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Old Mar 04, 2014, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel View Post
I have never discussed religion or spirituality with a T before, but I have never been in a place in my life where I wanted to deal with my issues.

My issue with religion is that I believe one thing, but was "taught" another. So I struggle with balance, self-acceptance, guilt, etc. This is why I don't want someone who is going to try to sway me to their beliefs. I don't think my T would.

My T went to a christian college... The meaning of her name is extremely christian. Other little things point to Christianity. But then, she lent me a book of hers that she said she fully believes in, and it has more Buddhist foundation. And today she gave me meditation cd's to listen to.

I don't care if she's christian or Buddhist or something else. My only fear is that if she is christian, and finds out that my issues with guilt come from Christianity, is that going to conflict with her? Idk. I just know that she would probably be the safest person to work this out with, but I don't want to disrespect her or her to disrespect me. Why I wanted to know if anyone has had experience with this.
Let's say she is, in fact, Christian. It seems very possible that she could still have compassion for your issues with religion. It would also be possible to have a nuanced view of religious matters where she could, say, love some things about being Christian and find others problematic. Christians are a pretty diverse group in their beliefs and social/political views, right? I think you should bring it up with her and check it out. If you feel that religion is important to you or has had a deep impact on your life you should feel free to discuss it with your t.
Thanks for this!
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