Imagine trying to be respectful of your cousin’s religious beliefs, even when you don’t agree with them. You go out of your way to accommodate her and her children, but then, at your own sister’s funeral, she accuses you of religious persecution. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who was simply trying to honor her late sister’s Christian faith. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
Respecting Cousin’s Beliefs

Bending Over Backwards

Sister’s Funeral

Heavenly Misunderstanding

Cousin’s Harsh Reaction

Not the Best Day ️

Defending Sister’s Faith

Standing Her Ground ⚔️

Years Later… ⏰

Setting the Record Straight ️

Unbelievable Response

Grateful for Support

Positive Corner of the Internet

Thankful for Awards

Standing Up for Her Sister’s Faith ️
Our protagonist always tried to respect her cousin’s Jehovah’s Witness beliefs, even when they didn’t align with her own. But when her cousin scolded her for telling her child that her late sister was going to Heaven at the Christian funeral, she couldn’t hold back her anger. She told her cousin off and had her removed from the funeral. Years later, the cousin accused her of religious persecution, but she stood her ground, knowing she was one of the few family members who actually respected her cousin’s convictions. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“Religious persecution” at a funeral? Sounds like projection. NTA

Former cult member advises exposing kids to other religions subtly

Standing up to religious persecution at a funeral

Respect goes both ways, even at a funeral

Calling out rude cousin at funeral earns NTA praise

NTA! Respectful of religious beliefs, don’t be a doormat

Atheist defends OP’s sister’s faith, calls out cousin’s disrespect. NTA
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Respecting religions at funerals is important, especially for children.

Respecting someone’s beliefs at a funeral is basic decency

Standing up for religious beliefs at a funeral

The commenter shares their experience with JW’s brainwashing tactics.

Respectful OP accused of religious persecution by disrespectful cousin

NTA’s cousin’s religion prioritizes strange beliefs over basic decency

Respect people, not beliefs. No ideology is above scrutiny.

Deceased sister going to hell? NTA, don’t let her manipulate you.

Respect for others’ beliefs should be reciprocal. NTA for setting boundaries.

Cousin insults sister’s religion at funeral, NTA for responding.

Teaching kids about different beliefs is crucial for tolerance
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Sexism accusation sparks heated discussion in comment section
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Cousin’s cult-like beliefs lead to religious persecution at funeral.

Respect is key. NTA stands up for sister’s funeral wishes.

Respect goes both ways. NTA for setting boundaries at funeral

Engaging response to hypocritical religious persecution accusation.
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Defending religious views at a funeral NTA wins.

Respect others’ religion, don’t push yours. NTA for setting boundaries.

NTA shuts down cousin’s victim complex at religious funeral

NTA shuts down JW cousin’s religious persecution card at funeral
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Respect begets respect. NTA for not tolerating religious persecution

Jehovah’s Witnesses seek persecution to build a bond based on rejection . NTA for removing disrespectful cousin from funeral.

Funerals are not the place to push religious beliefs

Funeral is not the place for religious persecution. NTA

Respect for different religions is important, NTA handled well

Respect goes both ways in religious discussions

Respectful funeral etiquette is important, NTA for calling it out

Respectful explanation of faith leads to cousin’s rude behavior

Respecting beliefs goes both ways . NTA stood up for cousin’s funeral.

Cousin’s rude behavior at funeral gets called out. NTA.

Empathetic atheist defends OP’s actions at a funeral
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Respect is earned, not demanded. NTA for setting boundaries.

NTA for calling out cousin’s religious persecution at funeral
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Ex-JW commenter criticizes lack of tact in religious confrontation

Fiery comment against Jehovah’s Witnesses goes unchallenged.

NTA: Cousin’s religious comments at a funeral were inappropriate

Engaging with a religious debate in the comments section

Ex-JW commenter supports OP’s NTA stance against religious persecution

Supportive comment for a Pagan dealing with religious persecution

Respectful funeral turns into religious debate. NTA shuts it down

Setting boundaries with family over beliefs. NTA wins.

Funeral is not the time to lecture about religion. NTA

Cousin’s lack of support at funeral for sister’s beliefs. NTA

NTA. Engaging comment about personal beliefs and funeral etiquette.

Defending against religious persecution at a funeral

Religious persecution at a funeral? Not cool. NTA wins.

Misunderstandings can lead to false accusations. Glad it worked out!

NTA for prioritizing sister’s funeral over cousin’s religious beliefs
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Cousin ruins funeral, gets removed. Commenter praises clear ruling.

NTA. Cut toxic cousin out of your life for peace
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Handling religious persecution at a funeral with grace

Former JW calls out cousin’s cult-like behavior
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Respecting religious views at a funeral, NTA wins

Ex-JW/Mormon commenter supports NTA in religious persecution accusation

Pastor agrees with NTA’s decision to stop babysitting for free

NTA calls out religious persecution at funeral

Jehovah’s Witness cousin ruins funeral, NTA for having her removed

Respectful religious person praised for not persecuting at funeral

A blunt comment about Jehovah’s Witnesses sparks no replies.

Find support in r/exjw for talking to your cousin and kids

Sticking it out for the kids’ sake. NTA

NTA and the cousin’s behavior is unacceptable

Religious freedom is personal, not a tool for conversion
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NTA calls out JW as a cult, urges to free children

Respect for family’s beliefs, don’t force your own.

Respecting religious beliefs at funerals is important. NTA.

Curious atheist seeks clarification on JW beliefs, supports OP’s actions.
