My Religion Class From Hell!?

Question

let me be blunt: going to my public school is more religious than my religion class. EVERYONE (not dramaticizing) bullies me/teases me/picks on me. last time some one got into a fight with me and asked me to leave and i did and i walked 2 miles 2 a friends house. the only reason i go is because my parents tell me i have to. its really not fair and its every wednesday night! please help me!

Answer 1

all because a kid is in a private school, doesnt mean they are Christian. for many, the only reason they are there is coz there parents know that the education is better. so im not surprised to hear you say that ur public school is more "religious" if you mean, better morally.

I am a Christian and have been to both public and private schools. didnt see much difference in students really.

as far as bullying goes, its got nothing to do with religion. its all about kids being cruel. people are people. its horrible. you dont have to put up with that. speak to your school councellor, or your parents about it. it needs to stop.

Know that God loves you, and a true Christian would never hurt you like that. Religion, is not really a good picture of what God is like. coz religion is usually about rules and judgement. God is about love and forgiveness. God can protect you. pray to Him to help you in the situation :-)

Answer 2

Have a polite and respectful talk with your parents (Be nice, if you expect them to listen to what you have to say), and tell them frankly what's been going on, and that you're not getting out of it what they expect. Ask if there would be another alternative, another church in the same denomination, perhaps, or maybe a non-sectarian religious course at your school or library. You might also make a promise to read the Bible every day and maybe do some volunteer work for the church instead of having to attend classes that are turning you away rather than bringing you closer to your faith. Good luck!

Answer 3

If talking to your parent doesn't work, then you just have two choices. Most people who read this will think this is really bad advice, but I'm talking from experience. You either have to hurt someone (and by this I mean defend yourself, punch, bite, not start a shootout or anything serious) and be expelled from this class, or let someone hurt you, (again, a black eye is enough, we don't want any broken bones or skulls here) and go home and tell your parents "I told you so". Sometimes starting a little fire is the only way to get people to pay attention. Again, please, pace yourself, don{t mess it up so badly that you get in real trouble. I would love to be able to tell you to talk to those bullies and tell them to leave you alone and that eventually they could become your best friends, but I know from experience that it would only work in a perfect world. And Hello! not in this planet.

Answer 4

something isn't right here. I have never heard of a public school where Religious Classes are a required subject unless it is a Religious School. the classes are held mostly during the daylight hours unless one is in college or perhaps a college preparatory class. as far as everyone picking on you go to the teacher, counselor or principal and talk to them. am certain they will do their best to help you under these circumstances.

Answer 5

Doesn't sound like a US public school to me. The same US that won't let us mention the word "God" in school, has mandatory religion class, in the evening? I don't think so.

If you parents make you go to a religion class, I honestly don't think its conducted by the public school system. Perhaps you have some behavioral problems your parents think might benefit from a religion class. Again, I'm very doubtful it has anything at all to do with public school.

Answer 6

Tell them about the bullying. Tell them you're not able to learn anything or concentrate when people are picking on you like this. Tell them you're willing to consider another church and their program (maybe they won't be bullies there.) Also, could you and/or your parents maybe talk to the pastor/instructor/whatever? They really shouldn't be tolerating bullies in the class.

Also, see if you can get into a self-defense class as well. It'll help you stand up to bullies and get your self-esteem back. *hug*

Answer 7

Religion is about works (people trying to please God by what they do). Grace is about what God has done for us. He died for our sins, He was buried and took our sins away and He rose again the third day for our justification, When you go to you Religion Class tell them that the Lord Jesus Chris died for their sins and you are an ambassador for Christ. 2 Corinthians 5: 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. Tell them that the Lord Jesus Christ did it all for them and all they have to do is believe and trust in that and they may ask you to leave the class. As long as you live with your parents you need to do what they tell you to do but you can be a witness for Christ in your class. You can please God and your parents too. Ephesians 6: 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Answer 8

Sounds like you need to talk to your parents about the quality of education you are receiving. If they are that interested in you going to a religion class, you'd think they would want you to go to a useful one.

Answer 9

Tell your parents what is going on. Let them know that you are aware of what they are trying to teach you, and it would be easier for you to just read the bible and discuss it with someone who actually cares about it. If you don't want to go and you are not open to that sourt of thing yet, be honest. Parents respect honesty. Just be adult about it. Don't be whiny or complainy, just be honest.

Answer 10

Why do you have to go to public school on Wednesday nights, I wonder? I also wonder if there is a school counselor who can help you.