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
:)