my dad is christian, im wiccan, how do i tell him?

Question

hes very strongly set against witchcraft, but he still believes the evil witches theory that basically says that there are no good witches, most wiccans actually aren't bad, they have a moral code that i follow and everything

Answer 1

Don't tell him anything.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 2

First of all, how old are you? Your religious beliefs are your business, and you aren't required to tell anyone. I wouldn't lie to your dad and let him think that you are a christian, but if your beliefs aren't going to interfere in your time with him, let him be blissfully ignorant. Some people might say that's taking the coward's way out, but I say that its just preventing what will certainly cause trouble. If your dad already has his mind made up about witchcraft, there's probably not going to be anything you can say to change his mind.

My parents are christian and they know that I'm an atheist, but I never told my grandmother, who died a few years ago. She was devoutly christian, and it would only have given her something to worry and fret over. The fact that I was an atheist didn't change who I was, and who I'd always been to her ... but if I would have told her, then it would have. Therefore, I was able to preserve a relationship that meant very much to me. Some people will tell you that if someone doesn't accept your religious beliefs that they aren't worth your time, and to a certain extent that is true , but this is your family. Live your life, and let him live his. The fact that you are wiccan doesn't change who you are.

Answer 3

Oh dear, bath salts are witchcraft, don't take them to Bed Bath & Beyond. I say you need to make some new friends, but you sound young so you will bounce back nicely. As an adult I don't know most of the friends from my youth, and am much happier for it. I wouldn't really tell her, just tell her that you are not into going to church anymore, and that will probably be enough to see her true colors. If your family & parents are open to you having the freedom to choose your own spiritual path, then that really is all that matters. Friends come and go, you will meet new and far more interesting ones. Let her go to church, which in my opinion is far more of a cult than anything, especially those Mormons.

Answer 4

That is because your Dad is ignorant. Not to say that is a bad way. Meaning he doesn't understand anything outside of what he was told to believe.

Just tell him. He is your Dad, he should love you unconditionally. I do day "should" cause there are no guarantees in this department.

My parents are Lutheran, and though not happy when they knew I was an atheist, accepted it. I am a good man, who works hard, takes care of his kids, and is basically I nice person. They know that I have read many books, and researched my decision a great deal.

Interesting story, I met some people my parents went to church with one time. Later, they found out I was an atheist. They told my parents they should sit me down and talk to me, and have me read the bible. My Dad told me my Mom almost became unglued. She basically told the people that her son likely knew more about the bible, christian history, and all the other religions of the world that most of the people that wen to their church.

So, you never know, you may be suprised.

Answer 5

If you're set on telling him, you might want to direct him to the following website:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm

It's a small set of articles written (as far as I know) by a non-Wiccan about what Wiccans do and believe, and it lays things out in very clear language.

You might try explaining to him that within Wicca, witchcraft is something like prayer -- the energies we work with are Divine energies, and we are bound by the Wiccan Rede ("If you harm none, do what you will") not to use our abilities to cause harm.

How old are you? Are you of the age of majority? If you're not, and have to live at home, telling him might land you in very hot water that you can't get out of. So, if doing something that he doesn't know and of which he would disapprove about bothers you (as well it might), you can leave Wicca for a couple or a few years and come back to it later when you are more free to do as you will. In the meantime, you can practice techniques of meditation and focus (like mindfulness exercises) that will serve you in very good stead when you come fully into the religion.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me. I wish you the best of luck on your path.

Answer 6

Here are the facts. Whether you want to believe me or not, won't change the facts.

The power you have tapped into comes directly from one of the only two supernatural powers in the universe and it is not from the one true creator God of the Bible.

You may think you are a "good witch" but you aren't. You may think you are worshiping some positive force in nature, but you are not.

The force you are tapped into is one that will just as soon as kill you as look at you. Don't ever forget that. And your leader will lie to you and deceive you because that is his job. He is a lot smarter than you are and is a lot more powerful than you are.

You should ask your dad to pray for your salvation. Pray that you are protected against this evil force you are fooling around with, before it is too late for you.

Answer 7

If he ever talks to you about witchcraft, bring up the subject that you think it's "not all that bad" and you have practiced some with it.
Christianity is against witchcraft in any way, shape, or form. If your father gets upset, he might just not want you to go to Hell. People should go to almighty God instead of the devil, who is a created being.

Answer 8

If you are constantly in situations where these kinds of conversations keep coming up or if they are always wanting you to go to church you might feel more comfortable telling him the truth. But if he is old just let it go. If he is really religious it may upset him. Since he does not understand this kind of belief he will probably worry about your eternity. This may seem ridiculous to you but speaking from the heart of a parent there is nothing worse than worrying about ones child. It may be best for everyone to let him live his middle to old age in peace.

Answer 9

Well, since you're worried about telling your Dad...I assume you're young. Statistically, young women are most drawn to the "wiccan" idea of white magic and good witches. They feel empowered.

But, it's still a pagan religion and it's dangerous. Just because you don't believe wiccans are bad, doesn't make it so. In fact, your father is right. There is no such thing as a good witch and dabbling in magic of any kind opens doors to places you really don't want to go.

Answer 10

why do you have to tell him?

isent one of the guidelines of Wicca to not talk about Wicca to thoes that do not follow Wicca? atleast that is a guideline of traditional Wicca.

I am a Celtic Pagan, my mom knows this, but my father would not understand. instead of making a big deal about it i just aviod discussions of religion with him.

if he says something along the lines of Witches are evil, i ask him if he ever knew one. and if it is his right to judge according to Jesus he should love everybody.

Answer 11

I wouldn't tell him if I were you.

At least, not until you're old enough and have enough money to move out of his house and take care of your own needs.

Parents have this annoying way of thinking they have a right to decide what religion their children will be.

Just remember, inside the privacy of your own mind, you can believe anything you want to believe - whether he likes it or not.