park sooyoung 47 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I think this topic has been asked before, maybe a few times even. So I apologize! But for people commenting this time around I wanted to ask.. what's your religion or do you even belong to any religion or if not follow some sort of belief? And extra what do you think about my situation of not wanting to belong in the religion my family brought me up into? Because I feel guilty but I can't tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibop!! 8,585 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 You don't have to be in the religion you were brought up in. I don't know how old you are, but as you grow up you learn to think for yourself and develop your own beliefs. If your parents religion doesn't sync with your values then you should look somewhere else. I'm Christian, but not overly religious. I was never baptized as a child Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dragons girlfriend 5,749 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'm a Christian. It's completely ok to follow a different religion to your family, all of my family are either agnostic or atheist. I mean, it depends how much of a big deal religion is to them. There may be some discomfort, but at the end of the day, they're your family and they love you despite your choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeongwonhi 1,416 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 i don't go to church (the only times i have gone were for communions), but i am not entirely sure if i do believe in god or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunaandartemis 2,813 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 its your belief and you can't let anyone else decide that, respect their belief isn't wrong too, i mean that should work both ways but i know its not always that easy as for me i don't think i can say what my belief is bc people will be like waaaaaaaaaat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog 5,083 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I don't have any religion, but my mother is Christian and my father is one of those "I believe in God but I'm not Christian" types. I'm actually fortunate because my mother is very accepting to things that I believe (or don't believe) and understands that it is a personal choice, so I've never had to feel guilty for believing differently than her. We discuss things openly, both with her concept of things and how they fit in with God and with my concept of things and how they fit differently. You will learn as you grow that your personal belief is more important than what it is your family believes and what they have raised you to think. Religion and spirituality is very much a "you" thing and others can't decide it for you. So please don't feel guilty about it. Whether or not you share it with them is up to you and how to do it in your own time. And if you ever feel confused about things, do know that that is okay, too. It's up to you how you decide to proceed and learn about things and in the end decide is what works the best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shining Diamond~ 3,000 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'm a Muslim, but I'm not that religious tbh. It's your choice, religion is something you have to have a feel for and understand. If you're not satisfied then do some soul searching; I'm sure you'll find the right answers... If you don't mind me asking, what religion(s) are you interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittlePinky82 1,303 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I totally understand. I was raised Christian and now I'm a Satanist. Heh so 180 I know, right? But yeah it just took many years of finding what I thought about these things. My own spiritual experiences. Thoughts about the after life changing over time. Don't pressure yourself to find something. Let something come to you and don't worry about labeling yourself while you're on your journey for your spiritual path. Just be open and enjoy what's out there and where you belong, if anywhere, will find you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon 8,222 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I am atheist. I was raised evangelical christian. OP, I think you should believe what you believe in. Your family loves you and will grow to tolerate your beliefs. It's not always easy, for example my parents and siblings are all still religious and we fight occasionally about it...but the worst thing is when they cry because they believe I wont be joining them in heaven and they wont get to see me again after I die. But I just tell them, lets make every day we have together count then. It's hard at times but family should be a place of unconditional love and acceptance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaishaix 2,737 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Christian Family traditions are hard to break. It's a foundation and partial of who you are. You will always compare what you learned from home and what the world hands you.. The tricky part is, your WILL to choose ... Sounds cliché, but follow your heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonyâ„¢ 11,329 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I totally understand. I was raised Christian and now I'm a Satanist. Heh so 180 I know, right? But yeah it just took many years of finding what I thought about these things. My own spiritual experiences. Thoughts about the after life changing over time. Don't pressure yourself to find something. Let something come to you and don't worry about labeling yourself while you're on your journey for your spiritual path. Just be open and enjoy what's out there and where you belong, if anywhere, will find you. Is Satanist even a religion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittlePinky82 1,303 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Is Satanist even a religion? No. It's a philosophy. However, for myself, I'm more on the occult side of things so... And fyi you mean Satanism. Just a little correction me being nit picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potaeto 1,933 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 My family is Catholic and everyone is super religious especially my grandparents and aunts. But my direct family is a lot more chill when it comes to church we go like 4 times a year. I was put into catholic class thingys for years and just got out of them last year and I don't consider myself a real Catholic cause I don't do what they do.. I believe in God, I just don't practice the things they do like going to church and memorizing everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shining Diamond~ 3,000 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 No. It's a philosophy. However, for myself, I'm more on the occult side of things so... And fyi you mean Satanism. Just a little correction me being nit picky.So are you into magic and all that? Or just the theoretical aspects of it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittlePinky82 1,303 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So are you into magic and all that? Or just the theoretical aspects of it all? It's not magic. It's energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Fei 742 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I believe in god and i'm catholic, i switched religions the last 2 years to comeback to my roots recently. I am not as "obsessed" like my dad side of the family is. (My dad believes in god and doesn't go to church but he says he is catholic, my mom comes from a family with different beliefs) Your beliefs are yours and not theirs after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufu 580 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'm agnostic. I'm open to the idea that there is a greater power, but whether or not that's a god or whatever, I don't know. I was raised Roman Catholic. My mum is religious - she's even an RE teacher - so I was put through all the usual church on sunday, you have to have a communion, a confirmation, etc. One benefit to being an RE teacher's son is picking up on things that just plain don't seem right, so for me it was easy to decide that i'm not believing this stuff. After I finished high school I made it clear that I want nothing to do with religion, and it was accepted. My dad is an atheist too, so that helps. Now I go to church at christmas for my mum's sake, but that's it. For you, you should just talk to them about it openly. I mean, so long as you aren't a part of some incredibly god-fearing family, then they will surely accept YOUR decision. It's up to you, not them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufu 580 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 as for me i don't think i can say what my belief is bc people will be like waaaaaaaaaat omg tellmetellmetellmetellme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercya 1,006 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I am Christian and I take my faith seriously. I grew up in a country that is about 80% Christian and attended Christian schools from primary school through to college. But I'm not Christian because of the environment I was raised in but because its something I personally believe in. You shouldn't feel guilty about not wanting to be a part of your families religion if you don't genuinely believe in it. In future you'll be on your own, living your own life anyway so its your decision and belief that matters. If your parents really expect you to follow their religion even when you're not under their roof and it that really bothers you then you should probably talk with and try to explain your thoughts to them. Also, try to do some self reflection and sort out your personal beliefs and whatever questions you have about the religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shining Diamond~ 3,000 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It's not magic. It's energy.Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercya 1,006 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I totally understand. I was raised Christian and now I'm a Satanist. Heh so 180 I know, right? But yeah it just took many years of finding what I thought about these things. My own spiritual experiences. Thoughts about the after life changing over time. Don't pressure yourself to find something. Let something come to you and don't worry about labeling yourself while you're on your journey for your spiritual path. Just be open and enjoy what's out there and where you belong, if anywhere, will find you. Wow! That's a complete 180! I would love to hear more about your transition and beliefs. (If you don't mind that is.) How did your family take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArseneLupin 4,475 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It's not magic. It's energy. Alister Crowley fan? Im muslim and i take my faith very seriously, id recommand researching your own religion and see if its actually what people around you claim it is, hell if i didn't research islam for myself i'd be an atheist! So do the same thing with your faith and if it doesn't fit you then leave it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Grey 2,400 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 My whole family is Catholic and I also attended catholic private school (the worst period of time in my whole life) but I'm actually a atheist. So I totally understand. When I was 15 they discovered that I'm atheist they were always saying 'You are young, you will change your mind, you are just being stubborn blahblah'. Now I'm 20 and they're still saying that same thing. I think I will be finally free when I move out. But your family don't know yet? Try to talk to them (maybe with your mom) and maybe they will understand. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittlePinky82 1,303 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Wow! That's a complete 180! I would love to hear more about your transition and beliefs. (If you don't mind that is.) How did your family take it? Nope. No one knows in my "real life" cause well I'm a southerner so.... Lots of Satanist's hide. Just after yrs of just thinking about shit, experiences, all that fun jazz. Alister Crowley fan? Im muslim and i take my faith very seriously, id recommand researching your own religion and see if its actually what people around you claim it is, hell if i didn't research islam for myself i'd be an atheist! So do the same thing with your faith and if it doesn't fit you then leave it No, I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArseneLupin 4,475 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 its your belief and you can't let anyone else decide that, respect their belief isn't wrong too, i mean that should work both ways but i know its not always that easy as for me i don't think i can say what my belief is bc people will be like waaaaaaaaaat is your belief this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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