Potential Family Crisis

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Over thanksgiving I will be traveling out to michigan to visit with family. Normally this would not be problematic, however I am tired of hiding the fact that I hold different opinions on religion from the overwhelming majority of my family. I have no desire to spend saturday twiddling my thumbs in the pews listening to the ranting of a paranoid fundy. By the same token, I am very afraid that if I tell them, they will react badly. I'm at a loss; I want to be hones with them and myself, but I don't want to alienate myself from them any more than I already am.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

For Thanksgiving, just say that you have to return home on Saturday. That should get you through this round.

Since I am traveling with my parents, that is not an option.

Thanks for the thought though

How far will you be from the InDiana line? Michigan is less than 10 miles from me ...

Send me a PM if you might want to spend a few hours away with the likes of me.

I'll be staying near Barien Springs, MI. However, since we will be traveling in one car, I doubt I will be able to get away from this.

Thanks for the offer though.

That's a tough one....Just try not to be condescending about their faith. I always liked the saying "Never take away a person's hope; it might be all they have."

Since you are familiar with the church your relatives attend, just tell them you do not want to go to the service because you do not agree with certain of the pastor's points of view. If they ask What?, just say it is a personal matter between you and your god. Never give details.

Fake a headache.