Troubles of faith

[Maeglin Ancalime]

This is actualy from my live journal, but i am reposting in hopes of help :(

8:59 pm - Help
OK so yeah, hmmm I think i will finaily say what has been bugging me. I for a long time havent really beleived much of what goes on at my church. I have had multiple freinds who beleive in paganism and i like it much. but i am scared of my dad. being that he is somewhat hard core lutheran heck he a leader of one of the church boards. I dont know what to do. O yeah as another fear issue. My grandma in genral is a really cool person, sept for one thing hmmm how to explain...*ponder*. Ok lets just say she uses the word them a little to often. So yeah its really eating at me. Like today in church i was at every service cuz of Bell choir i was like analizing every little thing the pastor said. Ahhhhhhh im going crazy. Advice is wanted.

[Hoot]

(((Maeglin Ancalime))) It's okay to question things. It's even okay to be lost sometimes. There is no one way for everybody, and anyone who tells you there is is only telling you what they think is right for them. I'm convinced it will take me a lifetime to figure out, and I won't leave with more answers than anyone else. I think the deepest answers are probably already in our hearts - we know what rings true for us. So listen to other people, and read and learn as much as you can from other people, but take time to listen to your own authentic inner voice, too, as you do. That's the only advice I can share: have faith in your good head and heart.

:hugz:

[DraconisArcanus]

(((Maeglin Ancalime))) It's okay to question things. It's even okay to be lost sometimes. There is no one way for everybody, and anyone who tells you there is is only telling you what they think is right for them. I'm convinced it will take me a lifetime to figure out, and I won't leave with more answers than anyone else. I think the deepest answers are probably already in our hearts - we know what rings true for us. So listen to other people, and read and learn as much as you can from other people, but take time to listen to your own authentic inner voice, too, as you do. That's the only advice I can share: have faith in your good head and heart.

:hugz:
Well said. I was brought up in a hard core Luthern family. I followed the rules and even taught Sunday School for a while but always had doubts and questions no one could answer. Then I started doing research and studying. Only through knowledge will you find peace. I found it in Wicca and paganism because it made perfect sense to me. You will have to find your own answers but maybe this is a starting point for you.

Brightest Blessings!

[Rowan MoonDragon]

I agree with what the others have said. Keep investigating. You'll find your path. I know its hard with your family but the best thing to do right now is just bear with it. My Dad doesn't agree with my path at all (Luthern as well) but he doesn't condemn me for it. At least he hasn't stated so. We haven't talked about it in detail yet, although I think it is coming. For me, the more I learned, the more at peace I was in my beliefs and it didn't matter as much when people didn't agree with me. Good luck.

[pixiedust_3]

That's really tricky. What a situation. . .Well, I'd say just to keep your chin up about it and keep on researching. If you decide that this is really your path and you know tons about it you can just explain to your parents or whoever what it's about and how it's not a bad thing, ect. And if they are uncomfortable about the magick - it'll be our little secret ;) Okay. . .so I'll consider this as an energy request from you - Keep your chin up! Good LUCK! :heartthro :smile:

[Maeglin Ancalime]

My dad just told me the iceing on the cake today :sick:
He was elected vice president of the church council....ahhhhhhhh rarwg i dont know what to do *dies* :collapse:

[Tabby]

I was also brought up Lutheran. I never really felt like I belonged. As I got older and moved out on my own I was free to follow the path I wanted. Then it felt as though I was finally home. My mother and I talk about it now and she said that she always knew that I was different then her and now that I can explain it she is eager to learn more. I agree with everyone else...learn as much as possible and when the time comes to explain, your family will understand. They love you and will want you to be happy.

:)

[Pesha]

A Jewish person here, I have found that faith is a very individuaized thing. What works for one or two does not always work for others. You are in a position right now which trys you and what you personally beleive. From what I have read here, your family is very into their beleifs and it can be hard being a young person to be able to stand for what you beleive. My best advice is to keep your faith close to your heart and when you are oder and not in the bosom of fmaily, you can take the steps to proclaim yourself and your faith.
Hugs sweetheart, I know how difficult things have been for you. We are all here for you.

BB
DS.

[Black RiverWolf]

my family is very religous to of my realativews are pastors and i hear it from them and one of my friends. that i will be going to hell if i do not come back over to Gods light Thuppp!!! i chose this path when i was young and i will stay true to myself forever. don't give up sweets thing will work themselves out. even if you have to bust a few heads to get there

[Autumn]

:hugs: how old are you?

I suggest you start reserch on all faiths from the roots of luterenism to Buddhism and Islam and anything else you can lay hands to...it will be very interesting and useful to you until you are out on your own...

[Maeglin Ancalime]

I am 17, and i actualy have a world religion class next year..:D