Was this wrong of me?

Question

My family lets us chose what religion we become (if we become anything). My oldest sister (who is 18 years older than me) became Catholic. She used to be very active and went to church every week, anywho, she met a Jewish man, and they got married. When I was 18 I decided I wanted to become Pagan, I looked at other religions and Paganism just fit me. She came over and tried to convert me saying I was going to hell and I shouldn't do stuff in the devils name. And I got mad at her and said "Well if you're such a good Christian why did you marry a Jew?" (she didn't marry the guy for love, she was 28 and still lived with my parents, she wanted out). Needless to say she got kinda mad at me and stopped talking to me. Was I wrong in saying that? I mean it may have been a little harsh, but it's not like I go around saying 'hey look at me I'm the best because I'm pagan' Why can't she just be happy for me instead of trying to guilt me into being Christian? Has anyone had experiences like this?

Answer 1

You got caught up in the emotion of the moment and probably came off as being a little judgemental of your sister's life -- even though she's obviously guilty of doing the same thing to you.

Just apologize for what you said, but explain to her that you've chosen your path and you would appreciate it if she would learn to accept and respect your beliefs ... even if she doesn't agree with them. But remember, in asking her to do this, you need to stay on your toes and take care to always respect her beliefs also.

And you know, she may not come around. Many Christians have been drilled into the "if you're not one of us, you're in league with the devil" mentality. If she's open enough to talk to you, try to explain to her what you believe. Explain to her that you aren't doing anything in "the devil's name". All you can do is apologize and try to promote understanding between you! Good luck.

Answer 2

It is a Christian belief that anyone that isn't Christian is going to hell. So, in her mind it is her duty to let you know this. I have experienced the same type of thing so, I just don't talk about my beliefs unless someone asks. You have the right to believe what you want to and so does she, the problem is the beliefs don't coincide. She won't be happy for you as long as she thinks you are eternally dammed. I'm wondering how she can be happy in a marriage where she's married to someone according to her beliefs that will also be dammed? Anyway, try to find the similarities in the both of you and focus on that. Sisters argue on occasion, it's okay and usually fleeting.

Answer 3

Religon is an important thing of every single person life , you can say this world is hall of exam and we have to pass the exam according to the right religon rules, you sister become catholic n you become pagan, it was her spirit to to try to save you from hell but , she dont know the no one can force new religon on you,her way of act is wrong and what ever you said its not harsh for long time, she would be oki soon you just try to interact with her , n bring her in conversation in meeting in dicussion, and just use these 2 strong positive points to make her feel her mistake
1> no once can force new religon on some one , you need time(its for just time being answer)
2> i do respect of your religon but no one religon says that dont talk or become angry to those who are not embracing your religon
3) if she say to you that you had said that marry with jew then in this do applogies to her

Nothing serious i think you just need to start conversation with her then every things woud be fine and dont so hard on you , what ever you did that time its just oki! good luck

Answer 4

If a Jew have nothing against Jesus, it is not bad to marry him, but if he hate Jesus it is not so good to marry him. God can forgive such a sin. From the beginning the Jews were chosen people and God wants to save them. You ought not to judge your sister, but she is not right that she stopped to talk to you. What is the best thing for you both is to love one another. Your sister must not to judge you.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Jews and Christians are the same people except for the accepting the messiah bit. As for Wicca, be careful what you let yourself into coz your soul is in jeopardy! Only Jesus can set you free to fully understand how much danger you have put yourself in, you should ask him one day!

Answer 7

She probably is happy for you, but is also concerned about your belief, because of her beliefs. She was trying to explain this to you, though she may not have done this in an understanding way. She loves you and does not want to be in eternity without you. She knows it is your choice. It is not about whose belief is better, and she was not judging you. You did though.. and hurt her intentionally.

Answer 8

No I do not think it was wrong of you. If your family is as religious diverse as you say, then she should have respected your choice, not try to convert you to her way of thinking.

Answer 9

she is your sister and cares about your soul. I do not think you did wrong but she is convinced in her faith.