What happens if you don't want to celebrate B-Days but you have to?

Question

For Jehovah WItnesses,please.I don't like rude answers.Thanks

What I mean is that my parents say you have to celebrate it either way,like it or not.SO if I don't want a party,they still celebrate it.If I don't,they say those Witnesses are no good and then blame it on me.

Oh,my family,not just my parents.

When I kindly ask them to stop,they just yell at me.they won't listen.Same for X-Mas.I'm like I don't want gifts.Then all of a sudden my aunt's smile turns into a frown and says"Stop being so naive".

Answer 1

I want to first say, I am so proud of you for taking your stand. It is so difficult, especially when it comes to family. Remember, Jesus said this kind of thing would happen, Matt. 10:34-39. But also remember, Psalm 27:10 In case my own father and my own mother did leave me, Even Jehovah himself would take me up.

There was a wonderful experience that one of our elders used in a talk not too long ago about a young sister who's father was in the mafia, (if I remember correctly) She had to make some very difficult decisions in order to serve Jehovah, even loosing her fingers...Her father would make her choose.... I was looking through the index to try to find it, but I haven't had success yet, so I will try to find it, then I will send you the WT or Awake reference, so that you can gain some encouragement from someone who has gone through a difficult situation like yours.

Keep your chin up. For now, you might want to look up this reference. g87 7/8 19
It is a Young People Ask article entitled:
How Can I Serve God if My Parents Oppose Me?
I think it will help out! If you don't have the WT Library on CD, You will be able to find the article at the Congregation Library.

Answer 2

You still need to behave in harmony with your beliefs. Your mother or father might demand that you sit in a certain chair while they sing and eat cake, but they cannot make you "celebrate". You might sit quietly and read the bible; surely no Christian would object to the Scriptures!

Answer 3

You could try explaining to those people that want you to celebrate birthdays that you would rather not celebrate them. You may find that they will respect your beliefs once they understand how much they mean to you.

Answer 4

You don't have to celebrate anything you don't want to. Just tell them "No thanks" if you are at school, and if you are at home, you might want to kindly explain to your parents and/or siblings why you don't want to celebrate birthdays. Don't worry, no one can make you celebrate birthdays. Pray to Jehovah for courage and strength.

Answer 5

well, you should be thankful you can celebrate it.cuz some people are too poor to even have a birthday party. but you should celebrate with the ones you love.but make sure like it's something you want. if it not something you want, be thankful you have it.

Answer 6

Did you know that the Christian Church refused to recognize birthdays until after 400AD? they viewed it as a silly pagan practice.....

Kinda makes one wonder what other postions they've flipflopped on too, huh?

Answer 7

if your strong enough in your beleifs and stand by the bible, and know its wrong to celebrate birthdays, theirs no need to 'have to' because you wouldnt cave for anything. one must stand up and hold strong thier spirituality and love for god, and they shouldn't ruin it for something as silly as a birthday.

Answer 8

What or who could possibly force someone to "celebrate" any occasion?

Answer 9

What do you mean "have to"? You mean you're a kid and your parents make you or... I don't understand. You don't have to do anything. You need more details in your question.

Answer 10

Remember that charity and love are far more powerful gifts...