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I have been questioning my religion and I am so frustrated, because my family all have the same beliefs and I feel that if I change my religion they wouldn't accept it. What should I do?

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Jann Nikka Profile
Jann Nikka answered

Middle East you're probably going to be stuck with your family's faith.

America depends on the faith your family is practicing and how close you are with your family.

Catholic and Jewish families super close and definitely would not be that open to accepting a faith change. 

Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian,  non-denominational, Start your own religion, Moonies, Mormon, 7 Day Adventist and others in this group probably no problem.

Polygamist Groups (you might have to go into hiding) and the Amish (you would have to leave the group community)  might be a problem. 

All my information is based on TV and Internet and Definitely not wrote in stone. 

Seek out others who share your new beliefs for support.

Tom  Jackson Profile
Tom Jackson answered

There is nothing wrong with questioning your religion.

I did it myself when I was younger---in my late 20's and early 30's---a time frame which probably seems pretty old to you.

Every objection I thought of---and a few which I came up with in my extensive reading on the issue---turned out to be invalid.

There's nothing better than having settled the issue for yourself, because your philosophy of life---which includes your position on the existence of God and His role in creation---will determine how you live your life and the satisfaction you have during that life.

It would probably be useful if you could discuss with some of your family members some of the frustrations that you are having.

It's quite possible they had them at one point also.

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Darik Majoren answered

We each have our own "Path's to Walk" in life.

Although the families religion can be part of it's tradition, it need not be indoctrinated in such a way that you cannot question it's value or relevance to your life and your path. Seek that which helps to complete you. This may change periodically since you evolve and change as well . . . The more wisdom you gain the better off you will be to find Reason and Logic in whatever belief system you end up with.


Barb Cala Profile
Barb Cala answered

Are you an adult?  If so, you're entitled to believe what you like.  You can't expect everyone to agree with you.  If you're secure in what you choose to believe ... You should be able to convince your parents/family that it's right for you.  If not .. You'll just have to learn to live with their disapproval. 

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