Former Christians and current Baha'is, How should I tell my parents?

Well, First of all, I have been raised a Christian but never really had a spiritual connection with God, or Jesus for that matter. Both of my parents are very devout Christians. For about a year, Ive been studying other religions, somewhat secretly because my parents didn't approve of it, and i came upon the Baha'i faith. I started reading the words of Baha'u'lah and felt something Ive never felt before in my life. Ive been so influenced by this religion and the people of the Baha'i faith that i want to start practicing it. Ive never been to the house of worship in my area because i know my parents would have a fit if i even asked.

I just need some help on what to tell them, and what to expect.

Thank you.

Much depends on how old you are.

The main this is have the conversation in a position of loving them. When you have the conversation, remind them that you still love and respect them. You may think of someone they love very much who isn't in your religion and mention "It's like Aunt Betty. You love and respect her but she's not of your faith."

Tell them that they raised you to respect others and you know that they will respect you. That you didn't come to this decision lightly. If they start to get loud, tell them that you love them too much to have the conversation in anger and then physically leave the room.

Well, I can tell you how NOT to do it. My sister joined the Baha'i faith at one point. Basically, when she was looking into it, she told my mom about it. My mom told her that as long as she lived in her house, my sister would have to wait. But at 18, if she wanted to join them, she would be allowed.

So my sister went and joined them anyway. It caused a big divide and pain.

So really, I would go to your parents and tell them you're investigating it. Then tell them that you find some of what he said is true, and find out if they have a problem with that. If they do, expect them to try and help you develop a relationship with God and their faith. But work from there. And work with the idea that really, until you're 18 and possibly out of the house... you may not be able to.

Add: Just an add on. Remember, it's not just YOU who would suffer from divides like that. It took my mom years literally to forgive and begin to understand the Baha'i faith. She believed they had allowed her to do this, when in actuality they told her to respect her parents and wait. They thought she had permission. It was a big mess.

And, also remember that reading about other religions and going to their worship services and learning as much as you can about them is part of being Baha'i, at least that I saw. Those Baha'i friends of ours read the Book of Mormon, went to our services, and tried to truly understand. So even if you have to go to your mom's services, you can still be Baha'i. Unless other Baha'i don't do that.... but we were told it's basic practice to learn because they believe that just about all religions are right.

I grew up christian. but now i am a Buddhist.I know Buddhism isn't a religion ( we don't worship gods or deities). My mom constantly wants me be baptized and return to Christianity. I don't know how old you are. I am an adult. As someone said b4. Your parents may try to make you worship what they believe. I think they shouldn't because it cause pain . I also think that you should believe in what you want. Making someone believe in what you do, even if you are the parent will only cause misery and resentment. Good luck !!