i'm 17 and my parents are forcing there religion down my throat. i don't even know if there religion is something i want to be apart of. but they sit here and ground me and punish me for not doing what there religion says. i get grounded if i don't go to church, if i don''t read there scriptures. and stuff like that. is this fair? i don't think i should have to beleive there religion, and i certainly shouldn't be punished for not beleiving it or wanting it.
2007-01-14 16:57:31 · 26 answers · asked by bunty 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the religion is mormon or LDS.
2007-01-14 17:03:44 · update #1
No, I don't think it's fair, and had I been you I would have done the opposite and rebelled even more. Turns out, I believe what the Quran says. My mom has no problem with it becuase she knows a lot more than most people on this board. My children do go to church with her when they are there, but it's more for education and to realize WHY they are the religion they are. I want to let my children choose and their father is of the same mind. I know that forcing your views gets you nowhere. To be honest, I admire you for your search. I hope you find your way. Cheers :))
2007-01-14 17:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Figured you were LDS.
I made a deal with my son as long as you live under my roof under age 18 I expect you to go to church after that you can choose for yourself because then you will be an adult .
I would make that deal with your parents Ok I will go and keep your word, but when I am 18 give me the freedom to choose .
If they leave you at home and any thing happens bad when they are gone it's also child endangerment.
Your parents must do there job or be held accountable for not teaching you..Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Maybe your parents have a right to be concerned I checked your other questions here a few were about drinking and weed .
Here is the article of faith to back you up when you are ready to tell them at the time you wish to choose your own religion.
11 We claim the aprivilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
2007-01-14 17:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can't FORCE you to have faith. Faith is a choice you make in your heart. They can try and force you to learn about their faith. But, you seem so certain that gaining knowledge of your parents' faith is a bad thing that we have to ask... What do you have against knowledge?
There is nothing wrong with going to church or reading scriptures.
If the politics of the Mormon community concerns you more than the scriptures, try discussing that with your parents. It is reasonable to separate the organized religion from the issue of faith and deal with them one at a time. And it may get them off your back.
2007-01-14 17:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by angrygramma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through something similar. I got beat if I didn't say my prayers at night. So I understand where you're coming from.
The best advice I can give you is to weigh your options. Only you know what its really like in your house. If its worth fighting, go ahead and fight this one. If its easier to suck it up for the next year until you go to college... then do that!
If you fight, explain to your parents that you're not OPPOSED to their religion, you just are trying to educate yourself about ALL faiths. You could also find some scripture quotes to back up what you have to say-- there are quotes in the bible that say Jesus only wants people to come to him with a willing heart- (not a direct quote) and that your parents are NOT being good examples of their faith!
By them pushing you towards that faith, they are not doing anything other than really making you go further and further from that faith in the long run.
I wish you the best. Remember- pick your battles. You're under their roof and until you can afford to move out, you have to listen to what they say. Heck... maybe you can catch a quick nap in church? ;)
2007-01-14 17:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Religion should not be forced. Nor should Christianity be forced.
This country was founded on the precept of freedom of religion.
Since you are not the age of majority, you should do as your parents suggest. In the Ten Commandments # 5 states" Honor thy father and thy mother......it is also found in Matthew 19:19.
Point out to your parents that if their church is not teaching the Ten Commandments, all of them including the Fourth, and the message of the Three Angels, they might not be attending God's Remnant Church as pointed out in the book of Revelation.
2007-01-14 17:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by 1wannano 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just go through the motions until you're able to move out. You don't have to believe it, but pretending to will give you less trouble to deal with. It isn't fair and I don't believe parents have any right to force their children to believe something, but the fact is, some parents do.
2007-01-14 17:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i don't think of mothers and dads might desire to tell their infants to have confidence in a faith as certainty because of the fact it has no info and teenagers can think of for themselves as they strengthen older. faith has been insufferable while it is composed of indoctrinating susceptible human beings and unsafe people who leave a concept equipment. Morals are further subjective yet arguably mandatory with a view to exist interior a society. exposure to different concept platforms (which contain faith) is great as long as those concepts are given without the expectancy of absolute conformity.
2016-10-07 04:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you live under their roof, under their care, and under their supervision, you must respect them. Regardless of what religion they are practicing, they are your parents and they love you. You have two choices....be a submissive, obedient son until you move out and then you may do as you please in YOUR own home...or be a rebellious nightmare and show your parents what TRUE disrespect is all about. Which person will you be?
2007-01-14 17:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by DA R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hey dude i have the same age as you and im a atheist---nothing wrong in it---we are living in a free world and NO ONE in this universe can force u to beleive in something. its up to u dude to face your parents. it is only up to you to decide
2007-01-16 20:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend in the same situation, and he has begun to call himself an Agnostic. He is also 17, and all I can do for him is pray. I would say to submit to them, and really give it a try a few more times, and see if anything speaks to you, and if not, sit down and talk to them like adults.
Holy crap, are you my friend? He is (well at least his parents are) LDS as well.
2007-01-14 17:03:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋