If so, what is that like for you?
2007-03-29 03:09:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am the only born again Christian on my side of the family....my wife is born again also.
They think I'm somewhat weird.....but it's to be expected
2007-03-29 03:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am the only Agnostic in a very religious family. Which is fine for me, but would probably tear my mothers heart out. So instead of causing her pain, I go along with the whole show. I think there is value in misleading someone if it will help them avoid sorrow.
I don't feel isolated, I don't need other people to agree with my philosophy. I know it is the truth, because I have tried several different religions, and found them to be very similar and based on emotion. That doesn't cut it for me. I need tangible proof. I am fine with the fact that it works well for my folks, if it brings them happiness then that is a good thing.
2007-03-29 10:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am aware I am the only Christian-Wiccan in my whole family (including Second cousins).
My family don't treat me any different now than they did when I was just Christian, but I doubt if they have noticed the changes in my over the years as they have been small and steady in nature. I actually like being different, as I am who I am. The only person who would have a problem with my beliefs is my brother, but as long as I don't say I believe in Wiccan or Witchcraft to him he accepts my beliefs as my own.
2007-03-29 10:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My family doesn't bother me about it. I suppose they would probably prefer I should still be Catholic, but they respect my right to my own beliefs. Some times Mom is curious, and asks me questions about my beliefs,but she never acts judgemental about it or anything, otherwise it's cool. I'm Pagan, and the traditions and symbols at Christmas and Easter, are similar enough that it doesn't make a problem for celebrating together, in my head, I am just celebrating them as Pagan holidays, and assigning Pagan symbolism to things like Eostre's moon hare, and missletoe, and such....
2007-03-29 10:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm the only person in my family with the beliefs I have, and sometimes it can get a little hairy *lol* but for the most part, we all have just accepted that we're all different and that's ok. We don't have to agree on religion to be a family.
2007-03-29 10:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by mpj 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. My little sister is agnostic. My parents are Lutheran, though they do not ever attend services.
Throughout my extended family, one of my cousins is an atheist as well. One of my other cousins is his wife are pagans.
But, for the most part, my extended family is christian. But given those of us who are not, no one really cares. We get together all the time. It just isn't something we talk about. There is so much more to do in life than talk about beliefs.
2007-03-29 10:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup! A family of two sisters and two brothers. The sisters pretty much don't talk to me. The brothers do tho and they're great.
My parents are fundies and I'm an atheist. It was a rough go for a few years, but things are really fine now. They tell me they're praying for this or that every few months and I say "thank you" and mean it. Life is short - it's better for everyone to be honest about what you are while accepting of what they are.
2007-03-29 10:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm the only pagan in my immediate family I was born into.
In my extended family, there are a few, mostly because I live the way the Gods recommend.
It never causes a problem. I live it openly and I'm not all in people's faces about it. And nobody gets in my face about it, because they know I know more about their religion than they do. :) They can't debate me on the subject and hope to win.
My wife and kids are all Asatru just like me.
Walking the walk reverts more people than talking the talk.
2007-03-29 10:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My mother is Catholic. If I spent a great deal of time explaining to her about Laveyan Satanism she would probably understand but think I was a little mad. My father would probably "get it" more. But why give myself the hassle? It works for me, it doesn't work for everyone, and I can't be bothered with all the "oh my gahhhd, do you guys sacrifice goats and stuff?" questions. So I pretty much keep it to myself.
2007-03-29 10:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by Wild About Harry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our beliefs are consistent but not the same. My family is completely uninterested in religion. I am, so in that way we're different. It's a non-issue for me.
2007-03-29 11:19:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I joined the Church of Jesus Christ LDS 3 years ago. I have heard some comments about my joining but for the most part my family is OK with it.
2007-03-29 10:46:09 · answer #11 · answered by saintrose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋