Cultural Influence On Rituals, How does your culture effect your rituals and their results? Options

Greetings All,

I've been wondering for a while how the culture one was exposed to from birth, influence his/her rituals in later period of life. As I have seen in my studies so far (not even a fraction of what's out there, i admit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/face08.gif)), most of western CM rituals are based on jewish mysticism with a flavor of christian flavor and occasional comparison with eastern traditions.

I was born in a muslim family and found my previous beliefs very difficult to mix with even the basic rituals like LBRP or MP ( I still do ). On occasions i found some striking similarities in philosophy but most of the time just contradictory. It's been a struggle to form a set of beliefs that seemed true to my self .. ... for now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sport_boxing.gif) .

So, all out there, will you please share your own experience or opinion on the matter?

PS: I wasn't sure where to post this or if there are any similar topic. If so, my apologies.

(yes I know this is an old post)

I think theres always abit of influence from one's culture and background to one's magickal workings (to a degree of course).
If I'm not mistaken studies of language has shown that people who speak different languages (or multiple languages) have different areas of the brain effected. People who speak several languages tend have a harder time deciding which language to think it as well..