My family is opposed to my religion?

Question

Today my friends and I were performing a seonce, when my parents got mad at me for lighting candles in the house (im 13). They are opposed to Wicca, but not in favor of Christianity either. Usually, we go to the park in the woods to perform magic, but it was raining today. My parents grounded me and wont let me go the park tommorow. What do I do? (And also, if youre going to say something negative or that i am too young to light candles or wicca is evil, i will report you)

Answer 1

I know that you are very young and easily mislead. I will say a prayer for you in hopes that you seek the Lord with all your heart. The things you talk about doing does not glorify God and as you get older, I pray that you find the way to the Lord. Please, stop what you are doing. Nothing good will come from it. -God Bless.

Micah 5:12
I will destroy your witchcraft and you will no longer cast spells.

2 Chronicles 33:6
He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, practiced sorcery, divination and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the LORD, provoking him to anger.

Deuteronomy 18 - Detestable Practices
9 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [a] the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. 13 You must be blameless before the LORD your God.

The Children of the Devil - 42Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but he sent me. 43Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. 44You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! 46Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me? 47He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."

Galatians 5 - Life by the Spirit
16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
19The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Answer 2

Obviously your parents have some strong religious beliefs of their own. They are probably afraid that you're going to bring some kind of evil spirit into their house. You realize that they think that Wicca is dangerous don't you? Okay so show a little respect for your parents and perform your magic in the park where it belongs.

Answer 3

So long as you live in your parent's house, you are subject to their rules. If they say don't light candles in the house then you must not. When you are a parent it will be your turn to make the rules. That might feel like a long time from now but it really isn't.

What you do is obey. When you prove to them that you can follow their rules in their house being grounded will no longer be an issue. If you have a responsibility to be in the park, avoid breaking the rules of the house and make sure you will be allowed to go next time.

Answer 4

I went through a similar situation with my parents when I was experimenting with religion. What a lot of people are saying here is right, it is your parents' home, you're their child and should respect that. But what no one seems to be telling you is how to talk to your parents about your interest in Wicca.
Firstly, I must say this. If your interest in Wicca is purely spells and seances, and not in the actual religion, this will not help and your parents will be able to tell.
If you genuinely interested in seeking the Goddess and the God through this type of spiritual worship, tell your parents what you know. Show them books, show them research about the religion. Show them that it's not threatening and is a moral religion. Remain calm. Don't yell or argue. Explain that you're looking for a way to express your spirituality and that you recognize their concern about what you're doing.
If they disagree, you don't have much choice in the matter but to wait it out. But at the very least, if you show maturity, they might respect you for it.

Answer 5

What is it that you hope to achieve by engaging in wicca,candle lighting etc.?You also seem to have an attitudinal problem.Before anything else you need to get rid of your hubris.You might want to refer to a lexicon before you decide to report me.If you are still bent on it,
report away to glory and be done with it.
Happy reporting.

Answer 6

I think you should be talking to your parents about it. Ask them what they object to and address their concerns. It may be that they are objecting to something that has nothing to do with what you're wanting to practice, and it may be that you can compromise if they are objecting to something you want to do. Knowledge here is really key.

You don't need candles to practice Wicca. You are 13. When I was your age my mother wouldn't let me use candles either due to the risk of fire.

Answer 7

what kind of magic are you conducting in the woods?
regardless, you should definitely listen to what your parents are telling you to do, whether you like it or not, you are their son and they are only trying to protect you. Sometimes it feels like mom and dad just dont understand, I still feel that way even as an adult, however i know that they only care about me. You hopefully will know what to do in your heart, look inside and tell yourself what is right and what is wrong.
the candle thing scares them because you are playing with fire, they dont want you to get burned (or worse)

Answer 8

You are certainly an arrogant young person.You must realize that you were in your parents home performing a ritual that they strongly object to . They had every right in the world to put a stop to the ceremony(?) and ground you for life.
By the way, who do you plan to report the people to who make a negative comment about your actions.

Answer 9

In maximum Christian traditions (the two Catholic and Protestant) you have reached the "age of accountability" that's the age the place you're empowered to make your very own decision approximately no count if to have confidence in Jesus or to no longer have confidence. this does not advise which you will no longer face persecution from mothers and fathers or acquaintances on your decision. Mature Christians with the great armor of God willingly face such persecution as a witness for Christ. newcomers are nicely recommended to maintain a low profile till they have training and understanding to effectively preserve and clarify their faith.

Answer 10

hi, your parents seem tp be blown if not too suprise about this practice and them grounding you was basically them trying to buy time to digest it, analyse it and come up with their own views onit. they love you and wouldnt just deprive you of what you believe in.

it maybe a great experience now and remember if you do want it, you should tell them about it, let them feel your passion, why you want to do so and how it benefits you and your future.
be ready for any response however as we not always get what we want but remember, they love you and want whats best for you so confront them with your defenses down. good luck.