Lately my mother has been trying to take me to church. I’ve tried praying and going to church but in all honesty , Religion isn’t something I’m into. It’s just been a thing that people believe in ,Nothing more. On Facebook I like a page called ” Atheist English Girl” Where she posts pictures about religion and how she doesn’t believe in. I thought some pictures were funny so I liked it. She had posted a picture today about Marilyn Manson Saying “I like the bible , I like it as a book. Just like I like Cat and The Hat” And I thought it was funny . Also saw one where she quoted someone saying something like ” Who has ever prayed to satan , In the 18th century no one has payed attention to the sinner who needed us ” . I saved both pictures and I posted them . Now , Let me just say that you cannot argue with my mother . No matter what , She has caused me to be quiet. I can only type out my words now if I even try to speak them I cry and laugh. She posted “Take this down now.” and “Im telling you to take it down don’t tempt me” I took them down and as a joke I posted a status about ” If You do post your opinions on Facebook you’re crush won’t kiss you on friday at 12:00 sorry I don’t make the rules”. She called my aunt and my aunt passed me the phone. My mother ranted about my age and how I’m not an atheist . Never Had I claimed i was one. She then told me to get off the internet and so I did not. How do I respond ? Do I just agree and pretend to believe in Jesus and God when I don’t ? Do I start to become Quiet and never speak my mind? Or do I stand for what I believe in ?
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I think thats a mistake that many parents make. They force beliefs onto you rather than guide you and let you decide. Honestly since you are still a minor I would say fake it till you get out the house. You cannot disagree with her at this point because you live with her and that will only cause you more problems. I would just tell her what she wants to hear….whats the point in causing more drama you know what you believe but you dont have to say it outloud
Don’t back down, I know what it’s like to be forced to be quiet and stood up to my mom, I told her that, in my case, I didn’t like to be controlled. Now don’t get me wrong it sparked an argument that lasted an hour but if you feel that your mom is pushing you around then stand up to her!
I hope it works out 🙂
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