Did that happen to you? How did you handle it? I'm not sure how someone else could deduce that a person is "lying." Faith/religion is so relative to each person, even within the same religion.
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I have had my mother tell me that my religion was a phase and that I would "get over it"....
I think it's extremely rude to question anyone's faith. It might not work for others or be understandable to them but that's ok...It wasn't their choice. It's yours and I personally think that whatever can bring a person inner peace and fulfillment in this world....Is a good thing...
Never loose your faith because others don't understand...
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Yeah, well, I was so stunned by the comment that I didn't respond. Although I was hurt by it and highly insulted.
I'm pretty sure it was meant to be hurtful.
Who said this to you and what did they say...If you don't mind me being nosy...
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No, but I'm a practising pagan and only 'out' to those who know me really, really well!
Many pagans believe it's wrong to talk about what we believe, or do, to non pagans as that opens up our beliefs to ridicule, which would be inappropriate. Most pagans, of any type, have a culture of secrecy because 'evangelism' is actually against everything we believe. We do not seek to increase numbers, or convert, or persuade, or swell the ranks in any afterlife - and so talking about religion to anyone in an everyday context who is not already one of 'us' is out of the question. It is a long path and seekers on it must come of their own volition, and be very motivated - that can only come from within. So no, I am rarely questioned!
I have questioned others, not sure in what spirit they take it but if they're actively trying to persuade me of something, I'll fight back! But I would never take it to someone, only respond if they started trying to 'convert' me, or were talking to me re. religion in a way I felt was designed to draw me on my beliefs. Must admit, I've often thought they were lying, but would never actually say that - just fire enough questions to set them thinking, maybe. But I can understand where some people are coming from, who do question - why not? Buddha said you must question everything, and then only go with it if it really stands up and I think that's sound reasoning. By questioning ourselves and others, we can figure out how sound our beliefs really are and that's no bad thing.
But no, because of the peculiar circumstances of being pagan - and a long history in our culture of secrecy to protect ourselves from being persecuted/executed by those of other faiths, the only really questioning conversations I'd be likely to have re. my own religion, would only come from others of a similar background. The only non pagan friends I have who have questioned me about my beliefs have been friends to start off with - or they wouldn't even have that knowledge!
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Pamela, a few years back I had a Minister question my faith...and without going into major details it was because I stood up and said I didn't think it was Godly for a bunch of boys to run around naked at a Christian Camp, with old men watching them, not discussing things with parents, and even lying about it. Anyway, it was really hard for me to get over, especially since it was a man who was the Minister of a large congregation.
Just remember that YOU and GOD know where you stand. I know it stings when someone questions you, so do your best to ignore their comments and pray for them.
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I'm Catholic & I get this all the time! One time my professor went off on a rant about the Catholic Church in class, saying all these things that were untrue. I emailed him politely letting him know I thought the discussion was inappropriate for class(it was not educational & way off topic... it was just some rant he got off on), that it offended me, and that he got a lot of facts wrong about our beliefs. He had the audacity to email me back and basically tell me what me and my Church believe. I politely corrected him again & he wrote back with extra ranting which contained more false information & basically accused me of lieing about my beliefs. He was a real jerk! Many of my professors have done similar things.
I just do my best to represent my faith truthfully... there will always be people out there to challenge it and be down right nasty about it. If anything, it just reminds me that this world is imperfect and that I am waiting for something much better to come!
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It really hurts when someone questions something that you are so passionate about and feel so strongly in your heart.
I am Catholic, and I have heard many people complain about Catholics and their faith...also, I have heard people complain about people who believe in God in general....
When someone questions my faith....I answer the best I can....but I always tell them that my faith is something that is felt within the heart, and cannot be explained, because the most beautiful things in the world can only be felt within the heart....
When someone persecutes me for my religion and for believing in God I just pray for them- I also remember that Jesus was persecuted...but he kept on going!
::Hugs:: I am sorry this happened to you.
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I was singled out in 8th grade science class by my teacher, in front of everyone because I was Catholic. He was asking me what my church's stance on birth control was. I was a freaking child and had NO CLUE what he was asking me much less what birth control even was. I can still hear his 'tone' of mockery in my head like it was yesterday. I knew he was trying to make fun of something but because I didn't have the capacity to understand him...it makes it even funnier that he tried to do that to a KID!! Of course I asked my parents about it that night and years later they said they had a meeting with him and the principal.
Several years ago, I had a boss ambush me in the workplace (again, in front of others) saying we were going to talk about Catholic stance on...blah, blah, blah...her tone made me nervous. She was Baptist and told me I was going to hell because I was Catholic. I realize there are people with 'those' thoughts in every church...it just makes me sad. I mean, it does not reflect on their faith or elevate them to pull others down. Especially when they don't have enough information to have an educated conversation about it.
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