Cause i am getting really pissed about this subject that if i had money id hire a proffesional for my dad to stop making me go there.
2006-09-23 10:51:41 · 25 answers · asked by cat_freak101@sbcglobal.net 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To add a little bit more detail my parents forced me to do everything and i never whanted to go to my first communion. my parents forced me to. I would like to stop this foolishness once and for all my but my dad wont let me. He doesnt have a good point of view he thinks everything in the church is perfect and when i make a point he just says to shut up. im really ggetting tired of these shenanigens.......
2006-09-23 11:01:05 · update #1
oh yeah i also think that going to confirmation is a waste of time cause im an Atheist!
2006-09-23 11:02:03 · update #2
And just for the heck of it i RESPECT my dads decision with all the things that he does and i am greatful for him to giving me sucha wonderful life. I ALSO RESPECT him for his religios decision but he doesnt respect mine which is pissing me off and hes trying to make me into a beleiver.
2006-09-23 11:08:35 · update #3
There's no such thing as fair.
It does not matter where.
Go look throughout the world.
And see the prey and predator.
Go ask family and friends.
They'll tell you it depends,
upon your point of view,
if fair is false or fair is true.
Being fair to dad,
is unfair, to you!
Do you see?
Being fair to you
is unfair to dad!
This much is true!
There's no such thing as fair.
There's just us and the law,
corrupted by the seed,
it's need to feed and then to breed.
Go ask heroes and fools.
You'll find there's different schools.
The truth is there's no proof,
And the proof is there is no truth.
So go protest!
and do your best,
to pass the test
Do and die!
Fight to be free,
and to succeed,
try to be strong!
Life won't last long!
2006-09-23 11:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by H.I. of the H.I. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In life we have to do things we really dont want to. If it keeps the peace between you and your father just go along. It doesnt mean you cannot have your own views just that you a keeping the peace until you are old enough to walk away from the religion. As when you are of age you can do what you want. Am not saying you shouldnt be able to now, just that at this time it causes too many problems . I am of course assuming that you are under age, but if that is not the case well then just dont go.
2006-09-23 17:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by auburn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right.
It is not fair for anyone to make you go to Confirmation.
Confirmation is an adult commitment to believe, love and acknowledge God, to do His will and to live your live according to His wishes.
No one can force a relationship with God.
Go to your Priest and tell him about your problems and that the more your parents and the parish try to ram Christianity down your throat sideways; the less likely you will be to ever have a relationship with God.
That is a decision only you can make and since it is an adult commitment that you are being pressed into making than they need to respect you as an adult and your decision.
I am Catholic, myself, and confirmed in the Holy Spirit so I am not approaching this as an athiest but as someone who knows that no relationship that is forced is ever good.
I will pray for you and that hopefully, God will eventually lead you to Him.
When he does it will be in the best way for you and the best thing you will ever feel.
2006-09-23 18:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by sworddove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is banking on the proverb that says "bring up a child in how he should be, and when he is old he will go back to it". I agree with him. I have a son who is ADHD and he didn't want to take his medication for his behavior either. (It's kind of funny but, the first medication he had was a little round pill with a cross on it given to influence his behavior and it worked immediately and I thought to myself--That's the Holy Eucharist--round white with a cross on it and it is for our behavior because we are all like Gods little ADHD children. He grew out of his problems and really loves his Church now though for a while he hated it and me for making him go. Now he wears a St. Michael the Archangel medal and feels like something is missing without it. He is only 21-- with a computer science degree now and a new car and a very good job. Church did not hurt him.
2006-09-23 18:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is doing his responsibllty as a dad to make sure you get your Christan upbringing cause someday he will have to answer to God for it. When you turn 18 you can do whatever you want but not before. It's like what, an hour a week? Give it a chance and be mature enough to look at both sides of the Christian issue.
2006-09-23 17:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are under 18 he gets to tell you what to do. I would suggest trying to get the most out of it. Look at it like this....... You know that all these people really want is to have some sort of meaning in their lives. They feel that this religious ceremony helps with that. All they are trying to do is to help you be a happy and fulfilled member of society. So what if they need these funny games and hocus pocus to get their points across. I would suggest to enjoy it for what it is, what more can you do?
2006-09-23 17:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by YeahWellYouKnowHowItIs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I don't believe any parent should force their religion on their children. I carry the label Pagan (though I tick off even the modern Pagans) and my 16 yr old son is Agnostic (mostly). I offer to answer any questions, but leave it totally up to him if he wants to pursue it. Eventually he will make up his own mind, and certainly doesn't need me putting pressure on him to do so.
2006-09-23 18:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't Confirmation for people who actually believe? Tell him that getting Confirmed won't make you change your beliefs and that the whole thing will be pointless.
If he makes you get Confirmed, either do a crotch chop or moon everyone when they are looking at you.
2006-09-23 17:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by 1337 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How in the heck did you get to the point where you are being Confirmed if you don't even believe?
This question doesn't make sense.
2006-09-23 17:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by TurntableKitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your age. If you are under 18 you do as your parents tell you to do. Even if you are 45 and still live in their home, you do as your parents tell you to do. They are the ones taking care of you, paying your bills, making sure you have good medical and dental care ect.
You honor your parents and do as they say. If you are an athesist than why does it matter to you anyway?
2006-09-23 17:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by helpme1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋