Ughh...Any tips dealing with crazy religious parents?

[zeergoth]

My dad won't shut up about how bad I am "for doing the worlds ways" and says stuff like "Gay people are an abomination, yet you sin when you say you hang around them" "The reason countries like America are going down the tubes is because they took god out of schools, offices etc." "Being 21 and young you think you have all the answers just like everyone else, but you'll come around".

He says stuff like that to me ALL THE TIME.

[Candyflip]

I don't even think I'd be able to speak to them.

[zeergoth]

I don't even think I'd be able to speak to them.

Well, I'd always hoped I might be able to turn him around but I guess not:(

[CajoleJuice]

I don't even think I'd be able to speak to them.

Well, I'd always hoped I might be able to turn him around but I guess not:(

My dad is pretty much like yours, btw.

[Phoenix Dark]

If you really want to annoy him, tell him that Jesus probably hung out with homos too.

I grew up in a religious family. Eventually you'll have to put your foot down and be a man. That doesn't mean you should go do all the drugs you can fit into your anus, dye your hair, get piercings everywhere, etc like many formerly sheltered religio kids - but just be yourself. I'm sure you have some understanding of "the faith" if you grew up around it; don't judge it based on people like your father, and make your own decisions by learning as much as you can. I find that getting different opinions/views is a great way to breath

[CajoleJuice]

Actually, I should mention that my dad became religious only a handful of years ago.

It's funny, he went from being an asshole to being an asshole. He just now supplements it with religion.

[Fresh Prince]

People like that are too entrenched in their ways, sometimes it's better to just pretend to agree with them.

[Phoenix Dark]

Actually, I should mention that my dad became religious only a handful of years ago.

So he must really be a bastard. The "I used to do that stuff...but not anymore lolz!" type right? I have certain standards and biases that are religiously rooted, but I don't believe in forcing them down people's throat in real life.

[zeergoth]

People like that are too entrenched in their ways, sometimes it's better to just pretend to agree with them.

Yeah, just wish he didn't treat me like I'm scum though. Unfortunately my brother gave him plenty of ammo because about 10 years back he gave up religion and started acting wild doing drugs and stuff and became a christian again and stopped doing those things so my dad's like "See, when your brother stopped believing in God he turned to the worlds ways but after he accepted him again he turned his life around, you will to"

[CajoleJuice]

Look on the bright side. At least your parents aren't Scientologists.

[zeergoth]

Look on the bright side. At least your parents aren't Scientologists.

My dad still gives his church a big heap of money:(

[CajoleJuice]

I hope he's not doing it to reach OPERATING JESUS LEVEL 5

[Fresh Prince]

If you're still living in your Dad's house I guess you still have to 'go halfway'. Maybe attend church once a week just to get him off your back and make plans to move out.

[zeergoth]

If you're still living in your Dad's house I guess you still have to 'go halfway'. Maybe attend church once a week just to get him off your back and make plans to move out.

Nah, I have my own apartment.

[Fresh Prince]

ah, I have my own apartment.

Atleast he isn't always in your face I guess.

[Madrun Badrun]

It's funny, he went from being an asshole to being an asshole. He just now supplements it with religion.

 

Reminds me of a gym teacher I once had; born again Christian. 

[zeergoth]

I forgot to mention something he said that was really funny. He asks me "So how are you going to like dating sluts?" I said "What?" and he says "Only good godly women who puts the lord first are nice and caring, all others are sluts that will always be hypocritical and never really care for you".

[pitohui]

Sacrifice him to his god, see what happens.

[etiolate]

Tell him that it is a lack of humanity that is missing and that the church hasn't been doing a good job of teaching it either.

[FlameOfCallandor]

What exactly is your dads deal? Are you gay?

[Fragamemnon]

Treat their beliefs with respect, however crazy nutty they are.

In turn, ensure that they respect yours, and don't let yourself get walked over. Furthermore, don't be afraid to piss them off a bit to get your point across.

[FlameOfCallandor]

Treat their beliefs with respect, however crazy nutty they are.

In turn, ensure that they respect yours, and don't let yourself get walked over. Furthermore, don't be afraid to piss them off a bit to get your point across.

This is solid advice. Treat them with respect but dont let them treat you like a jerk. Civility for all!

[MrAngryFace]

Most of my family is mormon and they were assholes about it. I cut 80% of them off from my life and am now happy. True story.

[lordmaji]

Wow... I take it your scared to talk back to your dad huh? being 21 and all, you do have a choice to speak for yourself.

let em know how you feel or change shit around on em.

[Bloodwake]

My dad won't shut up about how bad I am "for doing the worlds ways" and says stuff like "Gay people are an abomination, yet you sin when you say you hang around them" "The reason countries like America are going down the tubes is because they took god out of schools, offices etc." "Being 21 and young you think you have all the answers just like everyone else, but you'll come around".

He says stuff like that to me ALL THE TIME.

Wow, even my dad isn't that bad. He's a card carrying member of the Republican party, and a churchgoer, and he tells me crap about how things are in the Bible, therefore making them evil, all the time, but he doesn't like confront me with how evil I am and stuff like that.

[Phoenix Dark]

Most of my family is mormon and they were assholes about it. I cut 80% of them off from my life and am now happy. True story.

I still don't understand how a family not from crazy land (Utah, Montana, etc) could get snared by their shit 

[Human Snorenado]

lol Jesus people make me laugh.  There's a large portion of my family that I don't talk to because I don't want to hear snide little comments about how I'm going to hell.

[FlameOfCallandor]

lol Jesus people make me laugh.  There's a large portion of my family that I don't talk to because I don't want to hear snide little comments about how I'm going to hell.

When they tell you to get a job, thay aren't saying that you are going to hell, just the poor house.

[Human Snorenado]

lol Jesus people make me laugh.  There's a large portion of my family that I don't talk to because I don't want to hear snide little comments about how I'm going to hell.

When they tell you to get a job, thay aren't saying that you are going to hell, just the poor house.

Sigh...

I HAVE WORK YOU FUCKING SIMPLETON.  In fact I just bought a shiny new monitor and dv deck for my business.  Christ you're dumb.  Go play in the Ron Paul thread I just made for you, distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

[MrAngryFace]

Most of my family is mormon and they were assholes about it. I cut 80% of them off from my life and am now happy. True story.

I still don't understand how a family not from crazy land (Utah, Montana, etc) could get snared by their shit 

Your guess is as good as mine, dude.

[brawndolicious]

I know a few mormons but I never asked them if they lived in Utah.  They really don't talk about religion that much and their parents seem pretty nice.  The kids I know are pretty liberal religiously in the sense that they won't tolerate assholes who say their religion is the best or something.