Santeria, is it all that wrong?

Question

I practice Santeria, and I honestly find nothing wrong with it.

I'm fulfilled spiritually by practicing it, and there is nothing to hide, or feel guilty about.

It's simply just a different way to worship God. :|

I am also catholic, and I like the fact that both of those religions intertwine so well!

I'm 17, but my father still judges my mother and I so harshly because we've started practicing Santeria. He believes that we're a cult/or we're worshiping Satan.

PLEASE. That is SO far from the truth!

We are not - I just hate the constant arguments at home about it - he fears it, and refuses to even learn about it.

I don't like fighting with my father, but enough is enough.

He contradicts himself by telling me to not be ignorant of others, or be very open (Of which I am.)

I'm just tired of being undermined by my own father.

Is there anything I can honestly do to help this situation?

Answer 1

Look My Friend  , i also practice Santeria i have been initiated  for 2 years in both Ocha (Santo) which my Santo to is yemaya , and i Have been initiated in Ifa (The Initiation that makes you a babalawo) I love my religion deeply and i really hope you do to , but im gonna level with you your 17 which means that next year you will be a legal adult , you have the right to practice any religion you want and as far as the situation goes ok their your dad and you dont want problems , just stay away from the topic , you should'nt have to hide your religion but also dont bring it up in front of your dad i mean , Both my Aunts are Pentacostal , we Hardly ever bring up religion and we've had great realationship , well thats my advice o and about this being a cult  , first of anyone is alowed in the religion and no one is forced to stay in the religion and second about us worshipping satan , im gonna say something and pleas i dont want you to think about this to much because this has to do with ifa (the other branch of the religion with babalawos) there is a signo ( a sign of ifa which helps you guideline your life) that actually has these to santos called LOS IBEYIS or Jimaguas that talks about the Devil BEING DEFEATED , ok well im very sorry this is so long and i hope you have time to read this  , please remember do what is true to yourself and the same with your mom , who if im not mistaken practices the religion to , I Sincerly wish you luck and may god and all the santos guide you.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what to tell you that can help.  tough situation...

Just be strong and stick to your (spiritual) convictions.  At least you have your mom who understands, right?

Many Blessings!