I am and atheist and she was barely a Christian than all of a sudden she started going to church three times a week and going to bible groups and changing her passwords to things like Godschild and BlessedOne she was open minded and cool and now she disproves of homosexuality and the movie the golden compass what happened?
2007-12-09 11:52:42 · 52 answers · asked by troythe9ine 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's probably just a phase. Adults go through those too. Give her some time and she'll outgrow it. Don't pressure her in the meantime, but don't let her make you miserable with it either. Let her know that she has the right to believe as she likes, but that you do also, if she does try.
2007-12-09 11:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 5⤋
Some of these answers make me want to laugh. Your mom has had a religious experience--compare it to when someone falls in love really hard. You know, giggling and only being able to think about the one they love. It's a good thing for her, but she is trying to take in everything at once. She's got to have some time to process this. She may be influenced for awhile by her church group, but you are her child, and if you keep your relationship with her open, you can help her see when she's acting over the top.
It may take awhile though.
2007-12-09 12:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone encounters a difficult problem they often find solace in religion because they no longer have to deal with the problem. All they have to do is say "I believe" and then sit back and wait. Whatever happens is God's will.
OK, it's a cop-out, but that's the very thing that makes religion so attractive.
2007-12-09 12:22:36 · answer #3 · answered by youngmoigle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has woke up to life in Christ, She sees things differently now. It is called enlightenment. She is right that movie is anti God so why should she support it? The bible is very clear re homosexuality, it is a complete abomination to God. It is nihilistic and not the normal way as God intended. She only hates the sin of homosexuality not the people. She us taking her faith seriously, good for her.
2007-12-09 12:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by Steiner 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She realized that she was, as you stated, "barely a Christian". She has changed her life for the better, be happy for her! She found Jesus for real this time it appears.
I got the same slack from my older son when I became a Christian. I went from what he considered to be the coolest mom around to as he would put it, a "holy roller". He soon found out that it was best for me and he has accepted me and is happy for me. He has not made the choice, to my knowledge, to become a Christian yet. He does believe in God, but I think, just not ready to let go of earthly desires yet. He will though, I know it.
2007-12-09 11:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should ask her but if you expect her to be open with you, try not to be mocking or patronising but listen to her in an openminded way.
Mature Christian faith shows itself in loving kindness and tolerance of others, because Christ is in each of us. But new Christians, or people led astray by false teachers claiming to be Christians, can be quite defensive until they feel secure in their faith.
She may have been feeling some gap or loss in her life that has led her to turn to religion at this time. I am a Christian and believe that faith is a wonderful gift but vulnerable people can be prey to false faith and if that is true your mother will need your support through what may be a tough time for her.
Even if you do not share your mother's faith, it is important for your future relationship that you do not fall out now; if you show respect for her faith, then you can also ask her to respect you and your choices. After all, she should believe that Christ is in you, even if you do not!
Good luck
2007-12-09 12:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bridget F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suspect some sort of outside influence, especially if there's a man involved. But it may also be that she's started thinking of her mortality. A lot of people who are "nominally" Christian start thinking maybe there really is a heaven and hell, and they don't want to be fried forever. A sort of sincere effort to do Pascal's Wager.
Just be patient with her, and explain that you have no objection to her change in belief, but you don't share it and have no interest in hearing about it.
2007-12-09 12:00:32 · answer #7 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seems like she's allowing her new religion to cloud her own judgement. Some people get caught up in "religion" as opposed to being spiritual and working on an individual relationship with their higher power.
But if it bothers you -- tell her your respect her decision to join a church, but that you're uncomfortable discussing religion and would prefer not to.
2007-12-09 11:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by JusMe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any chance she could have had a stroke or something? I'm not trying to be funny. Things like strokes can cause sudden, enormous changes in personality. Your mother wouldn't be the first person to display this sort of dramatic religious behavior as a result of a stroke. You might want to think about talking with her doctor.
2007-12-09 12:04:47 · answer #9 · answered by Jess H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
for many people church is their only identity...it is a social connection, so if that is all that she has I would just let her do it, I live in the HEART of the bible belt and the same people getting drunk on Saturday are wearing their church face Sunday morning...oh the beauty of "forgiveness" this is a weekly deal...I just take care of my family and kids and do my volunteer work, I don't get involved in the politics of religion....
2007-12-09 12:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she happy? Is she still your mom, in the mom's sense? She doesn't have to share your opinion. The cord was cut years ago. Then leave her alone?
If you have a problem with the homosexuality thing talk to her about that. Could it be that you just have a problem with her becoming a christian?
2007-12-09 11:59:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋