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writes:I'm really tired of people talking about my religion in a bad way. I'll be sitting at school and the someone says something about how my religion doesn't celebrate any holidays.They say stuff like "that's really stupid" and they don't even know the reasons why we don't celebrate holidays. They hear rediculas things about us being a cult or something from adults that know absolutly nothing about us. I don't like going into too many details but, does anyone out there have any ideas on how to stand up for my faith without getting really angry and loosing the cool temper, ones of my religion are known so well for? Any advice will probably help. Thnx. Reply to this Question
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reader, loving arms  +, writes (24 March 2009):
Ignorance is something many people are sometimes guilty of. It causes prejudice comments. Some based on ill informed information others on sterotypes and other juat made on assumptions.
If you want people to understand ad respect your religion you could start by pointing out similarities with yours and their religions. You could also ask why they think 'x' or 'y' is stupid. You may be surprised at their answers.
Often you will find that people are surprised and sorry that they have offended you with their comments. This is life mate and the same applies when people are racist, sexist, ageist the list goes on. My moto is each to his own.
Good luck staying calm and sharing your beliefs so people have a better understanding of it.
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reader, vamp-gal +, writes (14 March 2009):
 Heyy,I'm not sure which religion you are, but I think I have an idea.I'm a Christian and I am actually proud in saying that I am, my friends say my religion is really weird and stuff like that too and I also have to put up with really stupid comments in class.With my friends, they do say stuff, but they have their own opinion and I know it's not just nastiness but just opinions...with others I try to ignore them, but if one day they something really out of line, I would also say something.You can't shout or anything that will make them shout back and that wouldn't be good because if they're people who like fights and everything, then that would land you in an awkward posision. You just have to say you disagree with them then explain your reasons why...you don't have to say you're religion to them if you don't want to, just show you respect it. They should respect your religion too, they may not agree with it, but they should at least respect the opinions and beliefs.I really hope this helps.Good Luck.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (14 March 2009):
The problem is that kids are ignorant and will pick on anything that's different.
Just change the subject or say "Can we not have another religious debate? I know you're obsessed with it but it's getting boring."
There must be more to you than religion so if they bring it up then just take the mick out of their chosen football team and get into a debate about that instead.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2009): Hi
Sorry that you are feeling upset but
Often religion is best kept to ones self, for this very reason...how does every one know what religion you are? I agree you should stand brave in your own faith and i respect you for this ...but not every one in the world agrees with religion and that is not JUST YOURS...every religion has some conflict attached to it sadly. So long as YOU believe in what YOU want, that is all that matters.
As for how to stand up for your religion, it is probably best to ignore what people say..because NOTHING YOU SAY WILL CONVINCE ANYBODY .....Keep religion in your heart and soul where it belongs.
I hope things settle down for you....and you have fun instead of all this religion that need not be in your young mind at the moment. HAVE FUN.......
VIA CON DIOS.
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reader, Mrs. Mom +, writes (14 March 2009):
 I wonder if you can arrange to do a presentation in your class about it, as a way of educating other kids about the truth about your religion. If that's not a possibility, when you hear these things being said, could you calmly say, "Well, I'm a xyz, and that's actually not true. Would you like to hear about what we really think about that?"
I'm sorry you're being exposed to this insensitivity. This could be a good opportunity to learn how to reach out and educate people, though.
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