How to make my family respect my beliefs?

My family is 100% christian and they really like to worship God, they have a lot of bibles and bunch of christian books... it gets annoying actually. I don't believe in any of that stuff, and I respect it, however they don't respect me... they say I am a fool for not believing in God and that I am just too naive for being 17 years old and that it is just a phase. 

Quite a big phase, because I haven't believed God for years... My sister thinks she knows it all just because she says she sees things of the afterlife or whatever. But whatever, could you give me a couple of tips for me to make them respect my beliefs or maybe even some facts that makes christians speechless for not having an answer for that? 

Thank you.

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Have you told them that you respect their beliefs?

Have you told them that you respect their beliefs?

Pirate700

You really can't convince people who refuse to be reasonable. Just nod all to their bs and do your own thing. BenedictArnold7

Stop treating non-belief like a belief. 

When my family and I have totally different views on something we tend to not talk about it. Just don't draw attention to it.

When my family and I have totally different views on something we tend to not talk about it. Just don't draw attention to it.

Aljosa23

You can't. If they're unreasonable or hold their beliefs so tight that they unknowingly disrespect you, then it's impossible. They will act like children and try to yell louder than you. I know because I have a very religious family on my moms side. I don't hang with them too much even though I am also religious. I have different views when it comes to certain things that they feel is probably the devils words coming out of my mouth. Can't do anything about it. Instead I hang around people who do respect my sh!t and avoid confrontation when around my family. Trying to convince these people to respect your views is just adding stress onto your shoulders and causes balding. DON'T DO IT!

you'll just have to live with it. you cant make them respect your belief, or lack thereof.

just keep things civil and dont take to heart what they say. maybe eventually they will at least come to terms with it and not berate you anymore.

my mom is kinda like that. she makes some comments to me. i just kinda smile and such. we dont really talk too much about it. shes just kinda accepted it.

my dad, he dont give a fvck.

my moms side of the family however, thats a different story. only exception is my aunt and uncle. my uncle doesnt care, and my aunt actually respects my beliefs. she actually had me sit down with her while she asked me questions and listened to my answers. she was just curious why i believe what i believe. was nice.

religion has never come up on my dads side of the family.

If you want to "make someone respect your beliefs" then you do not deserve their respect.

Beat them in various feats of strength. 

My family is 100% christian and they really like to worship God, they have a lot of bibles and bunch of christian books... it gets annoying actually. I don't believe in any of that stuff, and I respect it, however they don't respect me... they say I am a fool for not believing in God and that I am just too naive for being 17 years old and that it is just a phase. 

Quite a big phase, because I haven't believed God for years... My sister thinks she knows it all just because she says she sees things of the afterlife or whatever. But whatever, could you give me a couple of tips for me to make them respect my beliefs or maybe even some facts that makes christians speechless for not having an answer for that? 

Thank you.

Inb4 disfunctional family :P

Ricardomz

My family is 100% christian and they really like to worship God, they have a lot of bibles and bunch of christian books... it gets annoying actually. I don't believe in any of that stuff, and I respect it, however they don't respect me... they say I am a fool for not believing in God and that I am just too naive for being 17 years old and that it is just a phase. 

Quite a big phase, because I haven't believed God for years... My sister thinks she knows it all just because she says she sees things of the afterlife or whatever. But whatever, could you give me a couple of tips for me to make them respect my beliefs or maybe even some facts that makes christians speechless for not having an answer for that? 

Thank you.

Inb4 disfunctional family :P

Ricardomz

First pretend to convert to Islam.

Then after about 6 months of that, tell them you are an Atheist.

Stop caring. That's the answer to way more problems than most people think.

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My family is 100% christian and they really like to worship God, they have a lot of bibles and bunch of christian books... it gets annoying actually. I don't believe in any of that stuff, and I respect it, however they don't respect me... they say I am a fool for not believing in God and that I am just too naive for being 17 years old and that it is just a phase. 

Quite a big phase, because I haven't believed God for years... My sister thinks she knows it all just because she says she sees things of the afterlife or whatever. But whatever, could you give me a couple of tips for me to make them respect my beliefs or maybe even some facts that makes christians speechless for not having an answer for that? 

Thank you.

Inb4 disfunctional family :P

i_noseworthy

Well done.

you can't make anyone respect your beliefs, they either will or will not.

All you can do is attempt live in peaceful ignorance in this one specific part of your life.

Be the bigger person and respect their beliefs whether they respect yours or not.

I haven't told my family not because they'd do dumb shit like that but because they'd constantly be trying to get me to be a Christian again so I wouldn't go to hell.

Respect is not demanded, it is earned, this goes both ways.  If you want them to understand it better, they have to be reasonable and genuinly interested in learning more...if not, and many cases this is sadly how it is, then it is of no use.  Exmaplin yourself as simply as possible or just let them deal with it themselves.

or just suggest family councelling.

They are likely to be more willing to respect your beliefs if they first respect you as a person. In that sense there are two things of note, if they are truly living as Christians should then they should be a respecter of all people, especially one so close to them as being blood related. If they do not respect you then they simply are not living Christianly despite their claims. If someone claims to be a Christian and is hateful toward those who are not Christians then they care more about their perceived holiness and superiority than the teachings of their faith. Those who follow Jesus are called to love all people, regardless of race or cree.mindstorm

Tell your family this verbatim.

My family is 100% christian and they really like to worship God, they have a lot of bibles and bunch of christian books... it gets annoying actually. I don't believe in any of that stuff, and I respect it, however they don't respect me... they say I am a fool for not believing in God and that I am just too naive for being 17 years old and that it is just a phase.

Quite a big phase, because I haven't believed God for years... My sister thinks she knows it all just because she says she sees things of the afterlife or whatever. But whatever, could you give me a couple of tips for me to make them respect my beliefs or maybe even some facts that makes christians speechless for not having an answer for that?

Thank you.

Inb4 disfunctional family :P

Ricardomz

I can sort of relate in the strangest way possible. My father was a Methodist pastor, and around the same age I was fully convinced that the Methodist Church wasn't right. So I looked into other denominations. My father didn't like it, and for the most part I had to keep it to myself and under wraps. Either I did that, or threatened to be put out of the house if I became too expressive. Eventually, we came to an agreement that as long as I lived with him, I would attend his church. It wasn't the ideal, but I took what I could get.

All I can say is that your best hope is to wait until you get out on your own. And to try to cooperate with your parents. They clothe you, feed you, and take care of you (unless they are really shitty). You're not in much of a position to defy them on such a serious matter until you really are out on your own.

The best way to handle it for now is to respect their beliefs, and hope they do the same. And if they don't then, as ironic as it may sound, turn the other cheak.

With all due respect, you can't make anybody respect you.. Best thing for you to do is try to convince them... It's not a 100% guarantee, but it is worth a shot