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| *islandgirl4eva* |
 Apr 18 2005, 07:58 AM
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I recently divulged to my parents that I wasn't sure I wanted to return to the Catholic Church. I never went much as a child, and thus was able to explore and develop my own opinions on organized religion. They were, let's say, not quite supportive. We had a big discussion about it and I said that I wanted to take a World Religious Studies class in college to become more knowledgeable and gain more perspective on the matter.
They are very wary of my decision and ask that no matter what I do, I remain a Catholic. I don't want them to feel like I'm betraying them, betraying my heritage, but I just don't see things the way “they” want me to see them. What would you do? Would you go to church just to make your parents happy, or would you go your own way and explore things for yourself? EDIT// This is not for advice. I just wanted to know what others might do. |
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Apr 23 2005, 11:33 AM
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 i've never wanted anything rationale.  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 |
I hate it when parents try to force their religion down their kids throats. Religion is all about faith and believing, how can one truly believe if they only know one religion? If i was in your position I would just go for that class and explore other religions. You might discover that being Catholic is the way for you or maybe you will completely go the oppisite direction and turn to Satanism. It doesn't matter. Whatever faith you follow, it should be your choice.
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islandgirl4eva making a choice Apr 18 2005, 07:58 AM
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ROARxD yeah; i think i do both because you have your own ... Apr 29 2005, 06:07 PM |
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