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My ongoing struggle

Gothlady

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I will remember you in my prayers. Is your Mom active in your life? The other posters are spot on, there is nothing to be gained from direct opposition to your Dad. He slowly will notice the change in you. Perhaps he will just call it maturity and will not recognize it for the revelations you have had. That's ok, not everyone has ears to hear with. We are instructed to go into our closet to pray. I have a friend who lives in an alcoholic home who says she likes to pray in the shower--its the only quiet time she really gets...Keep the faith--it's worth it.

I'm not going to push anything on him. Those who did that to me pushed me away from church. They made me think less of Christans. I'm not making that mistake.

I go back from Mom and Dad's houses. I got to Mom's and we go off to church little does Dad know I do that. He does not have a freaking clue. He is here sitting in his armchair watching TV without one clue that I own a bible, pray, go to this MB and go to church.
 
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So basically this is my story, I started beliveng because I was curious about God about 2 years ago (I think I was 14) I was always messing with people of faith, calling htem morons, ect. My Dad always hated people or faith too. I have not told him yet, as he might get angry. I have to wait untill he sleeps to get online and I have to hide in my room or the woods if I want to pray.
My parents think all Christian's are religious fanatics and they don't like them either. They have respected my decisions but, they will not allow me to share this part of my life with them. I can be a part of their lives as long as I leave God out of it. I'm not much of a part of their lives anymore because where I go, God is also. :sigh:
 
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