religion and other issues (18)
RadioheadFan123Rochester, New York USA115 Threads 28 Polls 471 PostsMy 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?
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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.
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Galactic_bodhi: Tell her you had a soulectomy. That should confuse her long enough to run.
Indeed!
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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'
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As long as its not a Catholic Church.
One word: Genuflecting. They invented suffering.
One word: Genuflecting. They invented suffering.
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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 not interested." and/or "Not interested in going
to church."
That always worked with me becausehe stuck to his story every time. haha
It never presented a problem because he was consistent.
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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 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.
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Galactic_bodhi: 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.
I remember once I flirted with the Pastor. I was not invited again.
Not gay, just know how to work on people's insecurities.
Now, that's pretty funny.
Anymore, I just don't take many things too seriously.
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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'
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'
I will use this advice. Thank you!
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Galactic_bodhi: 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.
I remember once I flirted with the Pastor. I was not invited again.
Not gay, just know how to work on people's insecurities.
That's great.
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Insist on taking your chainsaw with you to church.
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Galactic_bodhi: As long as its not a Catholic Church.
One word: Genuflecting. They invented suffering.
One word: Genuflecting. They invented suffering.
As a (non-practicing) catholic I have to admit I agree the catholic church invented suffering - and guilt. A very complicated topic this one.
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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.
chastizin we romans call it------ This thread is Archived ------
rodolpho: chastizin we romans call it
we as in my family,i dont practise anything but life------ This thread is Archived ------
Because shes your aunt just agree to everything she says as you will have peace and Im sure thats what my sons do for me just agree cause Im their mum
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I've enjoyed reading the responses on this thread. How often will she try and make you go to church?
Develop an occassional bad twitch and give the odd yell about satan, she wont want to be seen anywhere with you.
Develop an occassional bad twitch and give the odd yell about satan, she wont want to be seen anywhere with you.
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rodolpho: we as in my family,i dont practise anything but life
That's certainly spiritual, a special talent.
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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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