Today, I went to Sunday school for the first time. The priest assured us we could ask him anything, so I did. When class ended the priest pulled me and my mom aside and asked her to stop bringing me to Sunday school until "she learns not to question the bible and accept what she is told." FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my mom gave me the litany of a lifetime for raising a devil child. Why so? She and my daughter who is 7 years-old attended mass, and after the priest told the parable of The Prodigal Son, she raised her hand. The priest approached, asked and put the mic on her, and she said, "Sorry Father, but that story sucks! Its all about favoritism!" FML
Today, after church, my 5-year-old son asked me about God, so I answered his questions in full. We talked about God for over 2 hours. At the end of it all, he pondered for a moment, before saying to me, "That's the stupidest thing I ever heard. You're dumb." FML
Today, my mom sent me to a counselor she knew "through the church" so that I could get some stressors off my chest. Worst idea ever. This "counselor" invalidated everything I had to say and basically told me to pray the issues away, all while completely ignoring me. FML
Today, I told my mom I've been taking yoga lessons, and that it'd be cool if she took some with me. She immediately went on a rant, calling yoga "satanic" and accusing me of trying to get her into "devil worship". Well, that's the last time I try to patch our relationship up. FML
Today, I was asked to leave a church service for laughing at the kids trying to sing. FML
Today, I asked my teacher if he could tutor me for my upcoming exam. He said he'd look into it and let me know later. I later got called to the principal's office because my teacher claimed I'd propositioned him for sex. FML
Today, I finally mustered up the courage to tell my overly-religious parents that I'm an agnostic. They asked me why. As soon as I gave my reasons, my mom called me a "bigot" and hurled a bible at me, and it nailed me in the crotch. She then said, "That's what you get, non-believer." FML
Today, my mom admitted to me that, when I was a baby, my grandmother kidnapped me and took me to the priest to perform an exorcism, because she swore I was the "spawn of Satan." FML
Today, a parent of one of the students I teach called me to complain that I was teaching her child "lies" and "fairytales". I was teaching them about the Holocaust. FML
Today, my mom asked all the old ladies in her church to pray that I meet "someone special". FML
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goldendarkness 18
Welcome to the basis of religion
GhostFox 34
The problem with religion in a nutshell. At least with science it's acknowledged that information could be proven wrong at a later date instead of saying "the is the answer for now and forever, and if you question it you are a bad person."
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goldendarkness 18
Welcome to the basis of religion
HonestAbe500 7
Welcome to religion.
FacesOfHumanity 14
For most churches this is correct. But I guess my church is weird and respects everyone's belief and are actually chill.
aneban 13
actually most churches accept other religions like catholics and christians accept all religions. this guy is probably just one of the special cases
GhostFox 34
The problem with religion in a nutshell. At least with science it's acknowledged that information could be proven wrong at a later date instead of saying "the is the answer for now and forever, and if you question it you are a bad person."
meheem 13
That's how it is supposed to be for science. But unfortunately it is not. Just try offering a view/theory/possibility that is not popular and see how people come after you. Funnily most of those torch bearers can't even spell science. But think they know science better than Einstein...
ImZakki 15
They won't ignore it if the theory you have has significant evidence to back it up. This is why flat earth conspiracies are mocked too
Demon_of_Light 27
I understand that some people have bad experiences like this, but as a person with a religious background, I can assure you that it's not a universal attitude, and it's certainly not encouraged. Someone who understands the Bible will know that blind faith is not what is required of us. In fact, we are instructed to have a solid understanding of why we believe what we do, so that when people ask questions, we'll be able to answer them instead of trying to shush them (I Peter 3:15). That being said, if your experience has been otherwise, I'm sorry. It must be very frustrating to have your honest search for answers met with fear and opposition.
jos_ad 3
well that's just wrong.
TimDowd 9
That's not necessarily true. I'm a devout Christian and I question the bible a lot and thats ok. It's not so much a religion problem as it's a this guys a dick problem
Allie614032 34
Hmm, and I thought priests were supposed to be all-inclusive and accepting of everyone. I guess that only applies as long as you don't use your brain.
gahro_nahvah 10
Which is why I'm Christian, not Catholic. You're highly encouraged to think for yourself before just blindly believing.
childproofpizza 19
priests are people too. some can be super nice while others can be total dicks.
RichardPencil 32
Does the priest know what "anything" means?
Balphleair 24
Ask him to shove his beliefs up his ass then for being a hypocrite
TheMonroe654 12
Oh how I love atheism.
Suzi_d16 27
I'm confused. Are you a he or a she?
LonelyAngel22 13
Not that it actually matters, but the new FML keeps messing up the genders assigned to the posts. Therefore, base it on the text in the individual FML where OP refers to themself as "she".
LordGiblett 26
They could be transgender and the priest is transphobic
URBeingLied2 23
Catholics are the more extreme Christians. I would go to a non-denominational church. Then you can apply the one theory everyone should, when learning anything: "Take what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is essential to you." Bruce Lee said/wrote that. I read that back in high school and haven't ever had an issue with that philosophy.
Alup132 22
Hi, a catholic here. On behalf of my religion I would like to say that we are not the "more extreme" Christian sect, but rather that some people are strict and get cranky if you question the religion, usually closed-minded old people, or in some cases, some priests or other clerics of the church. I've been to catholic school all my life, now in 11th grade, and we've always been taught to ask questions and explore what makes us curious. We question the beliefs, then we get explained what we can, or we disbelieve, and not everyone will believe in everything the church says. That's okay, it's only human. I'd find a new parish if I were you and hope that that priest is less strict about stuff.
gahro_nahvah 10
My main issue with Catholicism is pretty much everything you've pointed out. Strict close-minded people are the large percentage, where rules are as important as grace. Plus, never met a metalhead catholic.
joonsson 21
You are though. Not saying all Catholics are bad, but Catholicism is more close minded and backwards than Protestantism. That being said all religion mostly still try to follow rules and beliefs meant for a society that disappeared thousands of years ago refusing to evolve so they can pretty much all be lumped into one. They all took parts from other religions and tailored their "facts" around them. Hence why there are so many similarities in religion. Christianity has a ridiculous amount of similarities to an older roman religion, including a Jesus character.
sgdigaetano 3
And this is just one of the many reasons I don't believe in religion.
anonynous97 13
Okay I'm a Christian and that is utter bullshit.
XxNightwingxX 21
Same and same. Ask me anything, OP. I'll do my best to answer or find the answer for you. You should never be turned away for asking questions. The Bible is confusing! I ask questions all the time!