How do I help my friend?

Question

She is lost and won't admit it. She talks a good game but I know that people on here have made her question her belief in the Wiccan religion. I can see it in the way she is acting and posting questions and answering them. There is definatly more too it then she will admit. She had a very STRICT Catholic family growing up and our priest was very critical of her when she had her daughter out of wedlock, married outside the religion and then got divorced from him. This all turned her heart away from Jesus and God and to Wicca were her path in life was not looked down upon. She posted a question on here today, but because of the struggle in her mind, it didn't get worded write and most everyone was rude to her about it, thinking it was just a stupid joke. Please, how do I help her? We have been friends for 20 years and I don't like to see her in any pain!

SHE switched to Wicca on her own, but now she is having doubts on her choice.
I don't preach at her or anyone else. I just want to know how to ease her pain during this part of her journey.

Her question was the "Challenge for Christians." I don't care what path she chooses in the end, only that she is the person I have known and loved for the past 20 years. She is just not herself these last few days. No matter her choice I will always love her for who she is and not what she is.

Answer 1

Sometimes we have to struggle in life. Its ok. We learn from these experiences. The best advice I could give you would be this... Be a shoulder for her, be strength for her. Let her know that you are there for her when she needs you. I think that as long as she knows * you have her back* she can't go wrong. No matter what course her life takes, having a friend like you who cares enough to do this for her is more than alot of people have. I hope no matter what decision she makes she just knows you are there.
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

your friend actually seems like an open-minded individual. shame on you for calling her lost. the fact that she's questioning her faith in being a wiccan does not mean you should prey on her just to get a higher attendance at your church. if you really want to help your friend, don't stress religion so much. honestly, there are plenty of people on this planet who live happy, healthy lives. and those lives have purpose and meaning, even though you might not agree. just be her friend. leave the god talk and accepting jesus b.s. out of it. if she truly wants to become a christian again she will. think about it. did she become a wiccan because someone made her or did she openly decide to give it a try?

"only science can save you"

Answer 3

I would like to know of the question she asked. Where it was posted and What the Question is?

The only advice that I can give you for her is to love her and support her and let her know that it is WHAT she decided for herself from her own heart.

Will wait for your reply, mayhaps some positive feed back from a stranger just might help. What do you think?

FYI - Have Studied Wicca and have practiced it as well.

Thank you,
Sam

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Sam

Answer 4

I don't like this about religion. It seems that most people are preoccupied with other people's behavior. I think that you are being rather judgmental of her. She has her own life and I think it's her decision to believe what she wants. Jesus wasn't judgmental that's what was nice about him. Of course, I guess I'm judging you judging her. Opps. I only offered an answer because you asked. I really believe it's best to leave politics and religion out of a friendship though. Sorry for judging you!

from an Agnostic with Buddhist leanings.

Answer 5

This can be a toughy. So times just being there and listening to her tell her troubles to you can be a good time to get things off her chest would be a good thing. Showing God's compassion as if you were Jesus for those moments can open doors for you to minister. If possible invite her over for a meal, maybe even with candles, but you have to be compassionate and understanding which you already are !!!

Answer 6

there is a big difference between religion and spirituality. as far as i'm concerned, Wicca is much more spiritual than any religion. religion is supposed to teach a person how to get a personal relationship with a higher power, not to become the higher power itself. when hard times hits a person, its the spiritual connection to a higher power that carries a person thru to the other side. when i question my spirituality, its usually because i'm trying to make my spirituality match someone elses. that don't work. i have to go with what works for ME.

Answer 7

You just have to be there for here no matter what. Even if she turns away from Wicca, and chooses another religion you have to be there for her. Sometimes the road to self discovery is the hardest one to find. She'll probably be frustrated and depressed sometimes, and that's when she'll need you the most.

Answer 8

Leave her alone. If Wicca isn't the right path for her, she'll eventually go back to her old religion or move on to something else. If she is comfortable as a Wiccan, than you have no right to try to make her decisions for her.

Answer 9

Umm my satisfactory peers sure, however although I love the ladies I hang around with, I wouldn't absolutely believe them. It sounds terrible however I understand for a undeniable fact that they generally gossip approximately each and every different. Either means is say I have a few peers who're both reasonable climate peers and a few who're like sisters to me.

Answer 10

I am not sure exactly who you are turning to Wiccans or Christians. There is a little book online called Steps to Christ that is a very well written book. It clears up confusion and really helps to define Christianity. I am afraid I don't know much about Wiccans. I hope this helped.