Today, my mom blew her top when I casually mentioned that it's pretty well known that the story of Jesus is a retelling of older Persian and Egyptian stories. She then went on to yell at me that I wasted my money on college and "book learning". FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my mom told me she spent $760 on "quantum pendants" that "produce scalar energy that helps to enhance the body’s biofield." When I told her she got scammed, she denied it and yelled at me. Best part? She frequently lectures me about how I waste my money and spend irresponsibly. 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 got roasted in class because I could've swore that the story of Robin Hood was in the Bible. I was so cocksure of myself, but I guess I shouldn't repeat stuff my dad told me for a laugh when I was about 9 years-old, now that I'm in college. FML
Today, I got my very first yeast infection. Thinking she would help me, I went to my mom. Instead she began yelling about how I'm lying and it's an STD and I don't believe in the power of Jesus. FML
Today, my mother refused to agree with any of my logic because it's "not in The Bible." She can't find any fault with it, just refuses to agree with it. FML
Today, I found out my mom has literally spent all her savings sending money to some bullshit-peddling megachurch televangelist, who apparently told her that giving them money would ensure her future fortune. Tithings, my ass. FML
Today, after being accepted into the college of my dreams, I found out that my mom has spent all my college savings on alcohol over the years, and she says that it's my fault for not "helping her get help." FML
Today, I asked my mom how much she had set aside for college. She then looked and me as if I were crazy and said "Why the hell would I do anything like that?" FML
Today, my mother found out I published a book. She demanded that I pay her all my royalties as repayment for her raising me. FML
Today, my mom yelled at me because I refused to lend her money. The reason I won't lend her money? The last time I did, she and my dad went out and bought a Macbook and a new car instead of paying bills. Apparently, I'm being 'selfish' by keeping my own money and putting it towards university. FML
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Kerensky 17
The story in Genesis is probably what you're thinking of. Creation and early history are told similarly in many cultures. Jesus is a historical figure that is proven to have existed, Messiah or not.
graceinsheepwear 34
I bet you had an idea of your mom's religious beliefs before you "casually" mentioned your view. It sounds to me like you baited her a bit. If so, YDI.
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tj4234 36
More than that, there are strong comparisons with other religions too. Look up comparisons between the buddha (buddhism is from the same general area but is around 500 years older than christianity) and jesus.
graceinsheepwear 34
I bet you had an idea of your mom's religious beliefs before you "casually" mentioned your view. It sounds to me like you baited her a bit. If so, YDI.
picturescrazy 24
I do believe you should respect your mom's beliefs. Of course she'd flip out on you if you say something she holds dear to her heart is all a lie. Religion is just one of those things you let people decide for themselves.
queerdragon 20
If people can have a religion, others can think it is untrue. It is her mother, she should be able to have a logical, respectful discussion without worrying that her mother is going to turn into some crazy fundamentalist.
gabagabaheyu 10
I'm learning the same exact things in my History of World Civilizations class. I know it offends people but come on its history!!
scooterdude720 19
Ok, then on the extreme side, you wouldn't walk up to a black guy and say "People called you a (n-word) and you used to be slaves! Come on, it's history!" All I'm saying is that you have to be careful.
worldclassrager 41
Everything was retold and then recorded at a later date to form the massive bible we have today either way she really over reacted...
bobak_can_ani 7
Don't argue with women, my friend. that's a lesson they don't teach you in college
JRFaceless 8
If you're going to be a shit-talking atheist at least don't crib your facts from the movie Religilous, because that's not true at all. You don't know jack about mythology.
CoffeeChickBlows 13
Not believnig in Jesus =/= atheist. Believing that =/= watching Religulous. You're cribbing all your facts from nowhere too, sweetcheeks.
Wintermelons 19
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