Does your family break the "politics and religion" rule?
By habibti320
@habibti320 (925)
United States
November 22, 2012 4:04pm CST
At Thanksgiving dinner, I realized that my family has a wide variety of opinions and views on many subjects, but we always seem to manage talking about politics and religion when we're together. I know that it is considered bad manners to approach these topics, but they are hard to stay away from.
How often do you find yourself talking about politics in religion? Do you ever wish it was less? Have your family members ever had a big disagreement over it?
3 responses
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 12
I have to be honest and say that around our dinner table politics and religion are never discussed, mind you instead we have father talking non-stop about football and sport which to be honest is more boring than politics and religion. And when father used to get drunk he would rake over the past which was both uncomfortable and vindictive and selfish. Not happy memories over dinner, I used to sit and eat my dinner in peace, father would have the football on in the background anyhow, so anything you did say wasn't listened to.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 12
Because of circumstances beyond my control I had to return home, we don't have family dinners any more, I eat my meals in my bedroom, I spend most of my time with my mum, it's a strained situation at home, because of my father. If you knew him you'd fully understand why :0(
@habibti320 (925)
• United States
25 Nov 12
Wow, I can't imagine being in a family that talks about sports all the time. I prefer politics and religion, I just try not to make it too argumentative.
Sorry to hear that your family dinner conversations weren't pleasant. Do you still get together with family for holidays and what not?
@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
23 Nov 12
I have always refused to discuss my political views or religious views at family gatherings. One member of the family absolutely rules the rest of the family in all things political and religious. When this person found out that I feel differently, she proceeded to inform me that I was totally wrong and needed to get on 'her' bandwagon. I just smiled and walked away...Needless to say, I did not receive an invite to "turkey day" this year...lol And I assume I will not receive invites to anything anymore even though they are not held at her house, she holds an iron fist over the rest of the family.
My opinion? They are all very immature...
@habibti320 (925)
• United States
23 Nov 12
Sounds like you did the right thing...but it's unfortunate that they are behaving this way. I can see having a small rift, but not getting an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner seems harsh.
@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
30 Nov 12
Thanks for best response! I firmly believe that everyone should have their own opinions and beliefs...I will defend everyone's right to this even if they are diametric to my own.
