Jediism and family reaction

SeanChing wrote:
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:ohmy: isn't that one of the 7 signs of the apocalypse? :whistle: :blink:

I told my sister, and she is really into spiritual growth and encouraged me, even threatened to join to embarass me, lol


but if people don't understand, I don't force them to, this is called "jediism" it is hard for people to accept that jediism is taken seriously, so if they don't understand or accept what I choose, I can understand the reasoning behind the judgement, but remember this is basically first impressions, althought first impressions are important, they don't define it, so if they judged you at first, give them time and maybe their perception will change

suliskveteba wrote: is hard for people to accept that jediism is taken seriously

It's even harder to convince Jediismists that real Jedi (like from the movies), have existed for thousands of years prior to the birth of George Lucas.

Tao Te Ching 8 :

The supreme good is like water,
which nourishes all things without trying to.
It is content with the low places that people disdain.
Thus it is like the Tao. In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don't try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be simply yourself
and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.

Tao Te Ching 18 :

When the great Tao is forgotten,
goodness and piety appear.
When the body's intelligence declines,
cleverness and knowledge step forth.
When there is no peace in the family,
filial piety begins.
When the country falls into chaos,
patriotism is born.

Tao Te Ching 54 :

Whoever is planted in the Tao
will not be rooted up.
Whoever embraces the Tao
will not slip away.
Her name will be held in honour
from generation to generation. Let the Tao be present in your life
and you will become genuine.
Let it be present in your family
and your family will flourish.
Let it be present in your country
and your country will be an example
to all countries in the world.
Let it be present in the universe
and the universe will sing. How do I know this is true?
By looking inside myself.

maynoth wrote:

suliskveteba wrote: is hard for people to accept that jediism is taken seriously

It's even harder to convince Jediismists that real Jedi (like from the movies), have existed for thousands of years prior to the birth of George Lucas.

seriously?

also you said jediismists, which implies jediismism

not more isms....

suliskveteba wrote:

maynoth wrote:

suliskveteba wrote: is hard for people to accept that jediism is taken seriously

It's even harder to convince Jediismists that real Jedi (like from the movies), have existed for thousands of years prior to the birth of George Lucas.

seriously?

also you said jediismists, which implies jediismism

not more isms....

100% serious, it has been the topic of many a war on many a Jedi forum for me. Usually it just ends up with 100 pages of 90% of the community screaming at me for being stupid lol.

Looks like a new one is brewing here.

The Jediismist thing was kind of a joke.

My family are the "water boy " type of people. So I just didn't waste my time on them. If they can't understand then why should I ask to be understood. It has no impact on my life what they think so I just do my own thing. When it does come up in conversation I just tell them to respect my choice or don't. If they want to make a big deal about it that just shows they are nearsighted .So far they haven't said anything. I don't even talk about it that much and don't try to force it into there heads its religion. I dot make negative remarks about them and they don't say anything to me.

I have three very basic rules about when, how, and with whom I'll discuss my spiritual beliefs:

1. If we share a faith, I reserve the right to discuss or debate this faith with you. You are (obviously) free to avoid such discussions.
2. If I want to learn more about your faith, I will ask you politely about it. If you respond, I will tell you a little about my own by way of respect--knowledge isn't free, it must be paid for.
3. If you ask me, I'll tell you anything you want to know.

Otherwise, I try to keep my mouth shut. You make a better statement when you live your beliefs instead of spending all your time talking about them.

My family are super-traditional and very closed-minded fundamentalists, so these conversations never go well. My close friends, however, all share my core spiritual beliefs (which are many and varied) on some level, we simply come from different traditions. They're amazingly supportive.

steamboat28 wrote: I have three very basic rules about when, how, and with whom I'll discuss my spiritual beliefs:

1. If we share a faith, I reserve the right to discuss or debate this faith with you. You are (obviously) free to avoid such discussions.
2. If I want to learn more about your faith, I will ask you politely about it. If you respond, I will tell you a little about my own by way of respect--knowledge isn't free, it must be paid for.
3. If you ask me, I'll tell you anything you want to know.

Otherwise, I try to keep my mouth shut. You make a better statement when you live your beliefs instead of spending all your time talking about them.

My family are super-traditional and very closed-minded fundamentalists, so these conversations never go well. My close friends, however, all share my core spiritual beliefs (which are many and varied) on some level, we simply come from different traditions. They're amazingly supportive.

It's not ok to talk about your faith as a Jedi on a Jedi forum?

maynoth wrote: It's not ok to talk about your faith as a Jedi on a Jedi forum?

steamboat28 wrote: I have three very basic rules about when, how, and with whom I'll discuss my spiritual beliefs:

1. If we share a faith, I reserve the right to discuss or debate this faith with you. You are (obviously) free to avoid such discussions.
2. If I want to learn more about your faith, I will ask you politely about it. If you respond, I will tell you a little about my own by way of respect--knowledge isn't free, it must be paid for.
3. If you ask me, I'll tell you anything you want to know.

Otherwise, I try to keep my mouth shut...