Hi all,
At first, I was hesitant to make this post because I know how brutal people can be, but I really would appreciate some sound, and good advice on how to navigate this situation.
I come from a family of Christians and I am no longer one.
I decided to embark on a different approach when it came to learning about God and having a relationship with God, but of course, in my families’ eyes, the way I’m doing it is wrong and I’m leading myself into the depths of hell.
So, for Mothers Day, my grandmother wants all of us to attend church with her and then meet her at a diner afterwards. Cool and cute. However…
Since I no longer abide by their religion and my values have changed, I do not want to attend the church ceremony and it’s something I’m extremely uncomfortable with. But, I will happily be in attendance at the diner. I did tell my mother and she was a bit disappointed, but now the issue is just facing the rest of my family once I get to the diner.
I know statements will be made, questions may be asked and the attempt to convert me again may even creep up, but I really want advice on how to calmly and respectfully tell my family that I just cannot participate in a religion that no longer resonates with me, and how I would just like to kindly decline any conversation regarding my faith and how I don’t want it brought up again. I may have just answered my own question and gave myself my own advice, but if anyone would like to add on and give me a different perspective or wording, I would greatly appreciate it.