thats kind of lousy isnt it!

I must say from being on these boards and other sites hearing peoples stories I have really learned to appreciate my upbringing. My parents are catholic and I was brought up that way but it was never enforced in a fundementalist fashion.  My parents wanted me to chose my own beliefs so I wasnt baptised till I was four when my brother was born so I could have some belief  structure but still to decide for myself when I was older. We were sent to a multi domination primary school where I was  mixed in with other cultures, religions and the extreme ends of social classes. My religion class was an hour a week and not drilled into me and I remember sitting in class as my teacher explained his bahai faith to us thinking this makes waaay more sense my religion. Even when my mother took us to the holy well she explained how it used to be a place honouring celtic gods and that made it more of a spiritual place. Though Ive never just come out and told her my beliefs she seems to know and half jokingly refers to me as a witch. Her catholic beliefs mixed with her more "pagan" leanings and open open attittude towards others beliefs have done me in good stead in becoming pagan so I have never felt the fear of  stepping away from christianity in case "satan" is entrapping me or had to worry about the locals lynching me. I see how it was easier for me then others and I have massive respect for anyone who has been true to themselves when others are less then tolerant about their choices.

Feinics,
I am so glad you had this upbringing. I can see that in your writting. You are very tolerant and open to other ideas. That is what makes this website so cool. The people are great. 
It is incumbant upon me to raise my son the right way and try my best to steer him towards tolerance, understanding and compassion.  Good luck on that, right?

I dont envy yer task Al! im sure you'll do an excellent job teaching him! though ultimately people have to make their own decisions in life I guess.

[QUOTE=Al_Jaeger;38224]Feinics,
I am so glad you had this upbringing. I can see that in your writting. You are very tolerant and open to other ideas. That is what makes this website so cool. The people are great. 
It is incumbant upon me to raise my son the right way and try my best to steer him towards tolerance, understanding and compassion.  Good luck on that, right?[/QUOTE]

  You should steer him towards the truth wouldnt you say?

[COLOR="Black"]*scoffs*

Creed?  This is what you wanted me over here for?  Come on!  Make it worth my while![/COLOR]