Religion can be a sensitive topic, especially when it comes to family. One mother found this out the hard way when her daughter told her that she no longer wanted to attend church and was now an atheist. Despite working through the adjustment together, the daughter’s grandparents did not take the news well and a heated argument broke out.
The mother defended her daughter’s right to her own beliefs, but it sparked a family feud that left her questioning if she went too far. Read on to find out if she was in the wrong or if her reaction was justified in this situation .
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Mother defends daughter’s atheism, sparks family feud
A mother on Reddit shares her experience of supporting her daughter’s decision to become an atheist and how it caused a rift in their family. Despite working through the adjustment together, her daughter’s grandparents reacted negatively and tried to force her to attend church.
The mother reached out to her own mother for support only to be met with hurtful comments and condemnation. The incident has left the mother torn between standing up for her daughter and potentially ruining her relationship with her own mother.
Read on for the community’s verdict on whether or not the mother is the asshole in this situation .
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