2006-06-21 01:53:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
When people ask me why I don't go to church, I tell them that I try to practice my religion every day, rather than worrying about appearances. I don't quite put it in those words, but pretty darned close!
2006-06-21 02:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them that is their choice to attend church. Nobody is stopping them. But to leave you alone. Let them know that when they pressure a person to go that only makes them want to run away more. And if you have kids and you are being pressured to go to church. Tell those some family members that they are more than welcome to come and get the children for church,. If they come then their reasons were good. If they don't come then say to yourself they just wanted didn't really care anyway. Be a part a of a solution. Not a part of the problem.
2006-06-21 09:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by sherber75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, give it a shot. What have you really got to lose? Keep an open mind. Just go for a couple of weeks and they'll get off your back. Then only go for important holidays like Easter and Christmas. It's not my favorite thing, but it makes my family happy, so they're alot easier to deal with. If they start bombarding you with daily church activities, put your foot down, because life isn't all about bible study group. They probebly want to share something they like with you, want you to feel included, show you off to church buds, get you some spirituality, that sort of thing. Unless it's a horrid pain in the you know what, be cool, ok?
2006-06-21 09:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by mithril 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe if you would go to church they will stop nagging you. Church is not a bad thing it is very beneficial to your life. now i don't suggest just going to any church if you do decide to go, go to a church that God leads you to because all churches are not right. Your family nagging you is not entirely a bad thing either i believe they just want what is best for you thats all.
2006-06-21 09:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by elh111478 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats easy...go with them. It definitely won't hurt you and will do you some good. People who talk to their friends or family about going to church or about God only do so because they are concerned about you and where you are going to spend eternity. There is a Heaven and there is a Hell and whether you believe in them or in God is immaterial. Your unbelief isn't going to stop them from existing. One day you will have to face Him and explain to him why you have done what you have done and why you never served Him. I know you probably did not want to hear all this but I really don't care. God does love you and He desires for you to be saved. Do this; if you don't believe there is a Hell, ask God to take you there. Let me reccomend some books to you that will definitely open your eyes about Hell. 23 Minutes In Hell
2006-06-21 09:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by dmw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them religion is a farce, and you wish you'd thought of it because its a pretty effective money making scheme.
Also, ask them why they want you to go when clearly you can make your own decisions as to what you can or cant do, and certainly you have more self worth than to take advice from an out of touch, abstaining old man.
Besides, religion is for people who cant think for themselves, so if you want to follow my advice you might as well go to church...
2006-06-21 08:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Church. What's the matter with you? God did so much for you, including blessing you with friends who are trying to "get yo8u to go to Church". Stop being so lazy, and go. It's ONE HOUR. Come on, man!
2006-06-21 10:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think going to church would do the trick.
Seriously, though, I think they're probably just concerned for your welfare. You might get worried when they stop talking to you about it.
2006-06-21 13:18:03 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say "Thank you for the offer but it is against my religion".
If they continue, remind them that you are not trying to convince them NOT to go to church and to just please stop discussing it. You will go when and if you want.
2006-06-27 03:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Cookie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them to stop imposing on your personal religious beliefs. tell them you don't have to explain yourself either, that this is your choice. ask them how they'd like it if you nagged them everyday about what they believe and why and how they'd like it if you tried to convert them everyday. and also ask them if they'd nag a buddhist, or a muslim or anyone of another religion the way they hound you. tell them they are coming off like a cult, and making their religion come off as very unappealing and that you think they are being rude. that should do it. good luck.
2006-06-21 09:19:04 · answer #10 · answered by origchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋