I am a pagan of sorts and I have a big conection to the natural world. When I talk to people about my faith they think that I am crazy. So I have to justify my faith with science for them to believe me or even listen to me for that mater. A lot of the things that are included in my faith such as a search for long life, a rejection of modern lifestyles and strong connection to all of nature's creatures are some what on the fringe of what modern people call "sane". So I am rejected by lots of people including my own family. What do I do?.... Please post yo' thoughts.
I am sorry to hear about your social isolation, that is very unfortunate. You cannot make your family or friends change their belief systems. If they have expressed a disinterested in that aspect of your life then that may be something you simply have to accept. Imposing your values on others, even if it seems innocent sharing, can be interpreted by others as preaching or judging. Be wary and pay close attention to how you communicate your ideas. Just out of my own curiosity... how intensely can you reject modern lifestyles if you're posting on an online message board?
Well my faith is my life. It is a way of life. My mom will not even try to listen to me And until I am 18 I am not all aloud to do anything without my mothers permission. So the only way to talk to people is via the Internet. Once I am 18 tho and out of school, I am out of here.
I hate to tell you, but you need to be 18 years of age or older to be a member of GC, it's in the TOA you agreed to when you signed up. Best of luck to you! It sucks when it feels like family doesn't support you, but you need to do it for yourself without their validation. Try to build a middle ground between what they value and what you value. You're going to do a lot of changing in the next ten years, keep those door open.
You should move somewhere that there's like minded people. Don't let them destroy your faith, it sounds fantastic!
You should denounce your perverse ways and convert to Christianity which praises the one and only true God, only through Jesus can you receive salvation.
people deal with worse prosecution for practicing there faith every day throughout all of history, I don't think what you're dealing with your mom or family is that bad... Believe what you want, and practice what you want, don't do anything dangerous like hurt anyone, or fight against anyone else faith. You should be alright, Oh and cross-reference other religious beliefs atleast make an educated decision on your faith.... I think you're in it for the wrong reasons personally, but I'm being age-biased admitedly.
Don't worry. All is good. The feelings you have will only strengthen your connection with nature. But remember, nobody has to accept what you say, or even want to listen to you when you say it, and the acceptance of that will help you. In wanting to be accepted as you are, you must accept others as they are first. In doing that, you will grow, and without noticing any change, become able to express yourself in a way that they can understand. If you still want to do so. People will come and go in your life, throughout your life. You will draw towards you those who reflect your current vibration. Don't be discouraged at feeling rejected by those you believe should accept you. They resonate differently. It's not their fault. It's just who they are.