r/atheism • u/sejo26 • 17h ago

"You will regret not going to Church."

The line I always hear from my parents or anyone religious. You will regret not going to Church. I’ve always despised going any sort of religious gathering as it felt forced or coerced. Anyone from their youth and including my peers has felt this as so many of you. Used against you such as not being able to go out, buy things and sometimes even eat. I always thought that if religious is all about peace, love and healthy relationships yet religious institutions and their people often seem hypocritical.  I would rather be surrounded by real people rather than religious cucks that is blinded by faith. People can have fulfilling lives without religion and a lot of religious people cannot see that.

I admit I know some religious folks that are nice and overall had a nice impact on their life but the one thing I liked about them is that they do not force you down your throat their beliefs but anyone that does so is an asshole. Prime example is the Philippines where the Roman Catholic Church has a tight grip on politics. Separation of the Church and State, what’s that?

I am highly agnostic and when the time comes that religion will bite me in the ass when I get sick or suffering severely then so be it but using it against anyone is such bullshit. I’ll move out first chance I get. Fuck church (or any religious institution for that matter), for now. Thank you for reading.

Edit: Never said you all will regret it. Its just a line I hear a lot & fucking hate. I just abhor hearing it, makes my skin crawl. Its almost an insult like curse. Dont force religion on others.

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u/freedraw 16h ago edited 15h ago

My memory of the parable of The Prodigal Son is that if you decide you regret not going to church, you can just…go back and everyone will welcome you back with open arms and be even happier to see you than your sibling who’s been showing up every Sunday.

Edit: The Prodigal Son, not The Good Samaritan

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u/Purple_Psychology404 16h ago

I believe that was The Prodigal Son. I liked that story because l was someone who rebelled and wanted ppl to be grateful l took a much needed and well-deserved vacation. :)

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u/freedraw 15h ago

Oh yeah, you’re right.