How do I tell my parents that I am no longer a Christian?

I grew up being a christian but about few months ago I became a Wiccan. My parents are very closed minded when it comes to different religions in their household. I respect my parents religion but I know they wont respect mine. I have been hiding a part of me from them and I dont want to hide a part of me from them so how do I tell them? Should I just try to keep it a secret?

Answer #1

if I tell them then they will not accept me and tell me that I am going to hell etc

Answer #2

In my opinion your parents are complete idiots, wiccan very cool check out these you tube videos they explain why I belive christ, mossas, and every other un godly story is a bunch of bull religion comes from anchient astrology 1, 2, and 3

Answer #3

I do not think you should tell them. Just keep quiet and believe what you want.

I am a parent, trust me. We DO NOT want to know everything.

Answer #4

Just tell them, they are your parents who are supposed to love you unconditionally. You can’t keep a lie up for long, you’ll have to tell them sooner or later. Plus it is technically your life, and you get to decide which religion you follow.

Answer #5

Unless they ask, just keep it a secret. I did the same thing, except it wasn’t Wicca. I have to deal with a lot of harsh words from Christians (and occasionally other religions) …A ton of people don’t believe me, say I’m going to hell, say I’m “full of it”…etc.. It hurts, but I know that if they insult me, they obviously aren’t “loving one another. “ Keep that in mind. If they don’t accept you, just be proud of the fact that you accept them.

Answer #6

If I tell them they will not accept me and tell me that I am going to hell ect Listen to you’re heart, if you truly believe they wont accept your beliefs and that’s its wise to not say anything right now, then thats ok. Understand though, that sooner or later the time will come when you will have to say something. When that time comes, just be honest and let them know that you love and respect them, but that this is a personal decision you have to make for yourself.

Answer #7

Tell them your doing research?…Damn a wicca student, lol!! Your parents are going to hate you!! No I joke, well actually I don’t know. Keep it a secret only because you are young and over time your ideas will change, they might become more radical even. But these are the decisions you have to make yourself. Wait until you know the path you want to follow for the rest of your life, but be practical and reasonable about it. What makes you really happy AND content.

Answer #8

I went Though this was curious with lota things and backslid fell away from jesus God but was just a fase with ones i was curious about i had alot on my plate when i was young many miss lead me but did find my way back. some times we Explore other things when we are young with would been easyer to tell my parents my mom wouldnt looked at me differnetly but i was dealing with alot but did find my way back. wish you lota luck

Answer #9

well i do Believe when ones say that but i won’t Judge a book by it’s cover i just pray for them. tc

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