What can I do to help my parents stop worrying about my faith? [Spirituality & Religion]

I was raised atheist, by atheist parents. Recently, fortunately, I've come to accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. My parents do not like that. They are geniunely afraid I'll end up in a cult because of my belief in God.

What can I do to make it easier for them? I don't want to compromise my Christian values (even though it's not like they cause conflicts with their lifestyle that much anyway), but I don't want them to worry so much about me, there's simply no need for it.

I've been trying to act lovingly and acceptingly towards them even when we argue about faith, which seems to work. Any further advice?

Similar personal experiences are also welcome.

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Pfuzylogic · M

What denomination do you belong to now?

Boallods · 26-30, M

@Pfuzylogic Not really decided yet. I began as a protestant (or somewhat protestant-like), which I've come to reject recently, moving towards Roman Catholicism. For now, I'm simply Christian.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Boallods A mainstream denomination wouldn’t be considered a cult. Give the choices some prayer during your consideration.

Boallods · 26-30, M

@Pfuzylogic They have really simplistic views about religion. They seem to be paranoid about every denomination.

I will consider this, but I can't claim to belong to a church when I don't.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Boallods
It takes the Holy Spirit to be saved.
God will no take you to a place that can’t be completed. If your biggest concern is to give your parents peace then there are many mainstream denominations.

Boallods · 26-30, M

@Pfuzylogic "God will no[t] take you to a place that can't be completed" - what do you mean by this, exactly?