I believe the church is true, but i would still like to go into it knowing my parents are ok with it.
2007-05-23 08:53:37 · 7 answers · asked by Confused 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would suggest you start talking with them about the meaning of life, if you haven't already started. Let them know you are on a spirtual quest, and eventually let them know you are steering toward this particular path. And don't do it all in one session. People deal better with major changes in the lives of their loved ones if they have some warning, some time to get familiar and comfortable with the changes.
I assume they love you and are interested in your welfare. A sudden course change out of the blue is likely to alarm them and bring up issues of trust (since you haven't been confiding in them so far). I suggest you slow down and begin to make them acquainted with your journey before you take the next step. If they see you have thought hard about this decision and have freely chosen it, they are less likely to look up deprogrammers in the phone book.
Show your parents you trust them. I can't guarantee they'll go along but at least they won't feel tricked. In fact, if they have objections, those might help you to consider your decision more deeply. Let them know you're not trying to convert them but that you feel this path is the right one for you.
Changing or adopting a new faith can be traumatic for parents because it is a challenge to their own belief system, suggesting that they've failed to communicate their core values to you. Familiarity and ongoing respect can do much to relieve fear.
2007-05-23 09:12:01 · answer #1 · answered by skepsis 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well the fact that your parents have not had you baptized already means that they are not practizing Christians so it will be difficult for you, also you did not state your age.
If you are a young adult then have the courage of your convictions and go to your Priest or Minister and have a talk about this.
2007-05-23 15:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you are under the age of 18 then you should wait until you are 18 then it is up to you. Water baptism is only the outward sign that you have excepted Christ, if you have excepted Christ, you were baptized into the Body by The Holy Spirit just as soon as you excepted Him, that is the baptism that counts.
2007-05-23 16:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that being baptized is something you would really like to do. Even if your parents don't believe in God they should respect your choice. If they don't believe in God, honestly... what HARM can it do to let their child become a child of God as well?
2007-05-23 16:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice if you could supply some more background information. Are your parents against religion or do they belong to another religion?
I would say... "Mom, dad, I love you, but I also love God, so I want to be baptized."
2007-05-23 15:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by blueharbor22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just discuss it with them. Be prepared to explain why you believe what you do and why it is important to you that you be baptized. Good luck on your path.
2007-05-23 15:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not up to your parents.....They have nothing to do with your salvation once you come into knowledge "accurate" knowledge for yourself
2007-05-23 17:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋