Hi there I have a question my parents and brother are catholic same with pretty much my whole family, I'm 16 and I don't know if I believe in that religion but every time I say something about it they yell at me, I am kinda leaning to the Buddhist side because my believes are the same but none of my family likes that and they get mad at me for not believing in God..... What do I do
I had the same problem a couple of years back too. I too grew up in a catholic family and was brought up to love God. I realised however that this religion wasn't for me. And here's what i did:I told my parents gradually that i'm interested in knowing other cultures. I showed more interest about Buddhism. When i wanted to do the ceremony it's where they got really mad, (i eventually didn't get to do it but for a diff reason). Anyway, i told them that just because i was practicing different things than they were doesn't mean i'm going to be a different person. I'm still going to have the values i have learnt. I'm simply finding myself, and that religion wasn't me. Plus buddhism is the closest religion to it. Also it's not necessarily a religion, you will find many who will refer to it as a Philosophy of living life. You just be yourself darling and show them that you're doing nothing wrong. God accepts everyone and they should too. Show them that by changing what you believe in doesn't make you different than who you are, it's better than being ignorant and not choosing to believe in anything at all. xxx Hope this was helpful, if you need anymore advice or info about buddhism mssg me xx :) Love and light to your way
