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People that just won't stop pestering
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People that just won't stop pestering
I have to know what others think about this so please give me your input. Short version- both my parents are accepting I am an atheist. My dad's never really believed in a god, I would call him an agnostic but he doesn't have a word for himself. My mom still believes but is okay that I don't. For the most part. My mom's sister on the other hand... is a lot more active in her religion and although she doesn't try shoving her beliefs to me, I have reached a breaking point almost this weekend.

I was sent a book in the mail from her (She lives in Colorado, I'm in CA) this weekend called The Story with a forward by Max Lucado Randy Frazee. I know she hasn't accepted that I'm an atheist and I know she means well but... after being sent this book I can't help but feel insulted, as if what I think doesn't matter to her. I know she will always love me and means well, but sending me this book is almost rude imo. Apparently it's a book that's meant to 'read like a novel' so people can better understand the bible. Then she sends a short letter with the book saying she feels it's her duty that Jesus wanted her to do this, then reminding me she's my godmother and of my baptism. Sorry but I was like, 7 when that happened. I'm 25 now. Things change. Yet she seems determined to convert me.

I can't help but get the feeling she thinks I'm dark or evil in some way. That I'm lost and need help. I was in a rough spot in my teen years and early twenties but a lot better now. This book won't convert me. Nothing will. I feel confused, I don't know what I should tell her. She's asked if I received it yet. What should I say? I so want to say this won't help me, but I'd sound rude and ungrateful. I feel she wouldn't want to talk with me if I told her how I really feel. What do you say to someone who won't let go in terms of trying to convert you? Undecided

I'd love advice, but if you have your own stories of people that just won't relent, please share.
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People that just won't stop pestering - by HarryStanluv25 - March 11, 2014 at 3:09 am
RE: People that just won't stop pestering - by Alex K - March 11, 2014 at 3:18 am
RE: People that just won't stop pestering - by Crossless1 - March 11, 2014 at 4:54 am
RE: People that just won't stop pestering - by Caesar - March 11, 2014 at 9:03 am
Re: RE: People that just won't stop pestering - by KUSA - March 11, 2014 at 9:15 am
RE: People that just won't stop pestering - by Bob Kelso - March 11, 2014 at 9:25 am
RE: People that just won't stop pestering - by Minimalist - March 11, 2014 at 11:57 am

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