my grandmother wants me to go to church camp his summer but i am an atheist what do i do?

Question

i dont want to hurt her feelings but i am an atheist and if i tell her that i will get a lecture but i also dont want to do something that i dont believe in

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Just tell her that you dont want to go. You could tell her that you are an athiest if you want, however, she might force you to go to church camp. Most christians dont really understand being Atheist. It all depends on how you believe your grandmother will take the news. Whenever I told my family that I was atheist, I got a different response from each family member. My mother said that she believes that it is just a phase and that I will believe in god later in life. My grandmother believed that I should have been baptised and that I needed to believe in god or I would go to hell. My cousins who believe blindly just did not comprehend why I dont belive. I dont believe that anyones heart was broken, and soon after everyone knows, the issue just kind of goes away. I get the occasional joke and argument every once in a while...... but I enjoy that. Email me at [e-mail] with any other questions, I enjoy talking to fellow athiests.


I have to comment about the people telling you to go. Yes, going to a church camp and trying to argue with a group of young churchgoers who have very little experience in the real world will be a positive experience........ ummmmm no. Arguing with one christian is fun, arguing with two is even more entertaining, more than that and you just get lectured and nobody listens to a word you say because they all belive they are right and have the numbers to prove it.

Answer 3

Think of something else more enriching and practical to do. Perhaps you could volunteer at a day care center or kids camp, candy stripe at a hospital, or get a part-time job in a field you might be interested in for a career. Maybe if you could say "gee, I'd love to Grandmom, but I have already made plans to do this" or "my friend's mom needs someone to wait table in her restraunt" she could see that you are on it and being responsible.

Likely she thinks camp will be more fun than sitting around doing nothing all summer or just hanging out. If worst comes to worst you may have to go to the camp - if that is the case, your body can be there but your mind doesn't have to be. While others are praying you can be meditating on whatever you want. Enjoy some time with nature. You might even meet some like minded others there - you never know.

Answer 4

This is a difficult situation since you have made a religious decision but I believe that maybe you might find it fun if you look at it in a different light. Check out the non-religious activities and make it a time to meet some new boys. I have been told that church camps are where so many young people have done it their first time. Maybe that would be something to look forward to. You kinda hate to break the news to your grandma that your atheist. I try to be more discreet, even in my own family.
Good luck and hope you have fun at what ever you end up doing.

Answer 5

You don't go, of course. And you tell her very kindly that you appreciate what she's trying to do for you, but that she needs to respect that your opinion is different. And the moment she begins with her lecture, you kindly ask her to respect youfor what you are. I'm sure it is going to take some time, and you will probably not be able to spare her feelings completely. But she'll understand eventually. Think that if you went to this camp, then she would want something else, and then again, till it becomes too much for you, and you won't be able to undo all the situation then. You'd better make thngs clear from the beginning. She's your grandmother. She loves you. She'll accept you.

Answer 6

I would tell her that you really do not want to go. You don't have to give a reason. If she asks, you can tell her you have other plans. If you feel you must tell her you are an atheist, just be prepared to the lecture. Just listen to her and don't interrupt her. You do not have to convince her that she is wrong and you are right. Just listen and then say. "I understand what you are saying, but I still would rather not go."

If you are young and have no say in going... don't throw a fit, just go. Pretend you have been captured by a bunch of crazy people and do your best to survive. Don't argue with them. It does no good to argue with crazy people...because they are CRAZY. Do not get into religious conversations with crazy people. Just smile and listen to what they say, secretly thinking " These people are all crazy and someday I will escape from this madhouse." Try to have fun - you might find things you really like about the camp (minus the religious part) . Making it a game can keep you sane doing things you would rather not do.

Answer 7

well first off, how on earth can you be an atheist? do you not believe that God made the heavens and the earth, and all the beast that roam the land, and all the beast that roam the sea? do you not believe that God, created man in his image, and created woman from his rib? do you not stand on the word of God to be true, you totally denounce the existence of Jesus Christ, his birth, his life, his death, his Resurrection? or are you just simply not ready to accept him in your life? big difference, don't ever say you're an atheist, if you are not 100% sure of what you're saying, and avoiding something just so you don't get a lecture, well you're asking on the wrong website, because i just gave you one. unless you are ready to accept the fact that god doesn't have to forgive you, for denying him, or his existence, than you are not truly an atheist! maybe you should think about that, before you try to figure out how to hurt your grandmother. by not wanting a lecture!

Answer 8

If it was my mom...she'd still try to force me to go. Even though she knows that I am totally against religion. I'm an atheist a person of science. Apparently she can't get that, becuase she and my sister still believe that I can "change my sinful ways" anyways just tell her the truth. I think it's better for her to know the truth now then to find out years later, all to see that it had all been a lie. At least then she'd know where you stand, and if she truly loved you then she would try ot meet you halfway by not putting you in those awkward situations where you're surround by a bunch of pious crazies in the forest, during camp, who will jump you the moment you say that you don't believe in whatever htey believe.

Answer 9

I say do it out of respect for your Grandmother. And if you do decide to go then don't do what some other people are asking you to do like ignoring when they say grace and stuff, listen and pay attention to what they are saying and evaluate if it's worth believing in or not. If you leave there the same person that you walked in then tell your Grandma about your experience. At least then you can say that you have been there and heard but that you still do not believe. You have a choice to believe or not but out of respect for your Grandmother, I think that you should go.

Answer 10

Shoot I went to one when I was a teenager I thought it was corny but I hooked up with this hooooottt chick wile I was on the camp I didn't give a damn about church but I got some booty, go ahead you might meet somebody you might like or maybe some cool friends, now if it is a group of old ladies (friends of your grandma) playing bingo and giving you crappy lectures all the time that sucks, good luck with your Granny.

Answer 11

I understand that you are an atheist, but I think you should go to church camp. It might be informative and a learning experience for you. God is real, and he is the only way to Heaven, which is a real place as is Hell. I think you will find that Christianity is not a bad thing and can turn your life around completely.