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I don't know how to tell my parents...?

I'm pretty sure I'm Agnostic. I'm not Atheist, yet not Christian-Catholic(which my parents and family are). So, yeah, Agnostic. My family and parents are Catholic, and they force me to go to youth group, church, and tons of religious events.

The only problem I have with church is making contact with people (shaking hands during the 'peace' part). I'm pretty sure I have hyperhidrosis (I hate it so much). It's embarrassing. I'd go to church willingly (it's interesting sometimes) if I didn't have that.

Youth group. A whole other story. I hate the people and I hate the idea. I hate everything about it. I hate it so much. I'm forced to go. I'm being forced to go today. I'd rather take a harsh physical beating than have to go to that. (Subquestion--How do I get out of going?)

Anyway, how do I tell my parents I'm Agnostic? Knowing them, they'll probably freak out, punish me, and then send me to a trillion religious camps. It'd suck.

Thanks.

P.S. I don't have anything against the Catholic religion.

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  • 7 years ago
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    I had to do the same thing a few years ago. I asked to stop going to church and youth group, little things like that, until I told them to their face. They're still not okay with it, and my older sister still gives me dirty looks at the table when everyone's praying and I look at my lap. They can't really do anything about it. It's your belief and they're ignorant if they think they can change it or want to change it.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    In the same situation.

    I never really brought it up specifically, but my family is pretty well aware that I don't share their faith. The only thing I believe is that people should be good for each other. If you're doing it under the threat of going to "Hell", maybe you're just a bad person to start. That's basically how I justify it. Also, it seems like a lot of people go to church more for social reasons than because they actually believe. It also doesn't help that the church has suppressed information throughout the ages that posed a threat to their supremacy.

  • 7 years ago

    I wonder how they would react if you began reading up on what the Bible actually teaches, and compare it to the teachings of the church? You could do it without them knowing, and then start asking questions that show that its teachings are not in harmony with God's Word. I don't know what their reaction might be, but you would likely be surprised to learn the huge differences between Bible and church teachings. . . .

    For example, 'Hellfire' and the Trinity doctrine both originate in *pagan* religion, rather than the Bible.

    In fact, neither of them are taught in the Bible at all. . . .

    "What Does the Bible *Really* Teach?"

    wol.jw.org/en/wol/lv/r1/lp-e/0/19578

    "Exposed: Six Myths About Christianity"

    wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2009810

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Oh man I know how that feels, I'm agnostic too except I'm a hindu. :(

    Well since its their house you're just going to have to grow up with it. Don't get too sad though because you'd have to get out of there when you grow up.

    Hope I helped! (: x

    Source(s): Not the best answer but oh well... :P
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