Grandma’s Secret Baptism: Overreaction or Justified Fury?

Imagine you entrust your kids to a family member for a day out, only to discover they’ve made a monumental decision on your behalf… and behind your back! This is the predicament one father found himself in after his mother-in-law took his twin boys for a ‘swim’, which turned out to be a secret baptism. The father, a self-proclaimed atheist, and his husband had agreed not to impose any religion on their kids, wanting them to decide for themselves when they are old enough. Let’s dive into this turbulent tale…

Uncomfortable Relations

A Rocky Past ️

Reconciliation and Resistance

Crossing Boundaries

A Sunday Surprise

The Baptism Bombshell

Disrespect and Defiance

Consequences and Criticism

A House Divided

The Struggle for Sovereignty

A Question of Choice

A Family Feud Over Faith: Who’s the Real Sinner Here?

In a shocking turn of events, a grandma secretly baptizes her grandkids, sparking a family feud of biblical proportions. The father, an atheist, is furious, feeling his boundaries were blatantly disrespected. The grandma, however, believes she’s in the right, claiming the kids will ‘follow Jesus and the true faith anyway’. The father retaliates by banning her from spending time alone with the kids. But was he too harsh? Or was he justified in his anger? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Grandma’s secret baptism causes justified fury and family conflict

Outrage over unauthorized baptism of children by pushy grandmother.

MIL oversteps boundaries, causing justified fury. NTA!

NTA. Husband’s mom might be playing nice to ‘save’ grandchildren

Cutting off a homophobic grandma who betrayed your trust? NTA!

NTA. Church baptism without permission? They’re ALL in trouble!

Cutting off grandma for betrayal and boundary issues. NTA!

“Partner’s involvement in secret baptism? Turns out, he’s mad too!”

Grandma crossed the line by baptizing without parental consent. NTA!

Nta. Stick it to her! Your MIL violated canon law.

NTA: MIL disrespected boundaries, family enables, husband should support you.

NTA. MIL crossed boundaries, you have every right to restrict access.

NTA – Grandma crosses boundaries, others don’t see it. Call church!

NTA. Grandma crossed a line. No more unsupervised visits.

NTA. MIL violated your trust by forcing religion on your kids.

WTF and NTA. Grandma’s secret baptism sparks a religious showdown!

Furious parent stands up to overstepping grandma. NTA!

“NTA. MIL’s secret baptism was disrespectful and she deserves timeout.”

NTA: Grandma disrespected your wishes for raising your kids.

NTA. Setting boundaries with unsupportive grandma.

NTA. Horrible! Consider a debaptismal ceremony and certificate. Google it!

NTA stands up to MIL’s pushy baptism request. Respectful compromise.

NTA: Grandma crossed the line, trust needs to be rebuilt.

NTA. Grandma’s secret baptism raises concerns about her motives.

Grandma crossed the line! NTA for being furious and setting boundaries.

NTA. Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tricky

Outrage over unauthorized baptism sparks call for church investigation!

Justified fury! Contact the church and give them hell!

Stealth baptise her into the Church of Gayness, NTA.

Holy hell, NTA!!!!!

NTA. MIL ignored your feelings and gaslights you. Stand your ground!

Boundaries crossed? Seek support at r/JustNoMIL for advice!

Nightmare mother-in-law, but OP is not the a**hole!

Betrayed Christian feels justified and appalled by massive baptism.

NTA. Grandma crossed the line, spouse needs to step up.

NTA: Revenge through Wiccan initiation? Grandma got a lesson!

NTA. Protecting kids from potential harm at church. Valid concerns.

NTA. Husband needs to set boundaries with overstepping mother-in-law.

Setting boundaries with grandma after secret baptism incident.

NTA but stir her pot so it boils over.

Church minister supports OP’s anger at grandma’s secret baptism

NTA: Grandma’s betrayal calls for strict boundaries and no contact.

NTA for not allowing grandma to baptize kids without consent

Christian grandma disrespects and lies to daughter-in-law. NTA!

MIL overstepped. NTA. Banish her. Family feud escalates!

Husband’s mommy issues causing major drama. Time for a showdown!

NTA: Controversial baptism sparks debate about religious tolerance.

NTA – No a-hole here! Share your thoughts below!

Baptized at 13 against my wishes? No contact with grandma!

NTA: Grandma crossed the line. United front is crucial.

Protect your kids! Grandma secretly baptizes them without permission!

Connecting the dots: Grandma’s secret baptism raises some questions.

Cut ties with the narcissistic MIL and problematic partner.

Grandma’s unauthorized baptism sparks justified fury and family tension.

Is the baptism valid? Non-parents weigh in.

Outrage over secret baptism without parents’ consent

Grandma’s lack of respect for boundaries and trust is concerning.

NTA! Protect your kids and set boundaries with grandma.

Traumatized by secret baptism: manipulation, ignorance, and justified anger.

NTA. The audacity of baptizing someone’s child without consent!

Confusion, scrolling, and an MIL who’s an asshat

Grandma’s secret baptism causes justified fury among LGBTQ+ couple.

Grandma secretly baptizes kids against parent’s wishes. NTA, justified fury!

NTA. Relatable experience with pushy family. Seek advice on r/justnomil.

NTA for setting boundaries with husband’s overstepping grandma.

NTA. Justified fury over unauthorized baptism. Complete no contact warranted.

Protecting kids from grandma’s religious indoctrination

NTA, MIL crossed boundaries, but focus on raising your kids.

Understanding religious differences and the importance of personal boundaries.

NTA: Grandma’s baptism attempt turned into a battle of words.

Stand your ground! NTA Church can erase baptism.

Ordained minister supports OP, condemns secret baptism. Homophobia suspected.

NTA – Unacceptable behavior! Husband should be appalled