How can I tell my parents I'm not Christian like they are? [Spirituality & Religion]

I am in no way a Christian. I curse sometimes, but it's easy for me not to, and I don't complain about not cursing. They do force me to go to church, which I consider a waste of time, and force me to read the bible and write summaries on what I read on (another waste of time). I've been to church for 16 years, and I've heard all of the sermons and songs. It means nothing to me. How do I tell them that I don't care? They can make me because it's not "unlawful," and since they legally have possession over all of my property, they often threaten to take away my bank account (in which I have earned a few thousand dollars). I'm not a legal adult, and by law, my money isn't really "mine."

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sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi MaybeTooNarcissistic
It is inevitable that any young person is inculcated religiously or not without their control. This is just a part of the human condition. As an adult you are free to choose your own path but you have already been raised in a judeo christian culture. Even if you reject that belief system in a sense it is all you have as your primary culture. Now you join a wider group of people who have followed the same route. If you need to quicken your escape there is a legal process of Emancipation you can follow - get legal advice. Otherwise just leave home in due course and follow you won course.
Best wishes
:)

Shayla · F

Just tolerate it for another two years. You're almost an adult and can then do as you please.

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

Move out. If you can support yourself, move out and not worry about their religious beliefs.

MaybeTooNarcissistic · 22-25, M

@Crazywaterspring I can't. I'm 16, about to go to college. I can't access my money without them knowing about it. They also have not allowed me to get a driver's license. I'm confident I am intelligent enough to support myself, but they have me trapped.

BetweenKittensandRiots · 36-40, MVIP

@MaybeTooNarcissistic take the bus to the DMV and go without them. I don't recall the DMV asking for parents permission. You do have public transit right? Where do you live?

MaybeTooNarcissistic · 22-25, M

@BetweenKittensandRiots Sorry, I won't answer that. Still trying to stay anon.

SW-User

Honestly, I'd just put up with it and play nice until you're a legal adult and can do as you please. Especially if your belongings and the money you've earned are at stake.

metalicblack · 46-50, M

Some times we have to tolerate things in life. It's no different than having a job that you hate, you have to do it to survive to get to the place that you want to be in your life

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