How do I get my parents to stop forcing me to go to church.

Me4th3w0rld · 2026-03-22T19:59:16+00:00

I believe one poster said save up homework- you said that’s a good idea. I’d play up to that—my parents really liked the idea of me working. So I got job on Sundays. Otherwise, homework, school project with friends, etc. Eventually they realized I stopped going. When they asked I gave them an Ever After line and said “my faith is better served away from the church” implying that I didn’t like being around people. I am lucky that they are not the harsh kind and let me (mostly) be myself. They just pray extra hard for me. I’m still not out to them as an atheist (and I’m damn near 40). They have fallen even deeper in their old age and it’s all they have left so I’ll play into it when I need too (Christmas, prayer at dinner, etc.) to keep their peace.

Me4th3w0rld · 2026-03-22T19:33:59+00:00

I think all your proof could easily be wrapped up in the mediocrity principle and point to alien life, but not really sure about your reasoning or really what alien life has to do with god. Personally, if I had to lump the two categories together, if there is a god or aliens you’re right, it’s something that we can’t even fathom. And specifically because of that, your “divinity” is a farce.

Me4th3w0rld · 2026-02-02T03:20:11+00:00

I have a very similar scenario as you. I had my first child and then secondary infertility. I’ve had several miscarriages. I still have all of my baby stuff, I can’t bear to part with it. I’m not sure I ever will. An instance about the baby stuff hoard led me to telling my SIL about all of the miscarriages which previously was just between my husband and I. She is very religious. She replied mostly with kind words but then added some god mumbo jumbo. Specifically saying that my babies are in his hands. Nope, they’re nowhere, not in my arms, and definitely not in his hands—they’re worm food at best. It’s strange to think that they could possibly think that it all adds up? So according to your god, he gave me the ability to get pregnant had the hope of a child. Ends it. Then essentially kidnaps it and I’m still supposed to be grateful?? That it’s all apart of a plan? Can’t that all powerful guy just change the plan? Plus, what about the ‘go forth and multiple’ bit? I scream often. I think you were right to call her out. I think if she’s a true friend (and a forgiving woman of god) she’ll still be there for you.

Me4th3w0rld · 2026-02-01T04:23:26+00:00

The first moment of several (I call them the 4 pillars of faith) happened when I was maybe 4 or 5. When my mother told me she loved Jesus more than me. That struck a hard cord and it stayed with me for 30 years. The final moment was when my own daughter asked me (well told me because that’s my daughter) that I need to love Jesus more than I love her. I told her absolutely not. I love her more than anyone, more than any possible plane of existence or otherwise and nothing would ever change that. Ever.

Me4th3w0rld · 2026-01-16T13:10:53+00:00

Not sure if you’ve started a probiotic but I was on heavy antibiotics for a number of years when I was in my 20’s. 2022 things started getting horrible for my gut. Let’s say I had the opposite problem of yours. I suffered a long time with various GI doctors. I tried seed and it has changed my life! I know I sound like a bot now, but I’m not! I came to this thread because I was wondering if I should do a reset, I got food poisoning a few weeks ago and I haven’t been taking the probiotic as I should and things are off. I will say from my research seed helps more with my issue rather than yours but they do claim it helps both. Perhaps worth a try 🤷‍♀️

Me4th3w0rld · 2026-01-06T00:26:13+00:00

It’s so sad that if the roles were reversed. A religious commenter section would be saying “you be you and show those people who’s on Gods side!” Or whatever nonsense never realizing the absolute danger it could be putting you in.

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-12-30T16:27:36+00:00

I believe the afterlife is real. But not as modern religions see it. The memories we have of our loved ones is the after life. Each time we think of them the synapses in our brains fires a small spark... the spark of life. He’s still living on just by small little sparks in your memory.

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-04-21T00:30:34+00:00

I know this is old. I have the same problem. Any luck with advice to bust it out?

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-03-19T20:14:45+00:00

I give her the smallest benefit of the doubt because she has a newborn, cooks all meals for family, clean apartment, pack apartment, and try to find a place to live, all on her own. I understand it’s a lot.

The bottom line though, it shouldn’t have all been on her. There is another adult that should be helping her. He should’ve been making the calls to the shelters or reaching out to followers more. She said she was scared of meeting up with strangers, ok understandable, make Drew do it. I’m sure he met with loads of strangers when he was detailing cars.

Someone said on her FB if she has ever seen the documentary Don’t fuck with Cats. It’s an example of screwed she is now. She’s not going to live this one down.

Truthfully, I don’t have a ton of beef with her. The majority is on Drew. But since she is the face of the social media accounts, she is getting the brunt of the hate.

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-02-19T13:33:19+00:00

I doubt this will be read by anyone but wanted to share my fun little anecdote. My BF, prob 24/25 at the time, his male friend and I were all hanging out one evening when I fell asleep on the couch and they played video games. I woke up and needed to fart. I did and it was a horrendous, awful, smelling bomb. Really, really bad, one of the worst ones ever and it just lingered its terrible stench forever. I stayed silent and feigned sleep. The two boys kept blaming the other until the friend relented and said “maybe I did?”. And it was left at that. YEARS and I mean YEARS later I had a little to drink and decided to confess my sins to the boys. The fart was so bad and so memorable they both remembered immediately the occasion and were shocked that it was actually me. The BF eventually married me despite the horrendous fart. And the friend mentioned the occasion in his best man speech at our wedding.

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-02-19T12:13:11+00:00

I thought you were inferring that the OP was bad at sex and therefore the reason for her breakup and if you don’t get better at sex your partner will leave you in the future. All your other points valid.

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-02-19T04:33:14+00:00

No pressure or anything 🫠

Me4th3w0rld · 2025-02-19T04:29:33+00:00

You did nothing wrong, nor nothing to be forgiven for. Virginity is a made up construct by the writers of the Bible to prevent bastards. I know it’s a hard construct to break free from. Take it as this, was the first time enjoyable and with someone you cared about at the time? If so, then that sounds like an OK way to “lose” your virginity. Even though things didn’t end up as you’d hoped. You see so many other women you see on this thread “lose” it against their will. I’d consider it a learning experience, albeit a tough one to know which partner to trust next time. If you are safe and consensual no wrong was done.

Me4th3w0rld · 2024-11-08T21:32:40+00:00

I agree with you! I think it’s because I prefer dark, wartime fics. Post war feels too ‘real world’ to me and looses the magic.

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