why does my grandma keep trying to change my beliefs?

Question

I am an atheist so why can't my grandma just respect that
why does she keep on trying to convert me?

Answer 1

That's grannies for you.

Answer 2

In a way you have to respect where she's coming from too. Her bible tells her your going to go to hell, and she doesn't want that. She's doing what she thinks is best for you.

And of course if you try to convert her, then your the horrible dude who took away her hope before she died. I know i'm going to be tormented when i'm older, i do not want to die. So it's probably best to leave her with her beliefs, and maybe for her peace of mind, if you don't see her very often you could say you are a christian. if not then just tell her while she beleives what she beleives to be true, you feel the same way.

Answer 3

If you were on trial for a very serious crime that carried the death penalty, and Grandma knew a very good lawyer who happened to have the evidence needed to let you walk free, would you expect her to remain silent so you were found guilty and executed, or would you expect her to say something so you could walk free? You would expect her to tell you.
This is exactly what Grandma is doing. You have an appointment with God; when you die you will have to account for your life to him. Of course, you could take a lawyer (Jesus) who happens to have the evidence you need (his death on the cross) to let you walk free (i.e. not go to hell), or you could decide not to, which is what most people do.
I've included a few verses below, why not ask Grandma to show them to you.

Answer 4

Oh, I'm sure she means well. She probably really does think you'll be better off converted.

Sit down and talk with her. Explain that you can still have good morals and be a good person, and tell her in a gentle way why you have a different opinion than she does and that you'd like her to respect that. Tell her you've heard what she has to say, but you have your own thoughts.

Answer 5

Your grandmother is from another time, and I am sure she doesn't understand your stand on religion. She is worried about you and your beliefs. You need to respect her, and listen to her. What you decide to do as far as your religion is up to you. I am sure she will still try an convert you, but have patience with her. She
wants the best for you, so I think you are gonna
have to put up with it.

Answer 6

It would have been funnier if you'd asked why your grandma keeps trying to change your briefs.

But I'm just a silly atheist.

Answer 7

She just wants what she thinks is best for you- imagine that someone you loved is going to be burning in hell for eternity. You might try to do something if that is what you believe. Do you ever talk to her about your beliefs and why you believe it? Anyways, don't let it get to you too much. You may even want to lead by example? Good luck!

Answer 8

Because Grandma loves you, sweetie. She wants you to go to Heaven. She knows that with Jesus you will be alright. Be gentle with Grandma, she loves you. Listen to Granny, she knows best. I listened to my Granny many years ago and she has been long gone from this earth. I am so happy I did.

Answer 9

Grandma won't give up because she loves you and does not want you to be thrown into the Lake of Fire.

She loves you and is concerned for you now in this life, and in the eternal.

Answer 10

Insecurity... Christians need other people to convert in order to validate their own feeble beliefs... they need everyone to believe the same, so they can look around and say to themselves "I must be right - everyone else believes the same way I do, so that proves it!" It's sad, really, when you think about it...

Answer 11

She's an old lady. People from her generation are very set in their ways. She believes, and she's afraid for you. Try to sympathize. If you're REALLY generous, you can even pretend to believe in front of her just for her sake. It would make her happy for whatever years she has left, and it won't hurt you. Go with your heart, though.