beleive they are the one and only church and many other churches beleive they are. Some people will say catholics are false, and you need to become protestant.
That is why I am glad my religion is Wicca. I don't have to preach or convert people and we recognize all Gods/Goddesses.
When you beleive in just one absolute truth, then you have a responsibility to preach that truth to others, but the reality is there is no absolute truth, only personal truth.*
2007-02-04 07:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough situation. While you are in their home, you should still go to their church. After all, the bible does say to honor our parents. However, once you are on your own and out of their home, you are free to go to another church. Still respect your parents and be good to them (and show them honor and respect), but let them know that your choice doesn't belong to them. Perhaps you can persuade them while you are living with them that they should let you choose now. But if not, be peaceable about it, and just wait until you move out and join another church then.
2007-02-04 07:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by Laurel W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Catholic and I do NOT believe that anyone should be "forced", or pressured, to accept something that they cannot believe in. It can be a joyous thing when people come to together under the same system of beliefs, but "mandatory" faith is just wrong. Faith is a grace of God. Whether you choose to accept this grace is up to you.
2007-02-04 07:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by AnswerSeeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you should do what you think is correct. I am nottrying to convert you or anything but... look into Islam it is a truly inspiring religion that preaches you love and respect your parents even if tehy don't agree with your religion.
2007-02-04 07:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by Skye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be naive. you arent going to change your parents religion that quick. and they arent forcing you to be catholic. just because you have to go to mass every sunday doesnt mean your catholic just like going to church doesnt make you a christian. youre acting like you are just oh so oppressed. think about the christians in china who cant even own a bible.
my advice: be a christian wherever you are. it can be in catholic mass as well as school or while you are watcing a movie. if your parents see a great change in you chances are theyre going to want to emmulate it.
2007-02-04 07:49:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're parents are probably trying to protect you from the evils of the world by cementing you in a strong foundation of their beliefs. The trouble is though is that it's their belief and not yours. Try to be patient with them and understand how they feel and perhaps they will extend you the same courtesy. Just continue to worship God and He will lead you in correct paths.
2007-02-04 07:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by garo g 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The easiest thing to do is put up with it for now, go through the motions and when you can choose your own way.
The principled thing is to fight the brainwashing of religion every step of the way.
2007-02-04 07:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone is entitled to worship their own religion in their own way. Unfortunately if you are under 18 you might nto have many legal rights to not go to church...
Try and explain your point of view - your reasons, and use quotes from the Bible which support your point.
2007-02-04 07:46:29 · answer #10 · answered by pinkfudge27 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋