In the age of 15, I am still forced to go to church! I kept asking my parents why and they state "if you don't want to go to church, you can have your own life outside" and sometimes this reason "if you won't go with us to the church, all of your privileges are taken away" . And yes, they're angry... And then that night, I asked my mom why, she said "We have to visit the home of the lord at least once a week, in every sunday, we have to witness the sacrament of the eucharist"
.. and she also said that "When I was a child, I was frequently forced to go to church, and I really hated it, but overtime I understand and got used to it"
Even today, this sunday, the Lord's day, or the Sabbath day, even if we're (my siblings too) tired or I'm tired, or if I have a long homework, my parents always force us to go to church!
And I'm getting pissed off, I will definitely gather some people to burn their house when they're in there 60's or 70's of age.
honestly it's been going on for +5 yrs
2007-10-14 12:23:26 · 17 answers · asked by Arcen 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I suggest that you use the opportunity to stew about it bitterly, until you explode in a lethal rage. Religious people love that kind of thing.
No, seriously, I resented having been forced to attend church and go through all of that stuff in my earlier years as well, but in fact I'm far more prepared as an atheist now as a result of having had that experience. Look at all of the believers here who arrogantly assume that atheists are people who don't know anything about religion or the Bible.
The fact that so many of us DID have those early religious experiences lays lie to that claim, and puts us in the position of strength and knowledge with respect to religion. It entitles us to point out that an atheist is typically someone who knows more about religion than believers do.
2007-10-14 12:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I make my daughter go to church with us because I don't think it is wise to leave a 4 year old at home alone. Seriously as a Christian parent it is my duty. Joshua 24:15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." When she is older I will hope she will want to go on her own, but if she doesn't I will ask her to come every Sunday and not give up on her. I don't believe in baptizing as babies, I am Baptist and we feel each person makes the choice on their own. She has not been baptized yet. I was baptized when I was 7. I wouldn't allow them to attend a church of another religion while they are in my care, when they become an adult that will be up to my children. Proverbs 22:6- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
2016-05-22 13:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by christian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In three more years, you'll be 18 - 'of age', as an adult. You will not have to attend church from that age on. If your parents try to force you still, attend a college where you can live on campus or if you're not going to college, save up as much work money as you can to get your own apartment (or go in with a friend and split the rent on a two-bedroom apartment).
You'll soon have personal freedom, hang in there!
2007-10-14 15:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by S.L.B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and learn. Look, there's nothing wrong with learning about religion, even if it's not something you believe in. When you are old enough, you will find your own way. Until then, why not learn? Yes, it's boring, yes, it stinks... I know, I did it for years with my parents, but you know what? As an adult looking for spiritual guidance later on in life, I found that those early religious teachings helped me, if nothing else, to decide what I didn't believe. And when religious folk ask me why I don't believe in what they do, I have an intelligent answer because I did the studying and have come to a rational conclusion rather than some rebellious rebound.
Go, learn, and start thinking critically about the things you learn... it will help you as an adult.
2007-10-14 13:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by ronnithepooh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Belch in church, stand up to them and tell them no??????? Is this how atheists teach respect for others beliefs or for parents?
You are 15. 15. If you didnt want to take algebra anymore because you probably wont ever use it (and you probably wont) should you be able to tell that to your principal or to belch really loudly in class.
Sometimes as a child you have to do things you dont want to do because your parents are telling you to do it. Suck it up, show some respect for your parents and their beliefs and realize at 15 you hardly have the answers to anything so you might as well try to get somethign out of a situation you dont particularly like.
Your parents are giving you food, shelter, love, support, money for things you want to do. You should be grateful for what you have and you can show that gratitude by showing your parents an ounce of respect for their beliefs and their rules.
It wont kill you to go to church for a couple of hours on sunday.
2007-10-14 12:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your 15. legally your parents are responsible for your behavior. I know its stupid you should be considered an adult but your not. how about planning something useful like changing the age of adulthood. I never had that problem if I didn't want to go I didn't have to but I think you should listen to your parents and do what they say. it won't kill you honest. 3 years really isn't very long soon and you will wish you could have it so easy. enjoy it.
PS your parents love you or they wouldn't want you to do what they beleive will save you.
2007-10-14 12:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're unhappy about going, explain to them FULLY why you don't want to go. If it's not what you believe, they should understand. I personally am a Christian, but I agree with you that if you're unhappy with something, you shouldn't have to tolorate it. You're old enough to make your own decisions. If you don't want to go, you shouldn't have to. Present this problem to your parents and tell them all the reasons why you're unhappy. Maybe they'll come around.
P.S. I don't recommend the burning down houses thing. You don't want to go to church, but I don't think you'd be to happy in jail ;)
2007-10-14 12:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by Cassy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the Roman Church.
2007-10-14 12:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by cheir 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I went through the same thing as a teeager (I'm 39 now).
Explain that you don't want to turn out as a Satanist in rebellion against their overbearing coercion of you.
And is it REALLY the house of the lord, or just a back-stabbing, gossipping social club?
If they really want you to find god, they won't force it on you. They'll let you find the value of belief for yourself.
2007-10-14 12:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by shadowgirl777 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You need to stand up to them. You need to refuse to go to church. If they get angry at you go live with a friend for a little while. They'll miss you eventually and want you back.
Just don't give in. Too many people have done that throughout history and suffered for it.
2007-10-14 12:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by asourapple100 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋