Expected to go to church but dont believe

oh man, that sounds like such a tough spot to be in 😕 i get it, living with family can have so many strings attached sometimes. my partner went through something similar when they had to live with their grandparents for a while. what helped them was finding small ways to respect the house rules without completely compromising their own beliefs or comfort. maybe you could just go and sit through it but use the time for your own reflections or relaxation? it's definitely not ideal, but it might make things slightly smoother at home until you find a way out 🤞 hang in there!

it's definitely a tricky situation 😅 but maybe you could use this time to explore your own beliefs and set boundaries gently; sometimes finding common ground can help ease the tension, like talking about shared values or respecting their traditions while expressing your personal stance respectfully! remember, your beliefs are valid too and it's okay to stand by them.

It's a bit frustrating when family expectations clash with your personal beliefs, isn't it? 😤

hey, I totally get where you are coming from. I have grown up being expected to go to church and participate and act like incase to be there since the day I was born. I used to enjoy it when I was little, but a few years ago I realized how mlbad this church was. I had been brainwashed into thinking that this strict baptist church was the only answer and the only way to salvation. I grew up sitting in church and being called worthless worms, and being told that all the other churches out there weren't the true way to salvation. I still live with my parents, and am still expected to go and pretend I want to be there while I am sitting in church trying not to have a panic attack. so I totally get that being expected to go even when you don't want to sucks. and that it is scary to try and bring up your feelings of contradiction to the church. I know I haven't dared to bring it up. the only thing that keeps me going is knowing how important it is to my dad, and knowing that I only have a couple years left before I can move out. I still have no idea what I am going to tell them when I stop attending, but believing that I don't have to wait too much longer gives me just enough hope to keep going. so good luck, and remember that you aren't alone, and that this isn't forever. be patient and hold on to your identity, and eventually you will be able to leave