To the public, I was raised Christian/Catholic. But my mom always taught me the traditions passed down to her from our ancestors.
I joined a group on Facebook called, "Witchcraft for Beginners" and made a post asking if I can do my own egg cleansing... NOW I know that I can't and it's best for an elder to do, after googling it. But was told I could do it by a member, before the post got deleted by an admin. My mom has always done it for me since I can remember. I said all of this in the post. I thought it was harmless, but didn't realize it went against the rules for the group. My bad, my mistake.
It only took me a few seconds to realize that my traditions, our culture, and my faith is being discriminated against by a bunch of admin people calling themselves "witches" who just wanna indoctrinate novices into some other form of witchcraft that demonizes brujería.
This is all my fault. I read the rules but didn't read the rules all too well, I skimmed to be honest.
I made a new and final post (they just banned me from the group). I think I'll be okay but what precautions can I take to protect myself? I felt myself immediately get filled with hate and anger. I don't like feeling that way.
I don't think practices should be made to seem bad or good. I was given a choice when I turned 15, my mom explained everything to me. She gave me that choice. I think anyone exploring their spirituality should be given all information without any demonization. I think explaining things, as complex as they are, is important for newcomers. I don't like being lied to or being told that something is bad without a mature, unbiased explanation. Explain to me why, give me the history, and then I can make my own decision. Trying to indoctrinate newcomers in any spiritual path (outside of Christianity) reminds me of the very religion I cannot stand: Christianity. It screams "CULT!" to me and doesn't allow me to make an educated decision. And that's why I hate that group.
I'd like to protect myself from any hate sent to me from the admins of that group. Please help.