Can you change your religion from your parents if you believe in something different? does it matter if your a different race then most of the people in your religion?

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Originally posted by ampmaster:
I've thought about becoming Buddhist for a bit but I would be dis-owned and I found christ so it was moot point really I've gone to a church mainly composed of African Americans great service, very energetic, loved it! so no it don't matter

What tradition of Buddhism were you considering Amp? I'm really intrigued by Vajrayana Buddhism, but at this point I don't think I will officially become a Buddhist. I consider myself to be an Agnostic/New Age with Buddhist influence.

I've thought about becoming Buddhist for a bit but I would be dis-owned and I found christ so it was moot point really I've gone to a church mainly composed of African Americans great service, very energetic, loved it! so no it don't matter

Spiritual beliefs are a really personal issue. Only you know what is right for you when it comes to something like this. Your parents might not support your decisions, but it's your life. No one can force you to believe something, nor can they stop you from believing.

This reminds me of that Independent Woman song by Destiny's Child. Question: Tell me what you think about this? And so on.

Anyhoo, do what you want. It's your life, your choice.

Of course, you have to remember that white people can't possibly ever be Hindu or Muslim, and blacks have to be Southern Baptists, and Middle Easterners could never good Catholics or Christians.

I don't believe any of that, of course, but I know people who do, which is highly disturbing, and makes me wonder about their intelligence.

Yes. Ifinally told my parents not too long ago that I'm not a Christian. They didn't like it and I think they're still in denial but they can't make you believe something if you don't want to. And it shouldn't matter if you're a different race. If you believe the same things what does it matter.

Yes

a) yes
b) shouldn't matter

It will be hard doing (a), but its possible, especially if u feel strongly about it. just make up your mind and do what u gotta do..

for (b), u might feel uncomfortable with lotsa ppl from a different race, but if u want to swtich religions, and if they're any good, race shouldnt be that big a prob...