My parents would be furious to discover I want to become a Christian
DEAR DEIDRE: My family thinks religious people are freaks, but I want to become a Christian.
I’ve secretly bought a bible and I want to start going to church. It hurts that I have to hide this.
I’m a 22-year-old woman, still living at home.
I was brought up in a totally secular home, with parents who are anti-religion. They think anyone who believes in God is weird or stupid.
But at college I’ve made some really nice friends who are Christian.
We’ve talked a lot about their beliefs and their church, and I’ve been reading stuff on the internet.
They’ve said I can go with them and they’ll introduce me to other people.
I’ve never felt I belonged anywhere, but I know becoming a Christian would make me happy.
I don’t want to have to pretend to be someone I’m not. How can I make my parents accept me?
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DEIDRE SAYS: You’re an adult, and have the right to believe in whatever you choose. Your parents shouldn’t make you feel bad about your beliefs.
Tell them why this is so important to you. Maybe they’re worried you’ll judge them. But you can reassure them this isn’t the case.
My support pack Standing Up For Yourself should help you to have this conversation without making them defensive.
Be patient. It may take time for them to accept you’re not like them.
