Parents Forcing Religoin -.-

[Rawrr]

not sure if this is the right forum to post on . . anyways im 14
my parents always forced me to go to boring arse church since i was 8.
im an athiest i never believed in god and everytime i go to church every sunday it makes my day real lame and always makes me a pissy mood..
it had pushed my relatinship with both my parents away, i told them i dont belive in god and why, but they still dont listen, and still forced to go. . . i just need some advice for me to convince my parents to let me stay home. . and DONT TELL ME TO SUCK IT UP ! .

[Jess]

would saying that you have loads of homework work? Projects, big tests, and you need time to study and you can't waste time at church?

[Quahog]

Talk to your parents, and tell them that you choose not to go to church. Explain your reason is that you aren't a religious person, so therefore, you do not want to go to church.

If you actually talk to them about it, explaining how you don't feel that you will ever understand religion, instead of just saying, "I don't believe in god", maybe they might listen, and understand where you are coming from.

[The Madness.]

Are your parents really close-minded? If not, tell them your reasons and feelings. It can't hurt. Explain to them your beliefs and why you don't want to go.

If they wouldn't understand most likely, like Jess said, make an excuse about homework. Say you need to do something and you need the extra time in the morning.

[Donkey]

My two cents, either convince them that you're mature enough to make your own judgement - you have decided that it is not your personal belief, and you would like the right to practice your beliefs in your own way (a letter is the best way to get your thoughts down) or if that doesn't work just put up with the church. Don't make excuses for homework, I'm sure "religion comes first" will be the outcome, and don't get into arguments as it will only hurt your relationship. Just sit through the church, turn off a bit and wait for it to be over. Once you're older it's your choice whether you go.

[Beats]

Well, You just have to make up excuses if you can to get out of church. If you can't then, yeah, you'll have to go..
On a scale 1-10 how religious are your parents?

[Contra]

You should insist a bit more that going to church goes against your beliefs. Also tell them that you're old enough to decide whether you want to go to church or not.