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but_bandit · Apr 23, 2015

Well seeing as its illegle to blackmail the way she is and again legely where I'm from you can force your believes on someone (Canada) but idk what to say

AVentura123 · Apr 23, 2015

unstoppableTIGER said:

The answers that people have been saying here have really confirmed some impressions

Basically, if you look at the responses you see the worldview of the person responding. We all have a worldview which we use as a lens to see the world, how we see ourselves and others and we use it to dictate how we act in this world. Either you have a Christian worldview, a theistic worldview (other religions) or a non-theistic (self-centered) worldview (I would argue that there are many who can claim to be Christians yet are inconsistent and in reality live out this worldview rather than a Christian one).

In terms of this forum post you see 2 worldviews really, the Christian and the non-theistic worldview (there is more to it than I put down below but I would like to be succinct and these worldviews can be broken down further).

Christian worldview says
- Consider how you should love those around you…those different from you and those close to you such as your parents
- Consider how to love those you have conflict with and use Jesus as a model
- Your life has a purpose and God created you and you have a part to play in his meta-narrative so be salt and light in this world that lacks flavor and oftentimes is dark and be a blessing to others because you have been blessed

A non-theistic worldview says
- Your relationships should meet your needs and if they don’t…they aren’t worth your attention
- If you have conflict, you must overcome them and exact revenge if you need to
- Ultimately, your life has no purpose and it is all about you so live now and do what you want and be a hedonist – don’t let anyone keep you from enjoying life

Personally speaking, it’s easy to live individualistically and live at times as if God didn’t exist but by grace I find myself being challenged to turn away from this worldview and re-embrace the Christian worldview. It is always a challenge to live out the Christian life authentically and sincerely.
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Support this but........ The thing is did narcissist saw all of this and read all of our advices good or not? I just notice that he didn't reply after a few days or even weeks. I wish he would answer to ppl (like this one) if he agree to it or at least try to ask if he didn't understand or get it......... Just noticing........

_________AnOnYmOuS___ShArP · Apr 24, 2015

unstoppableTIGER said:

The answers that people have been saying here have really confirmed some impressions

Basically, if you look at the responses you see the worldview of the person responding. We all have a worldview which we use as a lens to see the world, how we see ourselves and others and we use it to dictate how we act in this world. Either you have a Christian worldview, a theistic worldview (other religions) or a non-theistic (self-centered) worldview (I would argue that there are many who can claim to be Christians yet are inconsistent and in reality live out this worldview rather than a Christian one).

In terms of this forum post you see 2 worldviews really, the Christian and the non-theistic worldview (there is more to it than I put down below but I would like to be succinct and these worldviews can be broken down further).

Christian worldview says
- Consider how you should love those around you…those different from you and those close to you such as your parents
- Consider how to love those you have conflict with and use Jesus as a model
- Your life has a purpose and God created you and you have a part to play in his meta-narrative so be salt and light in this world that lacks flavor and oftentimes is dark and be a blessing to others because you have been blessed

A non-theistic worldview says
- Your relationships should meet your needs and if they don’t…they aren’t worth your attention
- If you have conflict, you must overcome them and exact revenge if you need to
- Ultimately, your life has no purpose and it is all about you so live now and do what you want and be a hedonist – don’t let anyone keep you from enjoying life

Personally speaking, it’s easy to live individualistically and live at times as if God didn’t exist but by grace I find myself being challenged to turn away from this worldview and re-embrace the Christian worldview. It is always a challenge to live out the Christian life authentically and sincerely.
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Well that sounds like nonsense to me

AVentura123 · Apr 24, 2015

You just didn't understand it well... Same as me (a little only)

Imitation-Cheese · Apr 24, 2015

unstoppableTIGER said:

I think many of the responses here are poor

Op asked how he can not only live as a agnostic and continue having a relationship with his mother.

Telling his mom how it's his choice and asking her to respect his decision will not do this nor do I feel that it is appropriate for op to go thru the motions of attending church and fake being a Christian.

Personally, I think he should honor his mother's wish to attend church but he should attend as an agnostic until he is ready to move out of the house. He shouldn't flaunt that he is an agnostic but it might be worthwhile to share this truth with any friends he may have at the church and the pastor of the congregation. It might also be good for him to share his issues he is having with the pastor and ask the pastor to talk to his mom on his behalf (issues: mom forcing Christianity down his throat, feeling like his relationship with mom is falling apart). I suggest talking to the pastor because he should be able to mediate and most likely your mom will listen to him.
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Sussinct, insightful, and accurate. This gets my vote as most helpful answer.

And I'm agnostic...

_Vegas_ · Apr 24, 2015

Op..

In my house my mum and dad never really cared what we believed in, they where both bought up Catholic, my dad sorta still believes and my mum doesn't believe in God but believes in the supernatural (lol)

They always said it was up to us to make our own minds up, and none of us believe in God lol

But my point is, tell her the reason you are agnostic and if she flips just laugh it off and don't worry what people think

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