my friend the witch
By phoenix79
@phoenix79 (302)
United States
March 31, 2009 10:20pm CST
I was asked today how I could be friends with someone with such a different religion than mine. Well for one thing she is part of my family. Family sticks together no matter what. I use to be wiccan. In fact myLot page still says Wiccan Proud but that is because I do not know how to change it. If someone will tell me I would be grateful. I have a belief that my friend will see that she needs Allah and will surrender her will to him. I think that I could show her the way to Allah.
4 responses
@Harley009 (1416)
• India
4 Apr 09
You can be friend with anyone who is good. Religion is not an issue in it. However if you go with your friend and if it is a prayer time you can ask them to wait until you pray, etc. You can only say about your faith or the truth you knows to her, it is your friends decision whether she want to listen it or she think it is truth. If she has an interest to listen, you can tell her. There is no compulsion in reigion ... path to the truth are clear.
Thanks
@phoenix79 (302)
• United States
4 Apr 09
That I agree with you. I think that she does see the change that has happened in my life. I am doing a lot better since my conversion. I am a more focused person.
@kaylor98275 (64)
• United States
2 Apr 09
My best friend, who is the sister I've never had, started 6 years ago to practice wicca. I am not wiccan and her choice of religion doesn't bother me in the least. I don't believe that people should push their religion on someone that practices differently.
@phoenix79 (302)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I did not explain myself clearly. This is a friend that is already studying Islam. She even wears scarfs. She is also just about to marry a Muslim.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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1 Apr 09
Hi phoenix,
There is nothing wrong with being a Wiccan and a witch, your family member is not trying to force you into her belife as no pagan will ever try to convert anyone to be a pagan, it has to be their choice and what they believe, with so much so called religion today is the cause of most wars around the world and pagan are the peaceful people so leave your family member alone to get on with her belife and you get on with yours, same as if a christain try to force you to become a catholic, think about it. We all have choices to be what we want to be, like you, you choose your path so let others choose their.
Tamara
@phoenix79 (302)
• United States
3 Apr 09
I do not try to convert her in fact we do not even talk about religion. I did not mean it like that. I am saying that from what I know of her.
@TLChimes (4822)
• United States
1 Apr 09
Being friends with someone of another faith is great.
Trying to change them is not. If you can take about your faiths without trying to convert each other then you are teaching without forcing. That works better then trying bring someone over to your beliefs. They can hear you without being on the defense.
I had a time finding a belief system the fit with my faith. But those who love me were patient while I found my place and while some don't like my path, they don't stand in my way. That makes me more open to talking with them about their faith.
It's good to hear of people with different faiths getting along and being friends.... and I really like that you say family sticks together!
@phoenix79 (302)
• United States
3 Apr 09
It took me a long time to find a religion as well. I am happy you have found your path.
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