My parents are not Christian and I am. Does anyone out there have the same problem? I cry a lot about it.
2007-02-04 16:17:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thank you so much for all your answers. I really appreciate it.
2007-02-04 16:41:11 · update #1
My parents (Dad has passed away) were and still are of the Catholic faith. Neither Mom or Dad believes in a personal relationship with Christ Jesus. Go to church once in awhile and toss a couple dollars in the offering basket when it passes by.
Three out of the four of us kids are born again and I know dad knew about Christ Jesus. I just don't know if he ever accepted Christ Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Mom, who is still alive, still clings to her Catholic roots, even going so far as to tell me, she is very disappointed in me, for leaving the Catholic church.
She goes to church every sunday now, she has pictures taken of herself holding a bible, for the church directory, she stays after church and helps serve donuts and coffee...etc.
She, like many Catholics I know, continues to try and "earn" her way into heaven, by obeying church doctrine and doing good deeds. Ask her about a personal relationship with Christ Jesus and she says that is extremism. I often wonder about my Dad and still pray for my Mother and my other brother.
Yes, I know it is difficult to see our loved ones rejecting Christ Jesus. It is even more difficult, once they have passed on.
May God Bless You and give you His peace and comfort.
2007-02-04 16:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I not sure i can help you if you dont tell me what exactly the problem is?
I so sorry you cry, I hope your parents can learn to accept you!! I am an Atheist my mom is Catholic. We get along.
Did you try talking to your parents its what makes you happy? and that they should accept you for you?
I here if you wanna talk or whatever as im sure others are 2.
2007-02-05 00:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could help by saying I know what you are going through but it wouldn't be true so I won't. I will tell you that your parents can learn from you if you trust God to make everything alright in your future and quit crying about it. I know it won' be easy but God does promise to use us in miraculous ways if we trust him. Also, if you ever need someone to talk with, feel free to e-mail me anytime. May God bless all your efforts. Keep on praying for your family too--you never know when some little thing will make a difference in their lives.
2007-02-05 00:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God works in mysterious ways. Put your parents in Gods hands. Pray for their Salvation live your life as a Christian. Let them see the Joy that the lord has put in your heart.
They will come In Gods time.
Every thing has it's perfect hour remember that.
2007-02-05 00:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by angie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didn't have that problem, but I just wanted to let you know that I'll be praying for you, and your parents.
Be a good witness to them-- let them see the difference that He has made in your life, and when you get the opportunity, share with them how you feel. If they're not receptive, be understanding. How receptive were you to Christianity at first? It takes time in everyone.
Pray for them, and for God to give you the strength and wisdom to know what to do.
2007-02-05 00:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I can. Learn to respect others for their choice to worship, or not worship, any religion. I do not have the same problem. My grandmother was a christian, but she had total respect for me and never once said what I should and should not believe in. Is that hard for you? Crying won't help - facing reality will.
p.s. Thanks for the thumbs down - facing reality is bad advice. lol
2007-02-05 00:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, although me and my mom are both Christians, we believe totally different things.
I worry about her future but in the end I would rather her to be happy doing what she wants than have her be a part of my religion if it made her unhappy.
That's actually what God wants for all of us. We all have to make a choice about whether we'll worship Him or not; He wants people to worship him out of free will and love for him. â¥
But regardless of our religious differences, we both know in our hearts that the love we share will never end. ⺠My respect for her doesn't diminish.
(Or it'll end when one of us dies...)
It's good that you care so much about them to the point where it brings you to tears. It shows how much you love your parents.
2007-02-05 00:27:16 · answer #7 · answered by ♥☺ bratiskim∞! ☺♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that your parents are not believers in Christ.
My heart goes out to you.
I will pray that through the Holy Spirit using you as the vessel to reach your parents, they will come to see the beautiful change that God has been doing in your life, and that they will hunger for this in their lives.
I'm not in your situation, but I know some who are. Its a struggle, but let the Spirit be your words.. be your guide ...when you witness to your parents.. not with words but with your actions. :o)
God bless you!
2007-02-05 00:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
David wrote:
"For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
But the Lord will take me up." (Psalm 27:10)
Don't despair. Hold faith over them. Appeal to God according to His word, for He said "He is not wishing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance." (II Peter 3:9), and "God desires all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth" (I Timothy 2:4)
Stand fast in prayer and intercession on their behalf. Don't let circumstance or appearance shake you from your confidence, but pray without giving up. (Luke 18:1) Keep coming to God's throne with confidence for mercy and grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:12)
Be humble, be submissive, so far as you are able, maintaining a good conscience. Continue to make the Kingdom of God your top priority, and God will make your heart's desire His priority. Remember, it is by faith and patience we inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:12)
2007-02-05 00:31:21 · answer #9 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is one of the many problems with Christianity. It creates fear, intolerance, ignorance, and needless pain. You cry about it because you fear that they will not go to heaven. You feel a need to convert them. This is how Christianity grows and is the only reason it does. Not God. God is not like this. No heaven and no hell. End of story.
Do not worry about your parents. Keep your chin up. If the God of the Bible is real I am sure He will have the heart to show himself to them. If not you have nothing to wrory about,
2007-02-05 00:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋