Theophrastus
The easy path, in my eyes, would be to lie about it and pretend to be a Christian or just stay "in the closet."
The virtuous choice would be to stick to your convictions and not let people crush you under their heel.
This does not mean that I suggest you cackle maniacally when people pray, turn the crucifixes upside down or draw a mustache on the Virgin Mary.
You should be kind and sweet to your family members who are in need, but you should be politely strong to those who challenge you.
Something should be said, a mission statement if you will. "Gramma, now isn't the time to make a big deal over this. We need to be there for our family and when things are done, we can address this issue. It's important to me, but I want to be there for everyone else, too. What I believe doesn't change what my family means to me."
The bottom line is that if you let them walk all over you now they won't respect your beliefs, but if you disrespect theirs you'll be in an even worse position. Stay true to yourself, answer their questions and put off your announcement until this mess with the hospital is over.
And my good will goes to your aunt.
The virtuous choice would be to stick to your convictions and not let people crush you under their heel.
This does not mean that I suggest you cackle maniacally when people pray, turn the crucifixes upside down or draw a mustache on the Virgin Mary.
You should be kind and sweet to your family members who are in need, but you should be politely strong to those who challenge you.
Something should be said, a mission statement if you will. "Gramma, now isn't the time to make a big deal over this. We need to be there for our family and when things are done, we can address this issue. It's important to me, but I want to be there for everyone else, too. What I believe doesn't change what my family means to me."
The bottom line is that if you let them walk all over you now they won't respect your beliefs, but if you disrespect theirs you'll be in an even worse position. Stay true to yourself, answer their questions and put off your announcement until this mess with the hospital is over.
And my good will goes to your aunt.
LMAO...i seriouslu did think about doing the cross thing just to see if thered be a reaction from the nuns watching the chapel. But thankfully im not that big of an insult to people...or a prankster.
If they ask questions im here...i just don't like them labeling me directly without asking me.
plus the satanic religion is more...sex worship than devil worshipping from the start........(another rant.......)
