I think actions, not words, is what you need here.
If they don't think that your business will succeed, prove them wrong by succeeding. If you don't want to get a job, show them that you're capable of earning money independently.
As for beliefs such as spirituality, explain to them that this is who you are and you have no intention of changing. So long as they acknowledge who you are, if discussing these things makes them uncomfortable simply don't bring it up again.
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