Quite rightly so

By Anonymous - 31/05/2022 22:00 - United States

Today, I was told my eldest grandson doesn't want me at his birthday party, nor does he want my gift. It would seem he and his younger brother still haven't forgiven me for my prank on Easter, when I tricked them into thinking I was taking them to the 'Big Neighborhood Egg Hunt', when really we were going to church. FML
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Chazzster 28

That’s not a “prank” it’s dishonest which is the opposite of what they are supposed to be teaching in that church.

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Crowned Sataness 12

nor should you be forgiven. it wasn't a prank. you not only lied (which is a sin) but you had them all excited for an activity and then let them down. YDI yourself. if I was their parent it would be the last time you took them anywhere

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lexxiasaurus 27

3 things, 1st not a prank. 2nd quit forcing your religion on others. if they want to learn, teach them; if they don't have much of a thought about it or the parents (your child and their partner) doesn't practice or doesn't go as often (sounds like that or the whole family would have all went without this happening) then it's not your place to force them to go to church when they obviously didn't want to go if you had to lie to and deceive them. 3rd lying to your grandsons so they can appease your wants is not how you create lasting relationships down the road. good on them for sticking up for their feelings and wants from you

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lexxiasaurus 27

also trying to force God on kids that are not yours paternally is really messed up. I'm a Christian/Disciple Maker, however I don't like seeing when other Christians feel the need to jam our loving creator and Father down peoples throats, when Christ himself only spoke to those who wanted to know more and were actively trying to seek more in life. these are your grandkids, not next door neighbors who don't know God. If you feel it is important they know the Lord, it is your responsibility to speak with their parents and see their stance on it. because I don't see why they wouldn't want the kids to know Him, aside from how you may go about it. remember there's more than one relationship you can make or break for all of this. with your child, their spouse, the kids. if you can't see that as painful to others then I would suggest praying to see their side in this and how God would like you to approach this situation, if it is in His time for them to meet Him sooner or later when they really need more to lean on

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DanielleinDC 33

Lying for Jesus is still lying. You promised your grandsons one thing and then dragged them to church. That's not a prank; it's a bait-and-switch. Why should they (or their parents) ever trust you again? Their religious instruction is not your job but that of their parents.

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csparksfly 5

why the lies? there's no reason for it.

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IHaveThePower 16

So you took away promised playtime, which is healthy and beneficial to mental development, and forced them to sit through hours of adult-oriented theology, which was at BEST boring, and at worst confusing and upsetting? Yeah, no, that's the point where you probably SHOULDN'T be involved in child-rearing. God is not gaining anything by confusing and annoying small children; you're just making them little props for your own self-interest. Easter egg hunts are healthier for developing minds.

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