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[ZydrateAddict1023]

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

[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.

[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.

[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(

[FluroUnderwear]

@TheWICCACHANNEL they set your house on fire!?

[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

[Acage69]

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

[jamessylvester22]

your so pretty! bleesings to you:)

[JezusSlave]

HELL IS REAL AND FOREVER !!!

spiritlessons. com/mary_k_baxter_a_divine_rev­­elation_of_hell. htm

[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.