How do you deal with defensive religious ramblings in the home nonstop?

Answer 1

I wonder how old you are. If you are a child, there isn't anything you can do about it but just hide in the closet and then get drug out and yelled at for being a pagan and told you are going to hell.

Religion is HELL for children and I feel sorry for any kids who have to go through all the yelling that went on at my house about religion, church and crap. Every single member of my family is a different religion and every single member of my family thinks they are the only one who believes the bible correctly.

I've got Pentecostals, Southern Baptists, Calvinists, and New Agers and one athiest. Mix those up at the holidays when everyone feels the need to convert and set everyone else straight and you have HELL. Everyone wants to put everyone else in hell when in reality the religious people are already there.

I like the bumper sticker that said the difference between spirituality and religion is that religion is for people who are afraid of hell and spirituality is for people who've already been there.

I still don't know how to deal with defensive religious ramblings in the home non stop except just not to become involved and then the religious people will try to say you are going to hell for not becoming involved...they'll say you don't care about God enough to get involved. I just agree with them and say..."Yep, I'm going to hell...I think you're making hell for me right now." And let them rant any way they need to rant. You can't stop people from doing what they do. I HATE ALL RELIGION!!!

Answer 2

I find this question extremely fascinating for a few reasons.

First the characterization of "defensive". I find this interesting becuase a defensive reaction is something someone has when they feel like they or something that is crucial to them is being attacked. I would say that if you have characterizes discussions in your home reguarding religion as rambling (or something similiar) it might be seen as a personal attack on the person speaking, especially if you have done it repeatedly. So your attitude may be contributing to the problem. You must understand that to a number of people their spirituality is something that is core to who they are.

Secondly I notice you phrase it as "in the home" not "in my home" which leads me to believe that while you may live there it is not your name that is on the title/mortage, and not your money that is paying the bills. While I understand you may be annoyed with with listening to discussions and teachings of a religion that you may not share, ultimately its not your house and you must show respect for those who are provideing you with a roof over your head.

Third is there a reason you are "in the home nonstop"? Do you not have other places to go? and other people to see? Do you not have a room of your own where you can close the door put on a pair of head phones and listen to what you prefer to listen to?
I do understand that some interaction with others (by others I am guessing we are talking about your parents) that live in the house is necessary. If the religious discussion continues through the time that such interaction is necessary why not politely ask if you could talk about a different subject, by the way it is a good idea to have a subject in mind (that will last awhile) when you make this request.

As I said before beliefs/religions is core to some people and respecting that in them even if you don't agree will earn you some respect in their eyes, and will make it easier to come to an understanding.

Answer 3

No, i'm not, because of the fact I have not any religious convictions. I incredibly have convictions with regard to the accuracy (from a mundane historic perspective) of the Bible and bigger-biblical claims made approximately Jesus and numerous factors of Christian doctrine. yet those at the instant are not religious convictions, they are evaluations on what I regard as themes of actuality. and that i'm not protecting approximately my skeptical or serious perspectives on the Bible, and so on., because of the fact I comprehend that many Christians will disagree with me on the inspiration of religion, and not on the inspiration of what the texts say and how and the place they contradict one yet another. I see no reason to be "protecting approximately my atheism, " and no reason to get in touch in arguments till i'm invited to argue (as right here on R & S) in the interest of mutual getting to understand and leisure. I continuously evaluate it extra substantial to state my place needless to say and help others to comprehend my place, than to cajole others to consider me. In dealing with religious believers, the latter is often an impossible activity. whether i will sense powerless to handle activities in some situations, that is often because of the fact i'm powerless in those situations. i don't sense "hopelessness" or "helplessness" in the experience that the Asker probable skill.

Answer 4

Logic and reason. You can't argue with Crazy

Answer 5

do not answer or get involved . stop showing how smart you are.