Funerals are a time for mourning and paying respects to the deceased. But what happens when family members use the occasion to push their religious views? One woman found herself in a heated confrontation with her cousin at her sister’s funeral, and the drama has resurfaced years later. Let’s dive into this emotional story and find out if our protagonist was in the wrong.
Respecting Cousin’s Beliefs

Bending Over Backwards ♀️

Sister’s Funeral

Heavenly Misunderstanding

Cousin’s Interruptions

Emotions Flare

Christian Funeral, Christian Beliefs

Argument Erupts

Years Later… ⏰

Standing Her Ground

Seeking Validation

Overwhelming Support

Gratitude and Condolences

A Positive Corner of the Internet

Funeral Drama: Respect or Persecution?
Our protagonist has always tried to respect her cousin’s religious beliefs, but when her sister’s funeral became a battleground for religious arguments, she couldn’t hold back her emotions. Years later, her cousin accuses her of religious persecution, but she insists she’s one of the few family members who actually respects her cousin’s convictions. ♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged situation…
Religious persecution accusation at a funeral? Double standards exposed.

Breaking free from a cult and instilling free thinking

Respectful OP shuts down awful cousin at funeral

Respect goes both ways, especially at a funeral

Cousin’s rude comment at a funeral called out, NTA wins.

NTA stands up against religious persecution at a funeral

Atheist supports OP’s NTA judgment on disrespectful cousin’s behavior.
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Redditor celebrates cake day amidst religious funeral controversy.

Cousin’s inappropriate behavior at funeral due to religious beliefs. NTA.

Ex-Jehovah’s Witness shares experience with toxic cult culture

Cousin’s religious persecution accusation at funeral – NTA response

Former JW explains the depths of brainwashing in the religion

Respectful OP receives insults from cousin at funeral

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ beliefs on medical treatment and celebrations explained. NTA.

Cousin accuses religious persecution at funeral, commenter says she’s TA.

Deceased sister going to hell? NTA, but family drama reigns.

Respect people, scrutinize beliefs. No ideology is above criticism.

Respect should be reciprocal. Religious persecution at a funeral?

Free childcare but intolerant of other religions? NTA.

Cousin’s cult-like behavior causes religious persecution at funeral

Teaching kids about different beliefs is crucial
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Sexism accusations against JW spark heated debate.
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Respectful eviction or religious persecution? The verdict is in.

NTA called out cousin for interjecting beliefs at funeral. Sympathy expressed.

Cousin accuses religious persecution at funeral, commenter supports OP

A blunt and negative comment with no replies.

Protecting loved ones from harmful beliefs

Commenter calls out hypocrisy in religious persecution at funeral
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Defending religious views at a funeral – NTA or not?

Respectful behavior at funerals is a must!

Funeral drama! NTA shuts down victim complex cousin

Commenter defends JW and Scientology comparison.
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Respecting others’ religion means not pushing your own at funerals

Commenter stands up against religious persecution at a funeral. NTA!
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Jehovah’s Witness persecution complex causes funeral drama. NTA.

Commenter expresses shock at funeral drama.

Commenter calls out Jehovah’s Witnesses as a cult, NTA

Funerals are for mourning, not preaching about afterlife beliefs.

Respectful funeral etiquette: NTA JW offers condolences.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out cousin’s victim card.
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Commenter expresses strong negative sentiment towards Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Respect begets respect. NTA for standing up against religious persecution.

Respect for different religions is important, NTA handled it well

Respect begets respect, even in religious differences.

Respectful funeral etiquette is a must. NTA for speaking up.

Respect for others’ beliefs is important. Cousin’s behavior was disrespectful.

Respectful disagreement at a funeral? Not cool

Cousin causes chaos at funeral, commenter says NTA

Standing up against religious persecution at a funeral

Respectful atheist defends against religious persecution at a funeral.
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Commenter defends not respecting cousin’s religion at a funeral.

Former JW member accused of religious persecution at funeral is NTA

Commenter defends against religious intolerance at a funeral.

Standing up against religious persecution – NTA

Former Jehovah’s Witness shares controversial opinion on religious persecution.

Commenter shares personal experience with Jehovah’s Witnesses and criticizes lack of tact.

Supportive comment for Pagan practitioner facing religious persecution at funeral

Respectful Christian funeral leads to religious intolerance accusation.

Respectful disagreement or religious persecution? NTA sets things straight

A mother’s religious lecture at a funeral deemed rude and inappropriate. NTA.

Supportive comment on religious differences at a funeral.

Commenter defends personal beliefs and criticizes cousin’s behavior at funeral.

Defending against religious persecution at a funeral

Religious persecution at a funeral? Not cool. NTA claps back

No a-hole here! Share your thoughts on religious tolerance

Cousin accused of religious persecution at funeral, commenter says NTA.

Setting boundaries with a religiously persecuting cousin.
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Avoiding religious misunderstandings is important. Glad you were cleared.

Cousin claims no wrongdoing at funeral!

Commenter calls out someone as the biggest AH ever!

Navigating religious beliefs at a funeral. NTA for setting boundaries.
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Cousin disrupts funeral, gets removed. Commenter praises ruling.

Cutting toxic family members out of your life is self-care
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Handling grief with grace amidst religious persecution.

Former JW calls out cousin’s cult at funeral
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Standing up to family bullies. You go, NTA!

Respectful handling of religious differences at a funeral

Relatable comment about religious persecution at funerals. NTA.

Pastor takes no nonsense at funerals. NTA stands up.

Commenter defends Christianity and criticizes cults.
