We really need advice on this! the more advice we get the better we'll be prepared
2007-07-22 15:51:12 · 13 answers · asked by Karenita 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just out with it.
"Mom, dad, I've decided to become a mackerel-snapper".
2007-07-22 15:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What's the big deal. It's not like your life has to change to become a Catholic. You still get to observe all the 'holy'days that are derived from pagan practice, with a 'christian' spin on them. You still get to be part of the wordly systems.
So, ok, you WILL have to take part in some white magic practices of turning bread into Christ's body and wine into His blood, re-sacrifice the son of God every Sunday, but hey, it's not as bad as black magic or witchcraft, right?
Oh yeah, and then there's that pesky anti-christ, instead of christ, pope man.
Hey, wait a minute, don't tell them. Keep it a secret. Even I don't want to know, and I'm not even related.
2007-07-22 23:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by Notfooled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to give advice other than tell them and get it over with. You are going to have to react based on how they take the news.
I thought my parents were going to flip when I lost my faith. I told them I didn't want to go to church anymore and that was the end of the conversation. I guess they either already figured it out, or didn't want to know it all.
2007-07-22 23:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't give us enough information to really help.
You don't say what his religious background is.
Presumably you're Catholic, is that right?
They should not be surprised if he's been with you.
A lot will depend on their current religious practices;
it'll depend on what they believe & how strongly.
There is a lot of misinformation spread by other religions.
Just look at some of the answers we get on here.
2007-07-22 23:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He just needs to tell them,straight out. Otherwise they'll figure it out on the wedding day and it'll be a big shock.
2007-07-22 22:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just come out straight with it the worst thing that could happen would be the family disown him? it would not be the first nor the last time! good luck.
2007-07-22 22:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by S.O.S. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What religion do his parent follow?
What about you?
Have you looked closely at what the Bible says?
Pastor Art
2007-07-22 23:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them this is what will make your finacee happy and that he's thought about it very much. His parent's should understand, since he's a grown man. Good luck and God bless.
2007-07-22 22:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would help if we knew what religion his parents are, and how active they are in it. Also, are you involved in this decision?
2007-07-22 22:56:36 · answer #9 · answered by Diminati 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it must not mean that much to him.
2007-07-22 22:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by L.C. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋