Angry Catholic Mother angry at Atheist son

I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem.

EVERYTHING about that video was hilarious.

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

You must mean "angry" because you put it in the title twice!

Saw that video years ago and it was hilarious. When I told my parents I was an atheist my dad said "welcome to the club" and my mom was like "oh. fine."

"Meltbrain said:

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

I think to a degree religion teaches good morals and guidelines at that age, I mean, there are a LOT worse things kids could be involved with. "

Love that piano playing kitty. Anyway I hope that vid is a joke, if not that's pretty scary. I'm not an athiest so I don't think my parents would get mad. Although I am not a strict christian either and I am actually for gay marriage. My mom didn't have a problem with it, considering she felt the same way. Her response was, "that's what makes you a real christian, tolerance". She then said "unfortanely there are many christians out there who are not so tolerant that give christianity a bad rep." My dad on the other hand would have a fit if I told him.

My father's an atheist. He won't hear anything about religion without saying anyone who believes in god is an idiot. My mom believes in god. They're not divorced and still live with each other.

This is coming from the same man who told me eons ago that it's illegal to say fuck on the internet. Yep.

I'd bitch slap that mom. All religion does is cause problems. And lol at the cat at the end.

I'm from a pretty religion place, but I've never felt anything but boredom when going to church so naturally I became an atheist. My parents never tried to impose their beliefs on me and I grew up in a pretty non-religious household... or at least that's what I thought when I announced my newfound atheism and was told that I should eat dinner at the other table...

Still, these things tend to be very uncomfortable for a week, kinda uncomfortable for the next month, then maybe emerging at some holidays.

"Meltbrain said:

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

I think to a degree religion teaches good morals and guidelines at that age, I mean, there are a LOT worse things kids could be involved with. "

"Gizmo said:

"Meltbrain said:

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

I think to a degree religion teaches good morals and guidelines at that age, I mean, there are a LOT worse things kids could be involved with. "

It's true, but you don't need religion to instill good morals. I have pretty strong morals and I didn't get them from any church, I got them from my parents and life experiences. Any person can acquire good morals without church."

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Meltbrain said:

"Gizmo said:

"Meltbrain said:

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

I think to a degree religion teaches good morals and guidelines at that age, I mean, there are a LOT worse things kids could be involved with. "

It's true, but you don't need religion to instill good morals. I have pretty strong morals and I didn't get them from any church, I got them from my parents and life experiences. Any person can acquire good morals without church."

Note why I put "to a degree". Of course religion isn't the only outlet for good morals and values, but there are a hell of a lot of uncontrollable brats who didn't have their parents teaching them right from wrong at a young age. "

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Meltbrain said:

"Gizmo said:

"Meltbrain said:

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

I think to a degree religion teaches good morals and guidelines at that age, I mean, there are a LOT worse things kids could be involved with. "

It's true, but you don't need religion to instill good morals. I have pretty strong morals and I didn't get them from any church, I got them from my parents and life experiences. Any person can acquire good morals without church."

Note why I put "to a degree". Of course religion isn't the only outlet for good morals and values, but there are a hell of a lot of uncontrollable brats who didn't have their parents teaching them right from wrong at a young age. "

I want that kitty.

Very amusing....

That was great. My parents don't care as much about what I believe in, as long as I believe in something. And that something was reason.

"Meltbrain said:

"I was brought up in a pretty religion-free family, my mum used to take me to church when I was a kid but she never once told me that believing in God was right, nor not believing in him was right. I think that's the best way to go, the second you start imposing your beliefs on your kids you're doing more bad than good. You should never back down from telling your parents how you feel or what you believe though, if they lose it with you, it's their problem."

I think to a degree religion teaches good morals and guidelines at that age, I mean, there are a LOT worse things kids could be involved with. "

"That was great. My parents don't care as much about what I believe in, as long as I believe in something. And that something was reason. "

Damn, that cat can keyboard. I would love a cat like that. I mean, he's so nimble with his paws! Eugh, so amazing!

I had hard time figuring out who was talking at first, it tricked me. Since you can't see the mother at first who's around the corner.

Beyond that...if real, a little scary.

Bah, I have to say more. I don't see why it is so funny. Put yourself in that woman's shoes. It appears she really believes her religion, and if she's raised her son that way, you should understand why she would be upset. If she really believes that there is a God who will save us, it makes sense that she'd snap at the thought that her son won't be saved. 

"Bah, I have to say more. I don't see why it is so funny. Put yourself in that woman's shoes. It appears she really believes her religion, and if she's raised her son that way, you should understand why she would be upset. If she really believes that there is a God who will save us, it makes sense that she'd snap at the thought that her son won't be saved. "

This has to be the greatest video ever assembled.

Wow. I'm so glad my parents weren't crazy religious. I can have objective religious conversations with my dad.

My parent's did not push religion "Christianity", it was only taken for granted that you believed. When I was fourteen, I told my mother of a theory I had that disproved the worship of a god. "It had to do with isolation and a bush in the center of town." My mother told me not to mention this to anyone in fear they would think I'm a communist. I thought... about it and whatever, having fought the good fight of spiritual freedom ever since.

My wife is a Pentecostal Christian, speak in tongues kind of world, praise the name of Jesus and knowing the truth and way. I don't know shit, but I strive at being the best I can be. Crazy... world.

I like how the mom thinks she can threaten him by saying she won't buy any Christmas gifts, then when it goes wrong she freaks out.

"I like how the mom thinks she can threaten him by saying she won't buy any Christmas gifts, then when it goes wrong she freaks out."

Anyone have a link to the original video? Just curious if the original had more info on the situation.

For those who just want keyboard kitty:

video is fucking amazing.

It's slightly humorous that the mother, being the basically Orthodox Catholic she seems to be, threatened her son with no Christmas presents....that shit is just made up to begin with.

+ 1 for religious understanding.

"BoG said:

"Bah, I have to say more. I don't see why it is so funny. Put yourself in that woman's shoes. It appears she really believes her religion, and if she's raised her son that way, you should understand why she would be upset. If she really believes that there is a God who will save us, it makes sense that she'd snap at the thought that her son won't be saved. "

I know this is terrible and is probably going to swing the this thread in the complete wrong direction but I really don't understand how people can REALLY believe in God. I just don't see how it is plausible to anyone who is thinking rationally. I don't get how someone can read the Bible and truly believe that there is this mysterious entity living in the sky who governs everything we do. It just doesn't make any sense to me and I don't get how it could make any sense to anyone else. I'm not trying to bash religious people but I really am confused. "

"EVERYTHING about that video was hilarious."

NOTHING FOR CHRISTMAS BOO HOO

I was brought up in a none too strict religious family (Church of England - the church you have when you don't have a church)  that stopped going to church when I refused to go.  I was a precocious 5-6 year old who told my parents that the whole god thing made no sense and I wasn't going to church any more.  Sure, they got angry.  I was lectured, threatened with some violence.  I stood my ground as it truly made no sense to me and they relented.  Then we got a life and did other stuff :-)

"I was brought up in a none too strict religious family (Church of England - the church you have when you don't have a church)  that stopped going to church when I refused to go.  I was a precocious 5-6 year old who told my parents that the whole god thing made no sense and I wasn't going to church any more.  Sure, they got angry.  I was lectured, threatened with some violence.  I stood my ground as it truly made no sense to me and they relented.  Then we got a life and did other stuff :-)"

I was sent to cathloic school and colloge turned me of religion. 

Find this on reddit? Keyboard cat play him off?!

lol amerikkka

My mum didn't care. My dad doesn't know, we never discuss anything like that with him. I don't think he'd care, he's not the religious type. My sister doesn't talk about it, but she's a devout Christian.

i would of found it very hard not to break something in that situation.

Despite the fact that I believe sincerely in God and afterlife , I have no problem with people with different ideologies than mine . Religion is merely a personal issue and has nothing to do with a person's social status .
Forcing someone to believe in something they do not believe in is the exact opposite of what Christianity (or any other religion ) is all about .
Being a Christian alone is not the sign of purity and being an atheist is not indicative of corruption .

In Giant Bomb for example there are a lot of wonderful people like Claudewho while atheist are absolutely great guys . 

I think I've seen that cat in a Human League cover back in Liverpool back in '93.

So...

That mother was completely in the wrong, especially if she considers herself a Christian. First, by freaking out like that, she's only making things worse. My mother would be crushed. She would weep for me. She would do everything she could to win me back, but forcing a teenager to go to Church is the worst thing that you could do. My grandfather went through an identical situation with my uncle. When a parent finds out that their parent has lost their faith, it's heartbreaking, but you also have to understand that they've made their decision, and there's nothing YOU can do.

Also, that Xmas bullshit. Maybe historically Xmas was established so Christians have a date to celebrate the birth of Christ... but it's a government holiday. Everyone gets the day off work, regardless of faith. Giving gifts is a completely secular tradition, and that's the way it should be. We shouldn't have the government celebrating the birth of any religious figure.

Oh, I love keyboard cat, it's the perfect way to end that video!