Parents And Paganism

[littlerudegirrrrl]

Thanks for sharing! I can relate cuz my parents are devout Greek Orthodox Christians and it was a huge part of my life bc of how much we've been to church and involved. until I realized that Christianity was not the way. And then a few years later I got into Asatru and Hellenism and my parents were pissed as fuck and i actually did similar stuff like u did but I kinda learned to tone it down a bit, but i still have a weird feeling that my parents are trying to convert me back. ._.

[Mr1helluvabutlr]

Easing didn't work towards my mother because she always says I gotten ideas from the Internet and books but she got used to the idea of me being pagan. I would most likely say be truthful tell them what you believe.and agree to disagree also tell them that being pagan doesn't mean you going to sacrifice people or hurt others, to my mother that was her main fear but I am lucky white magic is something my grandmother was good at and naturally I am too.

[carmegalodon]

very smart young lady! One thing I might add to your list as a followup to coming out. Parents AND In-laws might I add, need education. Pagans have a lot of stereotypes. You can start with simple history of our people and the true meaning behind the holidays. I say the holidays bc it's about family and you want to able to celebrate with your family. I HIGHLY recommend "The Simple Sabbat ~ A Family Friendly Approach to the Eight Pagan Holidays" by M. Flora Peterson.

[MrVarience]

ultimately there is nothing you can do in this. I tried to be very calm and relaxed regarding being a pagan and used cold hard facts. unfortunately i was looked on as evil no matter of what i did or said . And i find the whole (you have to give respect to get it a little condescending) that is a two way street. They should respect the choice that was made and accept it as well.

I tried to explain that my belief and philosophies and how on some levels they are the same but in the end failed

[369SCREAMOLOVER]

@MrVarience

Just know that one day you will find people who do accept you and practice the same things you do. BlessedBe! ~DragonFeather )O(

[jamessylvester22]

your so pretty! bleesings to you:)

[JezusSlave]

HELL IS REAL AND FOREVER !!!

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[Acage69]

@JezusSlave Sounds absolutly wonderful! I can't wait!

[EclipsedPagan]

I think easing in is a great idea but you really have to understand the way your parents think to gauge their reaction correctly.

[AkumaXKami]

I got lucky...my mom was really understanding about my spiritual choices.

[diamondfirewolf]

i Can relate when i was younger i used the shock value but in time they came around this is great vid

[TheWICCACHANNEL]

first off,hide yur stuff.parents will over react most of the time.the church is somthing i dont respect at all.they do horrible things to us pagans.never mention wicca or witchcaft,they will go crazy.this is 28 years of expierence and as a parent of a child myself.if your parents are cool go for it,if they are die hard christians,do as i suggest.christians that know you cant be converted will attack you.they did me,my house was set on fire

[FluroUnderwear]

@TheWICCACHANNEL they set your house on fire!?

[carm3d]

"...you never disrespect the church." Sorry, the church has to earn my respect like anyone else and thus far I see them doing more harm than good.

[GnosisGo]

i can kinda relate, I'm an atheist inside, but outside my parents are pretty devote Muslims. I try to slowly ease my beliefs in everyday conversation, but I really feel my parents will never accept my change. I just fake being Muslim and when I go off to college in two years, I'm just gonna drop the whole Muslim act.

[ArsSpiritia]

I've never been part of the pagan community but in 30 years I never told my family as I was growing up. I come from the old belief that Magick works in silence.

[CharmingPixieFlora]

This is great! YOu should post this as a video response to my video coming out of the broom closet!

[CthulhuChick666]

I found it helped me that half my family is Irish so I told them I found out about paganism through researching old Irish customs. I still haven't told them everything but my mom at least has picked up on it but my dad is clueless

[FantasyFaeryT1]

Great video!!!

[RosesofAmber]

Good books huh? I've always like Israel Regardie; Tree Of Life and The Middle Pillar. I may not agree with some of the ceremonial stuff, but he writes well.

Tao Te Ching is Buddist philosophy, abstract but good if you can follow up with it.

But that's just a few, and as someone mentioned earlier that philosophy is HUGE, I personally am only half fond of Greek...but I do agree that it's a good place to start off before branching off

[ZydrateAddict1023]

okay is the audio not matching up with the video for anyone :(

[tannhaus]

93

Thank you very much. Yes..that was an unfortunate situation, but I'm glad it's finally resolved. Now I can get back to the things I enjoy.

[gero8909]

she's gorgeous

[illiezeulette]

Books on paganism: Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler The Elements of Ritual by Deborah Lipp The Way of Four by Deborah Lipp The Spiral Dance by Starhawk Of course primary texts like the Eddas, Sagas, Homer, Ovid, etc Books on Wicca: The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald Gardner High Magic's Aid by Gerald Gardner (fiction) The Witches' Way by Stewart & Janet Farrar Eight Sabbats for Witches by Stewart & Janet Farrar The Alex Sanders Lectures by Alex Sanders

[illiezeulette]

Philosophy is hugely diverse, always good to start at the beginning with stuff like ancient Greek philosophy. I recommend "The Greek Philosophers" by W.K. Guthrie. Another good intro-to-philosophy book is This Is Not a Book by Michael Picard. Personally I am a big fan of G. W. F. Hegel, and his works include the Phenomenology of Spirit and the Philosophy of History. [:

[rainbowpagan]

good video

[bitterscreams]

cool video

blessed be

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