Is being too religious a problem?

Question

My mother, sisters and I have been living perfectly normal, we listen to all kinds of music both good and bad "Kenny G to Cradle of Filth" we do not have many dysfunctions and we all get good grades in school but we live a life that people that are too religious would not approve of. We always have been and always will be Christians and I have been with my mom when she ran into people from church and talked to them how she doesn't like to devote her whole life to her religion which makes sense of course, but she does not give up her faith. Our old neighbor is a pastor and my mom is friends with him, she feels somewhat obligated to attend his church and make a good picture of our family. I am almost 18 and I am dragged to church and told I cannot listen to my music anymore. I am also forced to sit every night while my mom reads us bible stories, and if she dissaproves of anything at all she claims that we are "Dampening her Spirit". This has all changed over a weekend. Is this normal?

Things were not so bad until this started, I cannot listen to anything unless it is on a wow worship cd.
My rights have been stripped, and there is no compromising with her "zealot" is a great word to describe what she is making herself look like. I am not even allowed to attend church with my grandfather, because the pastor is a woman and my moms pastor says that a woman pastor is wrong. He also claims that using aspirin and any kind of drug is wizardry.

Answer 1

Being religious at all is a problem. Even those who are moderately caught up in religious superstition enable those who are dangerously zealous. Religion is causing much harm in the world today.

Answer 2

It can be a problem. Don't freak out though. Try to hang in there.

Listening to Bible stories with your family is probably a good thing. Every night though is probably excessive. (unless you have younger siblings... a regular bed-time story would be good for them...)

The music is a gray area. A good principle is you have freedom to listen to it but you don't have freedom to offend people with it. It sounds like your mother (and the church you're attending) has a weak conscience and if you listen to it, they'd be offended.

The modern concept of church is a carry-over from medieval Catholicism and it didn't exist as what you experience during the early years of Christianity. (As in it isn't what the Bible talk about when it says "Church")

If it all changed over a weekend she probably rededicated her life. You shouldn't really discourage her. Maybe try to move the Bible stories toward another topic? i.e. freedom of a believer... you can do a topic search if you want to try this route at:

www.biblegateway.com

Good luck...

Answer 3

Living your life for your religion is one thing but being a zealot / fanatic is something else. If you live in her home and she feels that going to church is a requirement to live there then you need to do that. But if you feel that you have lost all rights to your views and feelings and it could be harmful to you then it is going to far. Also it sounds as if your mom is trying to live a life that someone else told her she should be living and that usually won't last to long.

A non living her life for her beliefs is a good thing. But killing people because they don't believe like you is way wrong. That is when it is called being 'too religious".

Answer 4

I would not agree with you. I think the other way. For me I have noticed the religious people are the ones that take you out of the problem. Religious people are strong, can handle things and dont freak out. Taking my own example I came across a less religious family. Religion was hardly evident in their life. All I faced were problems and frustrations. My ex wife was less religious. SHe was always frustrated and disturbed. She was never able to achieve peace or give peace to me. I constantly faced the arrogance and materialism that existed in her family. It made me feel so inferior. When I was recovering from my divorce it was the religious people who came to my help. They guided me and helped me understand to be close with God. I realize that being religious myself helped me to recover. I will hopefully marry a religious girl this time.

Answer 5

Well lets be honest, how do you all even know what God is?

Is he some dude that sits thinking that the people in indonesia have sinned so lets send them an earthquake, or is that science. Or mabye he is the guy taking the single mother away from a family of children for, "his purposes".

Religion is ok, people are free to do what they want they just shouldnt shove it on others, hence, in my veiw your mother should let you chose yourself.

Answer 6

If you have a problem being christ-like in every way, I would ask Christ to show you your heart. I was the same way, but after Spriritual Life Week at school, I realized, Christians should strive to be Christ-like in every way. The Bible says we should be imitators of Christ, not just believe in him becuase it says even the demons believe he is God, and they shudder. Its not just enough to believe he is God, you must try to live your life for him to the best of your ability. I'm not saying to give up your music, or TV, just think, does God approve of what I'm listening/watching? We all make mistakes, were not perfect, but think of it this way, everytime you do something that glorifies God, he will add another blessing to an already overflowing pot of blessings. He DIED for us, took on ALL our sins, gave us ETERNAL LIFE something we DO NOT deserve, living our life for him is the least we can do. I truly hope this helps, and remember, when its hard to do what you know God wants, As your sister in Christ I'm right there with you. (not to mention THOUSANDS of other brother and sisters in Christ)

Answer 7

It can be, because there comes a point of religiosity when a person begins to force their views upon other people. Each has the right to choose to worship what and whom they want, but they do not have the right to strive to make their religion law, or force their views upon other peaceful people.

Answer 8

Being too religious toward God would be like me being too generous towards you. Would you really mind if I was too generous to you?

How about when you get married, do you want a mate thats SORT OF committed, faithful, devoted, and attentive to you but NOT TOO MUCH...??

Now you see how God feels when we put in a half effort toward him. Your mom obviously has a strong faith and she is trying to share that with you. If you want what God has to offer , then you have to accept her faith and also build your own in the process!

Answer 9

No! That is not normal. For some reason, your mom is going overboard. Something must have happened or was said to her. Some people use religion like a drug. Just put up with it until you can move out.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Losing your chance of salvation over Kenny G is the wost example of lame I have ever heard.