Is it wrong for me to play along with religious people that visit my house?
831979
I do the same thing except I cry "Oh no I've said too much! O great Dragon Master of Mormonisim please do not smite me!" and then I start sobbing uncontrollably and pawing at their neckties and bicycle helmet straps.
883810
Sounds like you are a kid still living at home?\nIf so.. you have no choices until you are emotionally maturely financially able to take care of yourself with your own place\nPeople will mock unusual or out of the norm religions ( Wicca I presume?)\n\nIf you are living on your own.. \nnot to sure how you are forced to go to parents house, and are hog tied to get you into church
430876
as Jesus says, be chill my son.\n\nreligions for the most part are well intended. organized religion has a tendency to make a mockery out of it.
1150922
I have no problem with non-believers here.  I am not insulted by your presence; in fact, this may be the perfect setting for you.  I pray that God would speak to you in some way that you would believe in Him.  True Christians do not condemn others, however, love them and avoid saying hurtful things. However, I will not refrain from expressing how I feel about my personal relationship with God and how He has carried me through many difficult times.
369506
If she loved it and you enjoy her loving it nope nothing wrong there. If ou're trying to bring in some religious issues well that may be a whole nother story.
666271
Yes of course. You should think whatever feels best to you. I do believe God is happy that everyone is worshiping Him no matter which religion they choose. I personally like to take a little taste from everything available at the religion buffet.
228738
First of all, it's nice to hear from Christians that you should respect another's faith.  Secondly, to hear from some of you that your way was is the TRUTH, is nothing new to me.  I understand it is how your faith operates.  Also, I just wanted to point out being brainwashed must involve a collective group of people who believe exactly the same thing.  This is not what you will find in the Wiccan faith.  As 100 Wiccans who or what is "GOD" and you will get 100 different answers.\n\nNow for the real question at hand.  I am distressed to hear that one from our faith of respect and tolerance is trying to "convert" you.  Obviously this person has not done much reading on the actual basic principals of Wicca.  One of these being that we do not convert, we only educate when asked.  This faith is one, which should be sought out and found.  To offer it up freely would be an insult to those who really wish to spend time deciding for themselves where their spiritual path takes them.\n\nAs for how to deal with this, I feel you should be blunt.  Tell her that you are not interested in participating in any rituals with her.  If this is all she has to offer in your time together then apparently you two don't have much in common.  You don't have to be rude, but don't beat around the bush either.  Make it clear what your intentions are as friends.  If one day you decide to walk in this path then you already have a point of contact.\n\nI would like to also say, that I am sorry some of the people who have posted answer have not been very supportive.  No matter what you decide to believe, always know that not one person has the right to make or persuade you to believe otherwise.
552980
There's no rule that says I can't hang out anywhere on Y!Answers and I happen to like the Religion category.  It's true that I don't pay rent here; then again, I don't pay any less rent than the believers who seem to think that I belong somewhere else.\n\nSomeone called them GodSnobs -- I like that.
484877
If you accept the invitation, respect the etiquette.\nShoes/ no shoes, silly hats, boring prayers/ chants, sing alongs, crazy and illogical beliefs... You don't need to believe in all that stuff, just don't do anything to offend the people who do - you're in their house.\nWhat is it - a church wedding? Just go.
1023944
That is wrong of them.  My parents do not "approve" of what I do (I actually sell pure romance items aka sex toys among other things) but they still support me no matter what.  Throwing the bible at you does not get the bills paid and will not force your way into heaven.  I am a born again christian myself but I still feel that there is a time to pray and religion will help you and there is a time when you just need to do what you feel is best for your survival.  \n\nHonestly, it is not very "christian like" of them to throw you out of their lives and threaten you with promises of spending eternity in hell.  Maybe they should re-read that bible of theirs.
714542
I am so happy for you!  Doesn't it feel wonderful to FINALLY come home?  For people of all faiths - even if you didn't know you were coming home!\n\nAnd NO, you cannot simply stop 'bugging us'.  What if someone else of your faith is looking for guidance?  Shouldn't you at least be around to give them a name for what they might really be thinking?  Stick around.  It's obviously enlightening for some.\n\nAlso, try Amazon.com.  Especially the 'used' book section.  Or even your local library.  You'd be amazed what I've come up with from 'Friends of the Library' sales.\n\nCongratulations on finding your path!\n\n~Morg~
424062
No.  That's a great idea.\n\nThe best way to visit other religions' ritual observances, however, is as a guest of an adherent of that faith.  This is better because one has a guide to what is appropriate and inappropriate for guests of other faiths (or, in your case, of no faith).  For example, visiting a Roman Catholic Church, it is inappropriate for non-Catholics to receive Communion.  Also, your friend or acquaintance with whom you have come can answer questions your child might have afterwards from an insider's perspective.\n\nMost healthy religious communities that let non-members attend at all (and it is important to check) are very considerate of their guests.  Try reaching out to the leaders of the faith communities and expressing your wish.  Most are very ready to accomodate such a request.\n\nYour reason for wanting to do this is very responsible.  In a world of so much hatred and violence because of religious differences, any action to promote understanding and peaceful coexistence between people with different perspectives on spirituality is a good action, and should be supported.
841512
As long as they are not insulting any other religion, and respecting that other people already may have their own beliefs i think its fine.\n\nAlso they can't be too pushy. I don't like someone elses beliefs being rammed down my throat.
67320
Absolutely NO WAY! I could not do that because I am happy with my religion. I don't let people affect my decisions. I make my own. I hope you don't let this "someone" change your religion.
937391
Pray as ahrd as you can for them to go then in te morning get your house blessed by a priest. if that doesn't work get your house exorcised, many people wil tell you t's your imagination etc, but from what you describe I think a blessing woul help alot.
1008264
you don't say how old the two of you are but here's my opinion.,\n\nright now- there's no reason for him to start up trouble in his family because even tho they will like you- they will certainly have issues because of their faith and that's ok. it is understandable\n\nfor now- just have fun and don't worry about all of that.
487607
Wear it on your sleeve (Christian sayings t-shirts).  Wear a cross around your neck (my husband wears a cross), put one on your keys (I do this), go to a Christian club (I went to Campus Christians), etc.  Some people pass out Salvation tracks.  This is kind of annoying, though.  I do for Halloween trick-or-treaters, but not the general public.  Pray at meal time.  That always looks good!  When people tell me their problems, I say that I'll pray for them, & I do!  I am smart enough to know that studying is not enough!  I pray when I study & when about to take a test.  If I drove a car back then, I would have offered to be the designated driver.  I went out with the party kids, but I never did drink or smoke.  I really stand out, even at church.  If something is going on that I know is clearly Biblically wrong, I refuse to participate, & the others notice!  One cannot just assume that if something happens at church that it is ok.  I have pretty stong convictions!  I am not easily swayed by the crowd.  If you do any charity work, mention it.  Like, I made over 70 lap quilts & gave them out to the elderly in nursing homes.  Surely you've also done something to help out a charity or two in your life.  It doesn't have to be a Christian charity, either!  Like, I donated my hair twice so far for Locks of Love.