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How can I get out of going to another Christmas church service? They're all the same, anyway.?
I'm 21 and an Atheist, but my Christian parents plan to make my sister and I go to a church service on Xmas. I've told them that I want no part in it, but they use guilt tactics to make me feel bad for not wanting to go (since it's a 'tradition'). To make matters worse, they call me things like a Grinch or Scrooge because of it, and say that I'm so unpleasant.
Is there anything I can do or say that'll finally make them realize I'm serious?
I can't wait for Xmas to be over. No more church, no more griping about a war on Xmas, no more nativity scenes... ugh.
1 Answer
- 6 years ago
Well, since you're an adult you don't have to listen to them, and you don't have to go. If you want them to realize you are serious, instead of arguing with them find a good time to have a long, calm, serious discussion about your ideas and beliefs. It sounds like they're teasing you more than actually upset, but either way, just make it clear how serious you are and hopefully they'll leave you alone. Maybe not though, people really like their Christmas stuff. It might actually be best to just sit through their silly service to get them to leave you alone, but I get not wanting to. It is your choice, do whatever you think is best, and you can only hope your family understands. Good luck.
