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Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by jaxxy(m): 1:08pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
duchaB: Hotr isn’t a bad one. Bt like I said Christian Faith is more personal than religious. She fine, why u asking me?? Lol 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by harmony75: 1:10pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
PS 14v1 Fools says in their hearts there's no GOD " my dearie seek God naw you're young not when problems comes or when you're too old! An elderly neighbor died recently Baba is from Christian family but left Christianity to be practicing herbalist as this baba died na Rev Dr lagbaja family address his name the church he left since his youth still came and did all the burial service for him mmmm people are like but Baba na babalawo na! You're proud because things are looking good for you but be Wise and use your time resources to serve God in your little way you can if you may not have all the time! Who are we deciving where's that Baba going heaven or hell? It will take only the grace of God for his kids and grandkids to get it right with God because he their father has messed things up the children will be confused which religion to follow so how will lead your unborn kids with confusion?! |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by EmmaxKeys: 1:12pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
JohnWickLIVES: Baba, stop deceiving yourself. No matter how hard you try to fight it and not believe - we all have choices. But that doesn't mean there isn't God. God gave each and everyone of us choice. Adam and Eve, by their choice, chose to disobey. And today, we are living our lives by choice. People who are great today are great majorly because of the choices they made at some point. I rest my case oh. 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Aidejay(m): 1:13pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
saves a lot of stress. telling people what they want to hear>>>>> you speak from experience? Timoleon: |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by aribisala0(m): 1:15pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Danfo: is there a Pig God too? We are equipped with brains for the challenges of life. We just need to learn to USE it MORE Some countries produce so much food they have to throw it away while others starve because they do not know how. No God is going to come and help people who do not develop their brains |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by BlesE: 1:19pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi:it's so unfortunate that most youngsters like you whom God has helped their parents to raise them up now begin to think they can sail through life without that God maybe because of their little knowledge about book, what you experienced when you said things started working for you is the law of sowing and reaping, when you sow you surely reap, But remember someone set that law in place and only him has the power to give wealth,don't be like that rich fool in the bible who worked very hard to gather all his riches without God in the equation when he wanted to relax and enjoy his riches he was called home. 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Pelecius: 1:19pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
aribisala0:Our culture has made folks to see religion as an escape from whatever PHYSICAL problem they face. Hence, folks pray and pray without WORK, with the impression that prayers solves all. Unfortunately, Christianity is opposite of such idea. As the formula is Work + Prayers. It's found in one form or the other throughout the scriptures. So people apply wrong formula and become angry when they get wrong result. Worse, others become angry after yielding to their own lust and things go South. Other category (maybe like op) are not too comfortable with the moral obligations that comes with belief in God (such as no extra marital sex, no fraud or quick money, moderate social life when they actually want more, no hate but pure love, in fact, you are to pray for your enemies, etc). Denying God seem to be an escape and such folks will look for evidence to convince themselves of such wish. Then most are actually "abused". Growing up in a hypocritical environment. Such that they easily see the fraud of their wannabe mentors. It's a long way, but like the scriptures said: And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Timoleon(m): 1:22pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Yeah. Had too many arguments with my dad. I learnt from it. Many of them could have been avoided by just doing simpler things like. “Church was fine, we thank God” the topic on that automatically ends with such a response and no animosity between the parties Aidejay: 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by aribisala0(m): 1:22pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Pelecius: I hope you can get one very simple fact from the reality around you That may be true for you but not for everyone as far as this material objective world is concerned Many people do well without any kind of prayer and folk like you need to acknowledge and respect that with HONESTY Japan, Korea, China, Singapore are reasonably successful nations economically and they are not Christian Logically therefore on this earth people can do well without religion or Christianity 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Aidejay(m): 1:25pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Timoleon: the infamous "WE THANK GOD" works everytime! |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Image123(m): 1:25pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
LordReed: And must the OP "brooch" the subject? Must you people evangelize? |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by bixton(m): 1:27pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: There seems to be a misconception as to the purpose of prayers. But I would not write much based on your short narrative for you have your reasons. But whatever the case maybe.....I want you to open your Bible and read that STORY CHRIST JESUS spoke of the rich man and Lazarus and also about that rich man after gathering/storing wealth told himself that he ought to rest now and Jesus said he died that same night for God called such a person foolish . I hope you'll understand the point I'm coming from. Shalom. |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Bluntemperor: 1:29pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: You are jazed but you also believed in fantasy,eh! What you don't know,it's better you moved closer to your dad or mum so they give you a better explanation on Divinity for even many great Scientists believe there is existence of God virtually in all matters! I pray you received sence now and get to Salvation ship sooner than later! |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Timoleon(m): 1:30pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
You Dey there ba. Bros how far na?...we thank God o, how family, we thank God o, how anything? Omo we thank God o. It saves you from explaining especially when you don’t want to or you don’t have to. And of course even though the other person knows you have cut the conversation short they don’t feel disrespected after all you have involved God. Aidejay: 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Olaideolayemi(m): 1:32pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
God doesn't have religion.. Worship him the way you understand it by yourself.. MALIGNANTGuest: |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by indadi(m): 1:34pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Plomo: I am 23 and I graduated last year |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by chris51(f): 1:34pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: If you have your reasons for decision you took, you don't need anybody's advice |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Nobody: 1:35pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: I'll best advise you make enough money so that you're not dependent on them... Someone told me how his parents stopped paying his school fees because he told he was an atheist.. So try to be less dependent before informing them |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Hassanmaye(m): 1:36pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
obembet: |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by jimmychang: 1:37pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
KallmemrB0: It is the life that makes people stop believing religion or whatever you call it. I pray you don't experience a situation where you will doubt your God and belief. |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Nobody: 1:38pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Olaideolayemi:Now that's the answer. IF GOD doesn't have a religion, why would one assume his religion is supreme & the best through which you can get to God...? Did God tell people how he would like to be worshipped or what? All these are the works of MEN. You find the laziest men in Religious societies. The WEALTHIEST MEN are usually smart & critical thinkers trying hard to proffer solutions to world problems. |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Semaj77(m): 1:38pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Kandeed: I have read this your comment like ten times and seriously I'm finding it very hard to understand |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by triplechoice(m): 1:38pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
@Op, I dont see how it can ever be polite to tell your parents while you still live with them that you're leaving religion. Even when you move away and start to live alone, t's still not a wise decision to let your dad know. Religious beliefs in this part of the world is something that most people emotionally hold on to. Except you don't have regard and consideration for your dad, you just might end up breaking his heart with your decision . Responsible people consider how their decision might affect others around them before acting. You seem not to care and one wonders why? Is it because of the things you have been reading here and elsewhere from persons whose personal circumstances you don't really know? If you were married with kids already and your wife a devoted Christian, what decision would you have taken if you then decided to stop praying? Divorce her and also abandoned your kids to leave alone so they don't disturb you? My mother , when she was alive , was a devoted Christian and each time I go to visit her ,she always drown me with prayers . She doesn't know I no longer go to any church. Why would I, during those times , except something was wrong with me, ever consider letting her know what I now believe and also asking her to stop praying for me? In Africa ,the family unit is a close knit one where everyone look out for each other. Whatever decisions you make and whatever affects you is felt by everyone within the family circle. So you should consider the disharmony you might introduce into your family circle with what you intend to do. Apply common sense and know that your family might not be ready for what you intend to do at this time or in the future. Anyway, I don't think you can handle the outcome. You're just bluffing. 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Plomo: 1:39pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: They still see you as their boy who should be taking their advice without question. Start letting them know that you are now old enough to make some certain decisions. I was in secondary school (catholic school for that matter) when I stopped going to church. I dragged it with my parents but I let them know that religion, just like marriage is my personal choice. You can’t force me to do what I don’t want to do. Ignore those telling you not to discuss it with them. A time will come when you want to get married or do something and they, still living under the assumption that you’re a “christian”, will be shocked when you tell them you’re not. Once again, I am not saying you should be rude to them but there is a way you’ll talk to your father that he’ll know that his boy is now a man. Cheers! |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Semaj77(m): 1:39pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
JaneYave: Ignorance is bliss |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by inforesource: 1:40pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Trust me bros, a time will come that nobody will ask you to find God. You will use your leg to look for Him. Go and ask Steve Jobs. Believe me, knowing God is not about you succeeding. Don't worry time will come when you know better. There is a law that rules the earth, if you obey these laws, you will make it, just as you do not pray for your yam to grow when you obey its laws of sowing and time. But a time comes when all your skills and strength seems not working. Then!!!!!!! I wish you LUCK! Always remember JESUS LOVES YOU. Whenever you need HIM HE will be there for you. indadi: 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by olamoses75(m): 1:41pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi:everyone will surely pray bro, especially we Africans, just that our praying time differs from one another. That things are going well for you presently without prayer is because you've never aim high enough. I would rather you start praying and believing in God now than wait for the devil to knock at your door. I don't really want to see you going from one mountain to another in your old age. If you don't want to do it for yourself, atleast do it for your unborn children. |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by indadi(m): 1:42pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: I don't know why I can't modify my post but for those wondering and asking I am 23 and graduated, and working as well I remember someone who told his parents something like this and almost the entire community saw him as a devil incarnate There are actually a lot of reasons for my decision but no matter what I say people who won't accept it won't accept. |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by triplechoice(m): 1:53pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
Judybash93: Your dad could take it but not your mum the reason you have not informed her In the case of the Op ,the dad is a devoted Christian who is emotional about his Christian beliefs. Hence the constant phone calls for his son to pray So you personal circumstances and that of the Op are not the same. He cannot apply your advice |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by CalmElder(m): 1:58pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
MALIGNANTGuest: 500 million, CHANGE of environment to Cape Verde or the Caribbean will give me peace and joy, but not indescribable. I will experience the aforementioned emotions because I have 500 million plus the privilege of a tranquil and scenic environment. Besides, I won't receive healing miraculously. 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by rotvick(m): 2:00pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
indadi: indadi: indadi: |
Re: How Do I Explain To My Parents That I Don't Want To Belong To Any Religion by Pelecius: 2:02pm On Aug 09, 2021 |
aribisala0:I just explained something now but you seem not to get it. You don't need prayers to fly a plane or to do trade. It's a wrong culture that brought about such misconception. It is never a Christian thing. Even the Bible teaches that being successful is factored primarily on diligence, then God can bless (maybe by preventing unnecessary loses, etc). So, the premise is wrong to start with because religion is not the factor in determining how countries become economical successful. You may do well to unlearn and relearn that 1 Like |
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