text: i need help of freeing my self and my beliefs? why if one believe in something and then are afraid to let there family know? i am an god and earth believer and my family calls that witchery in a bad way. i am who i am and i do not put down what others believe. families,especially parents, like to raise you in their likeness.  therefore, they don't understand when you become independent and are able to think on your own developing your own ideolgy of things.  i think you should always be true to yourself and your beliefs.  i also believe in god and no one can tell me any different.  even of they are my family members.  just ask for their respect as you will give them yours.  it takes a strong person to sometimes stand up and take a stand about something they believe in.  if you believe in god you know that all things are possible in him.  good luck, stand tall, and believe in yourself.