Responding to those who may not understand the path you have chosen...

E'sMommy · 03-11-2005, 10:59 AM

How do you respond to friends or family members who question, criticize, or misunderstand your spiritual path?

**BC-tinatinva** · 03-12-2005, 05:03 AM

Great question!

For questions, I respond with answers and sometimes those answers are questions back at them. I have often been questioned by my family (who are, for the most part, practicing Catholic.) I am more open with my answers to them than I would be to others. I work in a very diverse company, with Muslim, Morman and Hindi folks aplenty. I find that seeking to understand their faith leads to great conversation and a better understanding for them.
For criticism, I respond with a smile- although, short of the above mentioned family, I cannot say that I've ever been really criticized.
For misunderstanding, I think the best response is example. Those who misunderstand are not the same as those who ask questions.

Tina

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BC-tinatinva Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia USA Posts: 4,574 Blog Entries: 49	Great question! For questions, I respond with answers and sometimes those answers are questions back at them. I have often been questioned by my family (who are, for the most part, practicing Catholic.) I am more open with my answers to them than I would be to others. I work in a very diverse company, with Muslim, Morman and Hindi folks aplenty. I find that seeking to understand their faith leads to great conversation and a better understanding for them. For criticism, I respond with a smile- although, short of the above mentioned family, I cannot say that I've ever been really criticized. For misunderstanding, I think the best response is example. Those who misunderstand are not the same as those who ask questions. Tina __________________ Tinatinva DD 01/09/01 DS 10/22/03 DS 06-19-06 My 3 FET miracles!!! "Unbelief cannot live in the sunlight of fellowship with God." - F.B. Meyer

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