How to Follow a Religion Without Your Parents' Approval

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Attend services to check your comfort level there.

   Speak to the leaders or clergy.
   
   Read the newsletters.
   
   Learn what this new religious choice is all about.
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   Step 2: Make sure

   Be sure you fully understand the religious beliefs. , Explain your feelings, and express your thoughts.
   
   You might find them surprised, or they might have had an inkling that you were seeking other religious guidance. ,,, You aren't disowning them; you're just trying to find your place in the world.
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   Step 3: that in your heart you have the need to follow and change from the religion your parents follow

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   Step 4: to this other religion.

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   Step 5: If you are certain

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   Step 6: then at dinner one evening

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   Step 7: when you are alone with your parents

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   Step 8: talk to them.

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   Step 9: Explain that you have done research

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    Step 10: that you have attended Services

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    Step 11: that you have spoken to the religious leader

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    Step 12: and that you gain comfort with these beliefs.

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    Step 13: Tell them

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    Step 14: that you have attended their place of worship with them since you were young

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    Step 15: but now that you are older

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    Step 16: you have other thoughts and feelings that need to be addressed.

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    Step 17: Express to them that even though you're following another faith

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    Step 18: the morality and guidance they have given throughout your life is still very important to you.

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