My grandparents are very religus, and Im not sure if I beleave in god or any god for that matter. I go there house every year but I dont know how to tell them that I dont think God is real. They take me to a christian camp and I hate it. Any advice on telling them that I dont beleave in god?
2007-02-12 14:44:43 · 13 answers · asked by metalcow101 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thank you for all the good answers, Im still not sure what I will do for sure but you have given me some good ideas.
2007-02-12 14:52:49 · update #1
Well from what you said you are not sure. So you are not yet firm in your convictions either way. So, I would say don't jump to making that statement just yet. What do your parents believe? How were you raised? Are you searching for answers or just don't want to be preached at? What do you not like about the camp?
I would think at this point you could respectfully say that you would like to not go to camp anymore. I would also think you could respectfully say that you are not sure what you believe, but that you love them and respect them. Then ask them to just give you a little room to find your way. If there are questions you have or concerns about the validity of their faith, you could maybe ask if there is someone at their church you could talk to. I would not reccomend talking to them nessesarily because some questions can be interpretted as being impertinant or disrespectful and could cause problems between you, which since you asked this question is not what you want. If you are not curious at this time, that is ok too.
Just talk to them. They love you, and while they will probably pray for you they probably know there is a lot of doubt in the world and understand a little where you are coming from even if they don't agree.
2007-02-12 15:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by micheletmoore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's any way you can get out of the camp without telling them that you don't believe, I would advise that you do that. The backlash from super religious relatives can be a real pain. It's an inconvenience to you, and it can end up hurting them. If you do tell them, make sure you don't rip on their beliefs. Just be very nice about it. Maybe when they bring camp up tell them you really don't want to go. If they ask why, then tell them.
2007-02-12 14:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sadly, telling them you don't believe in God will only increase their vigor in trying to convince you of his existance.
I'd suggest you ignore it and stay silent.
You'll be old enough eventually that you won't have to have others pushing their religion upon you. In the meantime, you can decide for yourself.
2007-02-12 14:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by special-chemical-x 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is your grandparents - right??
Why disappoint such nice old folks? They'll soon die anyway.
Take it as an experience - and maybe learn from it - what to do and what not to do.
and besides.... they may be right.
2007-02-12 14:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it clear to them that it's not anything personal. Be humble and completely calm when explaining it. Pick a time when you won't be interrupted. Most importantly -- don't respond to any heated comments they may make.
2007-02-12 14:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by WithUnveiledFaces 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it necessary that you tell them?
While you are their guest, it would be impolite. It would be different if they came to your home and tried to impose their views upon your household.
If you do not like going to camp, though, I would let them know that you do not enjoy it.
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2007-02-12 14:48:56 · answer #6 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Think about remember to believe in God you have to have faith b/c sometimes it is hard to believe in him since we can really never see him face to face like we will be able to in heven but when that day comes i hope u can look him in the face and say i had faith in u because i believed in you
2007-02-12 14:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by soccerlover63401 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps you could go on a quest, like C.S. Lewis, and try to prove your viewpoint.
2007-02-12 14:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by Emmy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do it by letter before you go for a visit.
2007-02-12 14:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just tell them that you don't share the same beliefs as they do.
2007-02-12 14:49:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋