She is very happy and is inviting all her friends and our brother and his wife to be there. I don't want to rain on her parade but I would much rather not attend. What should I do?
2006-07-28 14:30:14 · 12 answers · asked by Lleh 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
You should go - I am of a much different belief than the rest of my family but choose to attend all religious and traditional functions as a spectator just because I do not want to make waves and It will mean alot to them for you to be there because beliefs aside you are family - going there and supporting your sister does not mean you are supporting or embracing her beliefs - you will feel bad if you do not go and it may create a rift in your relationship - Go.
2006-07-28 14:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't go. Since you disagree with the doctrine, it would be hypocritical of you to attend.
However, if there is a little get together later, go to it to show your sister that you love her and that you won't allow her new religion to come between you.
2006-07-28 21:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by frankiquilts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go. Just tell her ahead of time that you are not going because it makes you uncomfortable. (tell her gently)
My whole family is involved in a religion that I left years ago. I've tried attending their special events in church (baptisms, blessings, etc.) but I hate it. I don't go to those things anymore. They understand.
2006-07-28 21:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it's a church that doesn't believe in the saving grace of Jesus, I'd go. If she believes Jesus is the son of God, baptism is a way of confirming that belief.
2006-07-28 21:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lucille 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she wants you to be there, you should go. You don't have to "participate", just be there.
Stand there and smile. The ceremony won't be as long as the lives that you share with your family.
2006-07-28 21:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not for you to live her life and to try to ruin this for her is mean sprited. She is not forcing you to join her church. We all have the right to worship as we please. So suck it up smile and support you sister.
2006-07-28 21:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Deborah M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your self-rightousness aside, step off your band wagon and go. ITS YOUR SISTER.
2006-07-28 21:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by JB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go because she is ur sis and its just going 2 be 4 one day only it would mack her happy if u go.
2006-07-28 21:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by *~*lil shygirl*~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
support your family
I have to go to church things my kids do like plays and etc
I don't agree with their beliefs, but I go to support them
2006-07-28 21:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you aren't going there to convert...support your sis..respect her choice...put your personal opinions aside for her...
2006-07-28 21:33:30 · answer #10 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋