Being antagonistic is unlikely to get you very far. When I was a teenager, I used to get into arguments with my parents about various things. Using logic, reason and facts to defeat their arguments simply resulted in me being called a smartarse and accused of playing word games.
I would advise that you don't shove your views in their faces, but neither should you hide them. If they really are that set in their ways about evolution, gay marriage etc... then no amount of arguing is going to change their minds any time soon - no matter how reasoned and logical, no matter what facts you present.
I was brought up church of england and I don't remember a time when believed a single word of it. I was forced into getting confirmed when I was 9, not because my parents were particularly religious, it was simply so I could get into a good school. I don't know what the catholic version is like, but it really wasn't that bad. I had to go to a few bible studies beforehand, but that was about it. I used to have a pretty damn good memory (at least, until I addled my brain with drugs and alcohol
) so it was all pretty easy. I hated every second of all that religious crap, but it sounds like I didn't have to put up with anywhere near as much of it as you do.
Silly question, but have you tried talking to your parents about it? Or at least the most reasonable out of the two? Anger really is not your friend when having those kinds of conversations. I've always found it useful to use phrases such as "I can see your point", "I understand where you're coming from" etc... Try to avoid taking a contrary stance as much as possible, it should get you further.
Also, as someone else has suggested, consider talking to your priest. It obviously depends upon the individual, but I find most priests have a lot of experience with talking to people about their problems and they can have some good advice. He may even be willing to talk to your parents for you. Ultimately though, it really does depend on your priest. If he's an arse then you probably shouldn't bother
I would advise that you don't shove your views in their faces, but neither should you hide them. If they really are that set in their ways about evolution, gay marriage etc... then no amount of arguing is going to change their minds any time soon - no matter how reasoned and logical, no matter what facts you present.
I was brought up church of england and I don't remember a time when believed a single word of it. I was forced into getting confirmed when I was 9, not because my parents were particularly religious, it was simply so I could get into a good school. I don't know what the catholic version is like, but it really wasn't that bad. I had to go to a few bible studies beforehand, but that was about it. I used to have a pretty damn good memory (at least, until I addled my brain with drugs and alcohol
) so it was all pretty easy. I hated every second of all that religious crap, but it sounds like I didn't have to put up with anywhere near as much of it as you do. Silly question, but have you tried talking to your parents about it? Or at least the most reasonable out of the two? Anger really is not your friend when having those kinds of conversations. I've always found it useful to use phrases such as "I can see your point", "I understand where you're coming from" etc... Try to avoid taking a contrary stance as much as possible, it should get you further.
Also, as someone else has suggested, consider talking to your priest. It obviously depends upon the individual, but I find most priests have a lot of experience with talking to people about their problems and they can have some good advice. He may even be willing to talk to your parents for you. Ultimately though, it really does depend on your priest. If he's an arse then you probably shouldn't bother
