What I wrote on is not someone who settles, as being in contrast with something else, but rather someone who happens to find legitimate good in something as is, and sees how they can use it as a resource.  It is a case of accepting what is and seeing how it can be used, rather than resigning over what is not.

Anyhow, my take is what you get or don't get in life is independent of what you want or don't want.  It is possible for one, on the one hand, maintain a good attitude and find good in their situation, while doing things to bring about change that is needed.  I would say, in fact, the person with a good attitude is more likely to get than the person who is desperate.  This is not to say desperation can't be a starting point, but that is all that it is, a starting point.

On a practical level, consider the case of prolonged unemployment with a need to find work.  Does hating being unemployed and wanting out, and showing an employer you are willing to take anything just to no longer be unemployed more or less likely to get one out of being unemployed?  I would say less likely.  I would say, on the other hand, if you appreciate what you have, and get a good attitude and right focus, the chances for change are better.  Same with someone who is single and lonely, and wanting a partner.  If you wish to argue against this, please feel free to.

Well, it's not my place to tell you what to believe, as it's not your place to tell me what I should believe and I'm not gonna waste vocabulary with a person who clearly doesn't care about Wicca

And I was Wiccan way before I started posting here on the forums (this is the only forum I've ever posted on), so I still fail to see the correlation between the two things. Probably because you actually haven't got any argument against the religion itself.

No problem in you thinking it's ridiculous, trust me, that's actually one of the minor bad things i've heard about Wicca beliefs. 

I just to say something.

I am disgusted. Absolutely and undeniably disgusted by you two.

You don't get to pass judgment on someone else's beliefs.

How dare you insult someone for what they think. Faith requires belief in something that may be extraordinary. Christianity maintains that someone could turn water into wine which violates the laws of science. But I don't go around insulting them. Religion does not strictly adhere to the laws of science, and you don't get to act so haughty because of this.

And I hope you know how ignorant you sound. They don't believe in magic like Harry Potter. It's completely different.

So, how do you exactly cope with the fact, that all experiences and your memories (playing and finishing great games for example), all your emotional and spiritual achievments(not religious-related, but more in the way of finding your place in society, friendships, loves, and so on), in short your whole world, will simply be erased with your death, like it never existed?

I think that logic and science can explain lots of things, but what's with the menaing of life?

i dont like organized religion, i dont feel like going somewhere where im told what to believe in or what to do(though that may not be the case with other places). however, im not willing to write off the possibility of a higher being either. truth is, i really dont care anymore. i just dont live with religion in my life anymore (though i find its history fascinating). i dont go to church and dont pray( my family does say a "grace" before dinner, mainly because my mom is really religious). i have called myself agnostic but im not sure its that anymore.

But i make it a point to respect other people's religion. im not going to tell people they're stupid for believing in a religion, nor am i gonna corner a religious person and tell how wrong they are or make fun of them for believing and having a faith. that is stupid and ignorant and it disgusts me to see people like that. i just let them believe in what they want to believe in. if they're happy in their beliefs, than im glad for them(however, im not above taking a few stabs at religion jokingly).

anywho your parents sound pretty grounded. if you tell them you'll no doubt get backlash, but i dont think they'll kick you out. if you really think they will, make sure you have a place to stay just in case like a friends house. also make sure you can afford to get out and on your own.

my dad isnt very religious and knows im not(he hasnt said anything but im sure he knows). he's cool with it. My mom is really religious(comes with an illness she got a few years back) and im sure has taken notice of me not wanting to go to church or my lack of interest in faith. i can tell it bugs her alot. my brother just went to college and before he went my mom would always ask if he would say grace before he ate dinner. im not going to out right tell her i dont care for religion, but im sure she knows.

When personalized, it is a scary thing.  People try to grab onto fame to make a difference.  It is also hard to derive meaning from something unless you know its intention.

On a side note, I think one can tell one's purpose in life if they ask how they want the world to change.

"dtewi, He's a font of misplaced rage. Name your cliché; Mother held him too much or not enough, last picked at kickball, late night sneaky uncle, whatever. Now he's so angry moments of levity actually cause him pain; gives him headaches. Happiness, for that gentleman, hurts. " 

Now that we got that out of the way (gotta love putting people's names in that quote from con air) stop being so over dramatic nd get over it. People on the site make comments  a "hell" of a lot worse about Christianity than what Teo said about Wicca and you don't see me pissing my pants and crying about it or getting offended.

His comment was hilarious simple as that, and if you look into some of the spells they believe they can do (they also believe in black magic, they just dont practice it for certain moral reasons apparently) then his comment doesnt seem so disgusting.

Well I learned to be content with the way things are (richardhutnik must be proud ). It ain't pretty, but that's just how things are.

Actually on this site, I've seen far worse comments regarding religion as a whole than just Christianity, Wicca or any other religion. Again, his comment didn't mean anything to me, it's just that it's kinda pathetic and ignorant telling someone's belief is due to playing videogames. Shows how little Teo knows about Wicca.

As for Wicca believing in Black Magic, you're far, far away from what Wicca is. We abhor anything that has to do with Black Magic. If you're trying to peg us as some kind of satanists, then you're no better than Teo in your lack of knowledge of what is to be a Wicca. 

I hope that you lay off what Christians usually teach of Wicca before you make those kind of assumptions.

Admitting being gay is a much harder endeavor, believe me. Your entire life is turned upside down and even people you thought as friends and family turn hostile or avoid you.

I say come out and filter out of your life those that don't really love you, even your family. If they truly love you, they won't let issues like religion stand in the way. Screw the rest. Be who you want to be; we only get to live once.