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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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vegantreegirl 26
That priest is terrible. That's not how you have a real personal faith. I hope you can find a better church.
PennyLane27 32
If you're looking for neutral theological answers, check out a Unitarian congregation. It's not a religion, but a place you can go and learn about all sorts of religions or spiritualities. People there identify with all sorts of backgrounds. Good for the inquisitive type. ;)
jbuckets_404 39
OP: What questions did you ask?
ALonelyStranger 12
What did you ask?
meheem 13
To OP: don't take the easy way out. Just because one priest told you to accept things as he delivers, that's no reason for you to abandon your quest for truth. We live in the world of free knowledge. Do research, find out the answers to your question. If there is even the slightest possibility that there is a God, don't you think it's worth finding out ? Truth conquers it all. Look for your answers and look into other religions too to gain knowledge and perspective. You never know what you will find. I wish you best of luck.
ATHIEST1903 1
and this is why im athiest christians are all ****** hypocrits. shouldve told em to take his bible n shove it up his ass
gahro_nahvah 10
Just as a bit of constructive criticism, it's not wise to just assume everyone is like someone else. I've met atheists that believe in a flat earth. Does this mean all believe that? No. I'm not saying you're stupid for being somewhat distantly connected to an idiot. I would advise you to do the same.
anyoldnamewilldo 23
And people wonder why there are more and more atheists and agnostics in the world.
DanaeZee 18
Yeah, free sundays for you for the rest of your life! :) Never stop questioning! This is one of the best advices in life. Doesn't matter how old you become/what experiences you lived through...never stop questioning! You'll lead a more complex life this way.
writergirl1029 17
There's lots of religions that encourage questions. Do your research and find one that suits you.
posterchildXx 2
What the heck? Yeah like others are saying that crap doesn't happen at my church. However, while my faith is number 1 in my life, my husband and I still aren't sure if we will be having our son go to Sunday school. He's only 1 so we have a bit of time. We go to an Episcopal church that is wonderful. I don't want anything presented as fact. I want my son to decide on faith and religion for himself. If I was the parent in that scenario I would tell the priest off and say I hope my child never blindly accepts what he is taught, regardless of who is doing the teaching (me included!)