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{{Let me say first that I respect all religions, & I do not believe that any religion or faith is "wrong". I think religion is a beautiful thing that can sometimes be warped by people, but is overall a beautiful thing.
Let me also state that I am not interested in hateful answers, or anyone trying to sway my beliefs, I am quite happy with my life. All flaming will be reported!}}

I have been sick lately, & cannot work. A couple of my friends are single parents, so I’ve volunteered to babysit, when needed. I’ve ended up babysitting more than I’d ever expected for a group of siblings, all of whom I love & adore. Their ages are from 2 & a half years to 11 years.

I knew they were being raised in the Protestant Church (as was I), but I never saw it as an issue until last week.

My husband & I are Pagan, my stepson is Christian (He’s 10, we’ve encouraged him to worship in any way he is comfortable, so long as he has good values) & my youngest boy was Christened in the Methodist Church (A family tradition of mine), but is not old enough to claim a religion.

One of the oldest children asked me what my pentacle was & I explained to her that it was like my version of a cross. I cut her off, because I don’t want to confuse her in any way.

Later on, she approached me again about my Ankh necklace & I explained that it was also like a cross, but that it came from the Ancient Egyptians.

She was puzzled, & her younger brother joined the conversation. I tried to skirt the issue & change the subject, but she was so inquisitive.I finally told them a story from the Bible that I love & distracted them with a movie.

I have known their parents since we were all in high school & their mom is not in the picture (long story, but she’s basically a deadbeat & might as well be non-existent in their lives). Their Dad knows that we are pagan & very open about religion & has never instructed us to hide these facts, but he hasn’t told us how to explain them either.

I love these kids dearly & I do not want to lie to them, but I don’t want to upset their dad or drive a wedge between the kids & us either.

How would you broach this situation? Any ideas are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
To Chris, Yes, I am fully aware of what the Bible says, I’ve read it hundreds of times, as well as The Book of Mormon, The Apocrypha, & hundreds of other Christian texts, I’m NOT interested in being saved. Jesus happens to be a personal hero of mine, I’m just not Christian. Thanks for caring, but I’m perfectly ok with myself.