When ever I'm around my mother she mentions religion.?

Question

She feels bad that I don't believe in God, and blames herself, so she feels it is up to her to make me believe in God. When she argues her point I can't help laughing and she doesn't understand mine. I don't see how she could believe what she believes and vice versa... But I do feel bad that she feels bad about me not believing in her religion/God. And she won't let it go. She told me it was up to her to make me believe in a God. At the same time I'm still trying to get her to understand that it's impossible for anyone to know whether there is a god or not. Nevertheless, I still feel bad because she feels bad that I don't believe in a God. And she refuses to let it go. I told her we should just agree to disagree, but she told me its up to her to convince me. How do I get her to realize my stance is final and to stop the "religion" arguments?

When I mention some cool science fact she twists the subject around to relate it to God. I'm not even thinking about the stupid God thing. Then it turns into a debate of whether you could possibly know God exists or not. And when I show her my argument she says it doesn't matter, but not intentionally. (it's hard to explain)

Answer 1

Sometimes it's a good idea to seem to almost take sides with someone to help them to see your perspective more clearly. Perhaps it might be good to let her know that you're open to the possibility that there might be a god and no religion can truly stand out from the rest in showing itself to be true. Realistically, the Christian religions that exist are probably at least if not more diverse or fractured into different types or sects than some of the other major religions out there. There are too many arguments out there and even if you were to believe in a god or multiple gods, there is still probably no certainty of being saved or taken to a higher form.



You can always try to bring up a highly philosophical debate with her to give her an idea of the pointlessness of her trying to change your mind. It might be a good idea to steer away from anything that might be related back to the existence of God tho.

Answer 2

She probably believes in God because He convinced her. That's why I believe. If I only had what churches show me, I'd be totally lost. Jesus gave us three promises that I'm thankful I have been able to depend on. (Well, more than that, but those other ones would have been a moot point if I didn't have these three.)

"Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be opened to you."

I know that God is real, and He is not someone you will want to have missed out on. He showed me on His terms and in His timing. He does that with all the souls He saves. When He convinces you, it will be on His terms and in His timing.

As for your mother, she will probably continue to bring it up. She knows something and knows that you need to know it too. Of all the people in the world we want the best for, our kids are at the top of the list. She will continue to try to lead you to the truth, or at least she should. You are precious to her and the condition of your soul is the most important thing about you. She is trying to get you to ask. To seek. And to knock. If you will do that, God will reach you.

Answer 3

NEWS FLASH!!! Your mother is RIGHT!! Once you actually do the work, not just listen to mindless blubber, true, pure science can't/don't lie. Impossible!! ALL the "laws" that govern this creation where written in The Bible, before man had a clue. Where do you think man found them to puzzle them out?? The Bible is the ONLY prophetic book with a 100% track record. Many states (like Minnesota) are going to make evolution an elective, because they KNOW it's a lie. There is so much scientific fact that you have to have more faith not to believe, than to believe. Sorry, Mom's right, but you do have free will. Mom understands that "hell" is a very real place, and what Mom with any love and compassion wants her child to spent eternity in total darkness, yet burning, being constantly eaten by worms, gnashing and grinding their teeth?? Praise God for your Mom!!

Answer 4

Which political party is she? If she is a Democrat, try to convince her to think Republican (basically doing the same thing that she is doing to you).



When she asks you why you are arguing like that, tell her you are trying to convince her of the right path and that it is up to you to make her believe. Hopefully, she will see the irony.

Answer 5

i visit continuously help my abode team. My first determination is the Kolkata Knight Riders. does not be counted who performs for it or who does not, that is my abode and that i think i could be dependable to it. Then comes RCB because of the fact my prevalent present day cricketer performs in it, Virat Kohli, yet i could under no circumstances % them to win the trophy because of the fact I haaaaattttteeeee their owners. -_- they could lose the semi finals every time. yet, I rather have seen lots of my classmates hate KKR for no reason and help communities like RR & RCB and revel in while KKR loses. Had a super altercation final evening and desperate to help in common terms my abode team, Virat Kohli & Rahul Dravid. no longer their communities. i began helping RCB as my 2d team from the 1st season because of the fact they had men like Dravid & Kumble. BQ: surpassed off in basic terms the day till now in the present day. some men did start up making relaxing of KKR after the loss yet I took it certainly and it became into in spite of the incontrovertible fact that fascinating to work out a grin on Dravid's face after the tournament. wish this does not happpen returned reason the subsequent tournament is KKR v RCB. :P and that i help Delhi too on the grounds that lots of my kinfolk contributors stay there and that i circulate to commonly, a soft corner, in basic terms. Regards.

Answer 6

You will never change her. My grandma just cannot accept that according to her faith my family and I are going to hell. I finally sat down with her and told her that we were tired of getting preached at and that if she leaves our religion alone we will leave hers alone.

Answer 7

Point out to her that not only is it actually driving you further from the religion but that she has put her religion before her love and respect for you!!!

Answer 8

It's very bad when parents see everything their children do as a

reflection on them personally. We are individuals and think for ourselves.

Answer 9

A priest I know said, " An atheist's funeral, all dressed up and nowhere to go."