My Aunt in North Carolina is religious and I'm not really religious. I am going to visit her this summer. I have a feeling she is going to have me go to church, I want to tell her in a nice way without offending her that I don't want to go. I mean she talks about all this freedom of choice stuff yet I feel like she might make me go I feel like if she knows I'm not religious she is going to try to convert me. In a way she feels she is looking out for me, but to me it's an annoyance. I've heard the news about Jesus Christ I don't need to hear it over and over again. I've tried Christianity and found it didn't work out. I don't have disrespect for Christians who are open minded and tolerant of others. Those I don't respect are the ones who say things like "the Muslims are going to Hell because they don't believe in Jesus." I am not an atheist necessarily I just haven't found a religion that I can really feel comfortable with. So my question is what can I say to her so she won't be offended?
RadioheadFan123: My Aunt in North Carolina is religious and I'm not really religious. I am going to visit her this summer. I have a feeling she is going to have me go to church, I want to tell her in a nice way without offending her that I don't want to go. I mean she talks about all this freedom of choice stuff yet I feel like she might make me go I feel like if she knows I'm not religious she is going to try to convert me. In a way she feels she is looking out for me, but to me it's an annoyance. I've heard the news about Jesus Christ I don't need to hear it over and over again. I've tried Christianity and found it didn't work out. I don't have disrespect for Christians who are open minded and tolerant of others. Those I don't respect are the ones who say things like "the Muslims are going to Hell because they don't believe in Jesus." I am not an atheist necessarily I just haven't found a religion that I can really feel comfortable with. So my question is what can I say to her so she won't be offended?
Tell her you had a soulectomy. That should confuse her long enough to run.
In response to: My Aunt in North Carolina is religious and I'm not really religious. I am going to visit her this summer. I have a feeling she is going to have me go to church, I want to tell her in a nice way without offending her that I don't want to go. I mean she talks about all this freedom of choice stuff yet I feel like she might make me go I feel like if she knows I'm not religious she is going to try to convert me. In a way she feels she is looking out for me, but to me it's an annoyance. I've heard the news about Jesus Christ I don't need to hear it over and over again. I've tried Christianity and found it didn't work out. I don't have disrespect for Christians who are open minded and tolerant of others. Those I don't respect are the ones who say things like "the Muslims are going to Hell because they don't believe in Jesus." I am not an atheist necessarily I just haven't found a religion that I can really feel comfortable with. So my question is what can I say to her so she won't be offended?
Or, you could show a big closed mouthed smile every time she mentions the subject and go for a brisk walk. Or just reply, "I love you, Aunt...." (with that big smile). Basically, ignore her with love. <smile> She'll get the idea. Her way won't work and perhaps yours will...??? If you can go there and not 're act' you could have a pleasant time. Namaste'
My ex husband was/is an atheist. He would say, up front...
"I'm not interested." and/or "Not interested in going to church." That always worked with me because he stuck to his story every time. haha It never presented a problem because he was consistent.
Dusty45: My ex husband was/is an atheist. He would say, up front...
"I'm not interested." and/or "Not interested in going to church." That always worked with me because he stuck to his story every time. haha It never presented a problem because he was consistent.
I'm consistently inconsistent. I like to keep them on their toes.
I remember once I flirted with the Pastor. I was not invited again.
Not gay, just know how to work on people's insecurities.
Dusty45: Or, you could show a big closed mouthed smile every time she mentions the subject and go for a brisk walk. Or just reply, "I love you, Aunt...." (with that big smile). Basically, ignore her with love. <smile> She'll get the idea. Her way won't work and perhaps yours will...??? If you can go there and not 're act' you could have a pleasant time. Namaste'
rodolphoamsterdam, North Holland Netherlands3,401 posts
Nathalie: As a (non-practicing) catholic I have to admit I agree the catholic church invented suffering - and guilt. A very complicated topic this one.
Tie her to her bed while she is sleeping Sunday morning. Go to your room and turn up the stereo real loud so you can't hear her cries for help. Untie her after church!
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