Family drama alert! Buckle up for a wild ride as we dive into a tale of religious differences, funeral fiascos, and accusations flying left and right. Our protagonist, a patient and accommodating soul, finds themselves at odds with their Jehovah’s Witness cousin during a deeply emotional time. Will they be able to navigate this tricky situation without being labeled an a-hole? Let’s find out!
Respecting My Cousin’s Beliefs… To a Point

Babysitting Duties Despite Being Staunchly Child-Free ♀️

Bending Over Backwards to Accommodate ♀️

A Tragic Loss and a Beautiful Funeral

Explaining Heaven to a Curious Child

Cousin’s Inappropriate Interjection

Not Having It on This Difficult Day

Defending My Sister’s Beautiful Faith ✝️

️ Putting My Foot Down at the Funeral

Accused of Religious Persecution Years Later

Grateful for the Overwhelming Support

Finding Positivity in a Corner of the Internet

Blessed Be, Everyone!

Overwhelmed by the Generous Awards

Heaven, Hecate, and a Whole Lot of Family Drama!
Our protagonist found themselves in quite the pickle at their sister’s funeral. Despite bending over backward to accommodate their cousin’s religious beliefs, things took a turn for the worse when the cousin tried to correct a child about the afterlife. Our hero wasn’t having it and promptly told their cousin to shut the f–k up! Talk about a funeral faux pas! Years later, the cousin dares to accuse them of religious persecution. The nerve! But fear not, our protagonist has the support of the internet behind them. Let’s see what the online community has to say about this juicy drama!
“If I can’t force my beliefs on you, I’m being oppressed/targeted”

Escaping a cult with a little help from subtle exposure

NTA shuts down cousin’s awful comments during sister’s funeral.

Respect for all religions is a two-way street.

Defending against religious insults at a funeral

Respectful mourner stands up to cousin’s religious attacks. NTA

Atheist defends sister’s faith against disrespectful cousin at her wake
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Respect for grieving families is crucial. NTA stands firm.

User praises OP for showing respect despite cousin’s inappropriate behavior.

Respect for religious beliefs is important. NTA for removing cousin.

Former Jehovah’s Witness explains the depths of brainwashing in the religion.

Respectful mourning sister shuts down cousin’s disrespectful attacks

A Jehovah’s Witness is toxic but 4 marriages is acceptable? NTA

Respect people, scrutinize beliefs. No ideology should be above criticism.

Defending sister’s faith and boundaries against toxic cousin. NTA.

Respect should be reciprocal, even in matters of faith.

Defending sister’s faith from cousin who disrespected funeral (NTA)

Teaching kids about different beliefs: NTA for standing up.
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Sexism accusations lead to unproductive argument in comments
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Cousin’s cult-like behavior condemned by commenter. Hope for children’s safety.

Standing up for sister’s faith: NTA shuts down cousin’s attacks

NTA shuts down cousin’s disrespectful behavior at sister’s funeral.

Engaging response to hypocritical religious pushiness
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Defending religion against tactless cousin earns NTA judgement

Respect for all religions, not just one’s own. NTA

NTA commenter shuts down cousin’s attack on grieving woman’s faith

Defending sister’s faith at her funeral, NTA prevails!
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Respect begets respect. NTA for standing up for yourself.

Being rejected is central to Jehovah’s Witnesses, not being an a**hole ❌

Funerals are for mourning, not religious judgment.

Condolences offered as commenter agrees with shutting down attacks.

Respect for different religions is important. NTA handled well.

Respect goes both ways in matters of faith

Respect for the deceased’s wishes is paramount. NTA

Respect for others’ beliefs is key. NTA for grieving.

Respectful commenter defends cousin’s funeral while calling out disrespectfulness.

NTA shuts down cousin’s insensitive behavior at sister’s funeral

Standing up for sister’s faith at funeral, shutting down attacks.
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Respect goes both ways. NTA for shutting down cousin’s attacks.

Cousin plays victim for not tolerating hate at sister’s funeral
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Ex-JW criticizes lack of tact in correcting kid’s behavior

Ex-Jehovah’s Witness shares bitter experience with religious persecution.

Atheist supports OP’s decision to kick out TA cousin. NTA

Defending sister’s faith against cousin’s attack. NTA

JW’s love to pick fights where there isn’t one…NTA

Supportive comment validates and encourages Pagan practitioner amidst mourning

Respectful funeral sparks religious intolerance argument with cousin. NTA.

Respectful disagreement ≠ persecution. Shutting down cousin’s attacks. NTA.

Funeral is not the time for religious lectures. NTA

Grieving woman claps back at cousin’s insensitive comments

Cousin’s religious attacks shut down by mourning woman. NTA.

Defending sister’s faith at funeral? NTA shuts down cousin’s attacks

Standing up against religious bigotry makes you NTA

Misunderstandings can lead to unnecessary conflicts.

NTA for shutting down cousin’s attacks on sister’s faith. Keep being the higher person.
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Cousin ruins funeral, gets removed. Commenter: ‘Insanely douchey and self-righteous’

Supportive comment advises to cut toxic cousin out of life.
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Composure after sister’s funeral. Hands would have been thrown.

Former JW exposes cousin’s cult membership.
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Debating religion at a funeral is never appropriate NTA

Growing up with JW and Mormons, commenter supports NTA OP.

Pastor agrees: NTA. Don’t babysit for free, demand respect.

Person defends sister’s religion against hateful cousin with sarcasm.

Standing up for sister’s faith at funeral, justified NTA

Respectful response to religious beliefs earns NTA judgment

Disrespectful comment sparks no further discussion.

Find support in r/exjw to tackle family issues

Sticking up for niece and nephew against close-minded family member!

NTA shuts down cousin’s attacks on sister’s faith. Fiery response!

Religious freedom doesn’t mean forcing others to convert. NTA!
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User calls out JW for being in a cult.

Respecting family’s beliefs, even if agnostic. Don’t force beliefs.

Respectful NTA defends against religious attacks at funeral ✌️

Curious atheist asks about JWs beliefs, supports NTA OP.
