A discussion around family table.

[Rwandrall]

Rwandrall, is it possible you might debate the issue with your parents? I'd be interested to hear their defence.

I would, but 1) i live abroad for my studies and 2) They do not know i am an atheist...of course i know that this isnt about being religious or not, its about common human decency, but still to them a priest is almost the highest authority they know. Critisizing a priest is blasphemy to them.

Seems to me that eventually a debate around both matters must happen..or it'll fester and breed resentment on your side.
Good luck however you tackle your problem.

Believe me i tried but some people just have their mind set on things. They have never lived outside of Paris, never went anywhere outside of France for over a month. For them things are purely black and white. Immigrants are bad. Atheists are soulless. Priests are holy men. People who work for the State are lazy. Muslims are evil terrorists... the list goes on. Just like Christians say about a "sinner", some people are just too far gone to be saved.

And i know how roughly i describe my parents, i know i should be more grateful to them than that, but i guess its just how i view things.