I know it is child abuse to force a religion on a child, but I am 16 and I have already made my mind that I don't believe in God. What can I do to convince them to let me buy the book?
2006-12-16 02:38:38 · 20 answers · asked by 42yxalag 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are still a minor and need to follow your parents rules. They are only looking out for you. Your parents were 16 once and remember what it was like to think you have all the answers. They know that you don't. Please do not listen to those who tell you to go behind your parents' back. That is just lying and wrong, whether you believe in God or not. In 2 years you can do what you wish.
Merry Christmas.
2006-12-16 02:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are not going to let you buy it. They feel that they are training you up in the way that you should go. You know you an order any book to check out for free at your library, right? I'm sure they have a dozen books you'd like to read there. And who in the world told you that lie about child abuse? Gheesh.
2006-12-16 02:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to the library and check it out. Your parents can stop you from spending the money, but if you want to read a book that is available, and is not restricted from minors because of graphic content, then the Library will let you check it out.
They're your parents, and you need to keep some peace with them for as long as you live under their roof. However, they nor anyone else can ever control what you think. (Nor can you control what they think.)
2006-12-16 02:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atheism is a small part of developed beliefs. If your goal is to educate yourself in the evolution of human beliefs, alter your reading curiosity to related philosophies. For example, Existentialism has been embraced by many religious Jewish, Christian, and Atheist philosophers. Notable among them was Kierkegaard, and Sartre. Existentialism is independent of a set of rules. It demands its proponents to develop their own interpretations of the meaning of life. You can easily find an Existentialist compatible with your parent's religion and present to them the idea that you desire to better understand thier beliefs by studying a variety of philosophers and religions.
2006-12-16 03:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by phylo pedant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start asking questions. It worked with my mom. Ask logical questions about religion such as the cruelty exerted by God in the Old Testament. You can get good information on atheism on the net. You have a computer, you have a world of information in your fingertips. Try godisimaginary.com for more info on the stupidities of religion.
2006-12-16 02:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by agnosticaatheistica 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What book? What's the title?
2006-12-16 02:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not child abuse for a parent to teach their children about religion... be careful there...
Also, your 16... still a child... do a little growing up before you try and act like an adult... you mind can change... let it grow and learn before you commit to something that may be wrong
2006-12-16 02:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, it's wrong. Try going to a library or something, it shouldn't be too hard to find a copy without your parents having to know about it.
Or just try to make them feel really bad about banning a book. Comparing them to Hitler should help.
2006-12-16 02:41:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're 16. Go to the library, go buy it yourself somewhere. Don't you have a driver's license? Yes, you're old enough to buy whatever non-pornographic books you want.
2006-12-16 02:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's their right not to allow you to buy the book because you're not of legal age yet. Perhaps you can borrow it from the library instead.
2006-12-16 02:43:57 · answer #10 · answered by Liza 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋