Posted by TexasChic on December 21, 2006, at 20:19:54
In reply to Re: Another thought... » fayeroe, posted by saturn on December 21, 2006, at 19:50:01
I hear you man. Relatives are the worst to stand up to. The guilt seems to be built in. But you're not obligated to do this person's will. Period.
I know where you're coming from, I was raised in a very religious household - my Dad was a preacher. I'm now an agnostic. It took awhile for some relatives (mainly my Mom) to realize I would not be swayed. Some people feel like its okay to be overbearing and manipulative if its about religion.
Now I'm not saying all religous people are like this, I'm just talking about this one particular type of person. I've met alot of religous people who respect the fact that I have my own beliefs. They show their beliefs through example. I have alot of respect for this. I hope I haven't offended anyone, I know this is a touchy subject. Please know I mean no ill intent.
-T
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