I'm agnostic my mom is catholic?

Question

my mom tried bringing me up catholic i did the whole commuion thing when I was younger. She always brought up comformation she finally gave up. my mom isnt a holy roller she doesn't even go to church anymore. Yet when she finds somthing "troubling" she tells me i need to find the lord. I'm agnostic and I wish there's a way i could tell her honestly.

also my dad jokes about leaving everything to the church when he dies how funny.

Answer 1

Bravo to you for having your own mind!! Here's the deal, I don't care how old you are, your relationship with God (if you believe in God or even want a relationship with God) is entirely up to you. I give you major props for not just going with the crowd, but rather developing your own belief system and now trying to figure out how to stand up for what you believe.

I don't know your mom or the relationship you have with her but I think that your best bet is to ask her to set aside some time to have a real sit down talk. Explain to her that you respect her choice to be Catholic, but you need her to respect your choice not to be. You are an individual and have the right to make this choice for yourself. Try to be very respectful when speaking to your mom, but explain to her that you just don't think about things the same way she does and you would like her to allow you to make this very important decision for yourself. She can force you to go to church but she can't force her beliefs to take hold of your mind or your heart. After you become legal age, she can't even force you to go to church anymore. Hopefully your mom will understand and respect your individuality. If not, you still have your mind and no one can take that away from you if you don't let them.

Answer 2

The simple fact is, most Catholics and just about all protestants have no idea what their chosen faith actually means, because they learned it by wrote, from others who don't really understand it either.

You seem to be smart enough to pick up on that fact.

At your age, being agnostic just means you're not sure.

Here's a suggestion:

Keep searching. Keep learning. Keep looking. God is real. The Church is real. You need the power of God in your life.

It might take 50 or 60 years, but if you don't give up on it, neither will God.

On a personal note, I felt the same way you did, for a very, very long time, only to eventually discover the truth of Christ in Catholicism ... and my life hasn't been the same since.

God usually answers my prayers, so I just asked him to bless you and yours, even more than he has blessed me and mine.

Expect a miracle.

Answer 3

If i were raised catholic i would be agnostic also i think. The catholic people are nice but actually most are just play acting having never came to the truth of God and being born again. When you are ready to come to the truth of Jesus Christ amazing love and his free gift of forgiveness and salvaiton. You need but bow your head and ask Jesus to forgive you of your sin and ask him to be your Lord and savior. Man can do that only Jesus can. God has given that to his son alone. Going to church can't save you. Dressing like kings will not impress God. Praying prayers over and over will not even God gods ear. God wants a real prayer from the heart. You mother is right you do need to find the Lord. May i subjest on better. Just pray this simple prayer. Jesus please find me.
He knows were you are and he can find you. He created you for such a time as this. It is important that you become a part of the family of God. This world is a mess and we are in a very interesting time right now. Jesus will be coming soon enoof for the bride not these pretty churches. His bride is all who believe on him and have been born into his kingdom.

Answer 4

Well i advise that u tell her. she would be shocked at first. If she really does love u, she should understand. This is a situation that is hard when ur parents r like pro-Catholic, but being honest is the best thing cuz they would eventually find out somehow. Remember, no secret is kept forever.

Answer 5

I too, am agnostic, and my parents are Catholic. I choose to not discuss my beliefs with my parents, as they are way too set on their ways. I don't want to upset them, so I just let their opinions regarding religion enter my one ear and exit the other. I have told my mother that my differing beliefs will never get in the way of my love for her.

Answer 6

I'm not sure what the question is... but you have to decide who you are. If you are told eventually you will regret letting others decide for you. Be who you want to be. And you don't have to label yourself Catholic to have good values and foundations that your parents can be proud of. Just go out there and be the best person you can be, that's all any of us can do.
And if they can't accept that, it's their issue for being so narrow minded.

Answer 7

sick: I am a Christian, and I realize what you are going through. Bad theology has led some Christians to think that they have to "get in there" and coerce others into believing the same thing they do, on threats of going to "hell"! Somehow, God isn't capable enough to do the job himself. Of course, people , who do this, show a lack od faith in God, thus, limiting Him. In John, Chapter 6, verse 44, tells us that God does the "calling" into Christianity and not people ! Realize, that your mom lacks understanding on this issue and needs to leave the converting to God. God is love and love offers each of us a choice !

Answer 8

if you're agnostic maybe you should do some research on different religions. Try to write out what you truly do believe, and go from there.

if you want to tell your mom about it, approach it gently...just say "well I've been thinking about exploring some different religions, and I'm not sure what I believe." you could even invite her to join you in search of a different church. i dont know your mom so that ones up to you ;)

Answer 9

I'm glad you've decided for yourself what you are. Never base your beliefs off someone else.
Just say to her, "Mom, I'm not sure about the whole religion thing. I need time to think about it." If you give her a vague possibility in the future, she'll probably let go.
If you're really agnostic, I think you should research religions and find what you truly believe in. Even if it's something Unitarian and you don't worship a god, religion always gives you structure. Just a tip, you don't have to take it.

Answer 10

Ok first you don't need church especially catholic traditions of men not even what the bible says, BUT she is right you need to know the Lord Jesus, he is alive and you need to get his Holy spirit and that is what we call being born again and that is Gods requirement, you can do it right there right now, you don't have to go to church for this, read this page and tell God you want to know him and to make Jesus your lord and you will get his spirit, that's the goal, read this!
http://www.freedomcame.com/glory/