tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885272557817480838.post4568872728344184948..comments2023-04-11T05:43:09.410-04:00Comments on artist's charm: From underneath the rubble sing a rebel songYanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08998205461739736521noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885272557817480838.post-83272639819767908542011-07-24T13:50:09.606-04:002011-07-24T13:50:09.606-04:00I'm a Christian, but don't shut me off yet...I'm a Christian, but don't shut me off yet. Yes, I'm a Christian, but that doesn't mean I agree with what your mom is doing. And just because you don't agree with your specific church doesn't mean Christianity as a whole is bad. Being a Christian /isn't/ all about the rules, regardless of what your church says. Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." So you aren't a slave to sin and the law if you're in Christ. Maybe your mom and your church aren't practicing it the way they should, but Christianity /is/ all about your relationship with Jesus Christ and not so much about the Do's and Don't's. <br /><br />So there's my rant about that. I don't think you should turn away from Christ just because the beliefs of a few people. If anything, Christ can be your dearest friend in this time that you feel alone and oppressed by your parents. <br /><br />That being said, I'm going to pray for you. I don't think it's fair for your parents to make you marry someone you don't want or to force you to stay close to them your entire life. In fact, if it were me, I would definitely go insane. Maybe it might be a good idea to talk to your parents about attending a different church- one with less legalistic views. I hate it when legalism turns people away from the church and I hope you won't think that /all/ Christians believe that stuff. I certainly don't.<br /><br />I hope things get better for you! I'm so sorry things are bad right now. You're definitely in my prayers!<br /><br />I talk about Christ a lot if you're interested <br />http://buscanlavida.blogspot.comAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395490116467889415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885272557817480838.post-46354698687722228622011-07-24T06:07:26.241-04:002011-07-24T06:07:26.241-04:00Anna, I am so sorry! That sounds so hellish. This ...Anna, I am so sorry! That sounds so hellish. This is why I don't like religion of any kind - it makes people crazy.<br /><br />First of all, I am a huge fan of true love/romance. I can't help it. And the thought of you being told who to marry just breaks my heart. When it comes to love, people need to follow their hearts. Like, imagine you do find a Russian dude to marry. What would you say to him? I don't love you, I'm only marrying you because you're Russian? How awful is that?!<br /><br />Seriously, please don't marry unless you truly love the guy - it will save a lot of heartache. And if your family shuns you, at least you'll still have the love of your life by your side. I told you I'm really big into love lol!<br /><br />As for the strict limitations set on you regarding clothes, music etc. That's just ridiculous! Ugh, I hate how they're treating you. <br /><br />I don't believe you have to go to church to believe in God. According to every religion, God's everywhere right? Well you can pray to him anywhere you like then!<br /><br />And finally, your college. I think you're mother is so strict with you because she's being influenced by the religion she follows and doing everything to uphold its beliefs or "laws". I'd say to talk to her, explain your feelings about leaving and needing to gain independence etc and if she doesn't understand then try to compromise. Like going to your college but phoning home every night or something. I'm tempted to say just go to your college regardless of what your mum thinks but I know how hard and unrealistic that is.<br /><br />Don't apologise at all, you needed to rant and your blog is the perfect place to it! I'm just sorry for this rambling comment lol!Miss Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758016594265555571noreply@blogger.com