Today is a Jewish holiday and i am supposed to go to temple (i am 15) and i have always hated going on holidays i have never even really liked being Jewish. i got in a huge fight with my parents this morning because i didn't want to go. (i was saying i would go just so they wouldn't be disappointed with me and they were saying they would rather me stay home if i was going to be in a pissy mood.) so i stayed home. am i a bad person?
2007-09-22 03:22:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, you are not bad. I did not like to go to the church either at that age.
I am Christian and just as an adult I found a wonderful church were I love to attend regularly. Try to connect with God in personal level. I attended once a Jewish sermon for becoming of age or something like that and it was Soo boring.
2007-09-22 03:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by Isthatso 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you like being Jewish? I guess I kind of have the same problem. Sometimes I'll be in a pissy mood and my parents would say the same thing. I go every time because I know that things will get crazy. People will ask, "Where's Logan", and tsk, tsk, tsk things all over me. I wouldn't say you're a bad person, really, but that isn't for me to judge. It depends on your perception of badness. You should probably talk to someone who cares about you to sort out your... faith problems (not the best word choice). Once you get that sorted out, things should fall into place.
Good Luck!
2007-09-22 03:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not a bad person. You're becoming an adult, and you're exhibiting intelligent behavior by questioning the religious beliefs you've been brought up to revere.
Your age is about the same age I was when I began to question the beliefs of the faith I was brought up in, Catholicism. Why the hell (no pun intended) should I "burn" forever because I ddn't feel like going to Mass on a particular Sunday? Wasn't it enough tht I was a nice person who never intentionally hurt anyone? I was fortunate in that my parents, while not necessarily happy about it, didn't force me to go along with them.
Now, I don't have any problem whatsoever with those who choose to pursue a particular relgion, so long as it doesn't infringe on the rights of others. But as an adult, I realize that organized religion is, to me, a load of garbage intended to stifle creativity in thinking and force the masses to behave in a certain manner. If I have any religion at all, it's in the manner of the Paganism in which my Native American ancestors believed...that "god" is a force found in the nature surrounding us with beauty for our souls and the necessities we need in order to survive.
Peace, Sister.
2007-09-22 03:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not a bad person. The people who are forcing you into a religion you have no wish to participate in, are the evil one's.
You are an innocent child, but that doesn't mean you don't have your own mind and your own voice, so scream as loud as you can untill you get heard. Stand up for yourself and you'll have a strong, bright future ahead.
2007-09-22 03:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bad? For being honest with your self. No - God knows your heart. I used to groan when I had to go to church. Now I love going. It all depends on the heart.
It is better to be honest with God than pretend. If you don't feel His presence there, but you would like to, consider that you might go for a walk in the woods, look at the stars, walk on the beach, listen to the birds.
2007-09-22 03:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is a matter of obedience which is always a bone of contention with teenagers( i was one too) the problem is that you disrespected your parents and now you are looking for confirmation that this was right to do.
It was very wrong,we all have to do things in our lives that we would rather not do but rebellion is not the solution.
Oh yes there will be many voices agreeing with you on this but I believe that in your heart of hearts you know that you were wrong.
2007-09-22 03:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No you are not. Everyone has his own mind to decide about his/her religion. If you don't like being a Jew, try searching other religions. Hope you can find the one which will make you feel good.
2007-09-22 03:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by Zifikos 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hmm, the phrase: "worship in the spirit" springs to mind.
ie. time and place shouldn't determin proximity to God.
2007-09-22 04:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are a typical teenager to me.
This too shall pass...
2007-09-22 03:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by firebyknight 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No. It sounds just like my teenage years when I was Catholic.
2007-09-22 03:29:58 · answer #10 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋