Just another Biblebelt arguement...sigh

Hi.In religious and spiritual matters I consider myself more of a mystic or Bahai perhaps. I found God through the esoteric teachings of Jesus, Hindusim, and Buddhism. If my family knew my complete belief system they would be totally shocked and say that I was damded to hell. My grandparents say that only Christianity is right and all other religions are wrong and they have never even took 2 seconds to study them! I am at a point of enlightened thinking in my life where I can never believe things of that sort and what they belief seems unchristian and ungod-like to me. They are always shoving this stuff down my throat and a teacher of mine tried to change my beliefs too, but I never have changed for any of them. I find the truth my own way... I do not belief that I am damned, I find that rather childish. I feel that God is pleased with me if anything for breaking the boundaries and seeing the truth in different ways. I know this is a battle that just isn't worth fighting over, but I had to get it off of my chest. I just get tired of these Biblebelt arguements.

Ben.

 

Good for you! My grandparents have the same issues with me. Everytime I go see them I leave with a handfull of tracts and bible magazines. I just don't have the heart to tell them to burn the stuff. Just love them and know those who claim to know it all usually know the least.

 

Thanks, Pop. I like to hear from others who can really empathize with me.

Ben.

 

Hey Ben;
I know exactly what you mean. I grew up in a very Catholic family... I mean I've a nun and two priests in the family! When I converted to Wicca when I was 18, it took me a while to come out to my family about it... and even though it's been 6 years since I told everyone, it's still quite an issue.

It's really difficult, and I know you've likely heard this before a zillion times, but it's always best to stick to your beliefs and live your life your way instead of what others want you to do... it's a tough road to walk, but if you stick to your guns, it'll work out eventually....