Ahh the ignorance of family and christianity..

Damn, my only (then, RIP) living grandparent was 85 when I was born so I can't even fathom this type of conversation with a family member like that.

You both have some serious personal respect issues to get over.

Grandma: Was born in an era where "wisdom"(age) was the deciding factor beyond gender. She believes she has knowledge to pass on to you and you seem to be denying outright the fact that she could help you. (I have a stoner friend with Chrons and know what it's like) In my opinion you should let her talk all she wants about christianity but make it clear that you are not christian, so she will focus her efforts in helping you in other ways. If this isn't possible you really just shouldn't talk about it with her, she is too old to change her mind on something so big.

What's the whole story? this seems like a parsing of an epic family battle (had those too) that doesn't make sense to anyone without the whole story.

 

Sounds exactly like my family. Half catholic, 1/4 Alcoholic, 1/4 Mormon. Somehow we make it work for the reunions ever few years. Good luck man, from my endless arguments about weed and the bible (i'm an atheist leaning-agnostic) against my mom I think I've found the best way to treat those people is to just tune them out. They will never change as evidenced by the fact that they don't knowhow to react since you did.

 

I agree with Nelra, your grandma is too old to change her mind on issues such as Christianity and weed. My grandparents and the rest of my family are the exact same way.

Like you have said you are a grown man and can make your own decisions on what you believe and if they cant see and respect that then who needs them anyway? I know it can be tough dealing with these situations but just dont let it bother you and move on with your life. Life is too short to be arguing with your family members about something as trivial as religion and reasons why weed are illegal.

 

lol lemme get that bible verse

 

Flemian, just because you're ignorant enough to not believe there's a god doesn't mean you need to go around and spreading bullshit. I find that very disrespectful. When your life will be on line I'm sure you'll pray to god when you'll need to. And that time will come. Take example 'ouija boards' those things are dangerous and should not be messed with. They open the gates to evil and when people realize it they pray to God cause that's the onlyway to get rid of evil. So don't go around disrespectin your family by saying God doesn't exist.

 

Wow bro that suck's, luckily my family is ok with my pot smoking and my grandma loves it when I show her how im making edibles or she wants to smell what im currently toking on lol my grandma is awesome. As for god......well I don't believe in that hoopla, I don't think that there's a magical man in the clouds watching over everyone.

 

OP; I went through the same thing with my family, eventually they learn to accept it, don't expect them to agree with you though, everyone has their own views and morals and to each his own.

Meanwhile, smoke that kush

 

this looks like some miscommunication, she's against you changing religions, and you are arguing like shes against you smoking weed.

separate the issues and talk about them individually, smoking weed and what you believe in don't (or don't) really have influence on one another.

 

You can't say something is bullshit when it's the truth.

 

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your grandma. Unfortunately you're not going to change her mind. She sounds like a very strong willed woman and she believes what she believes. You're not going to change her mind about marijuana or god any more than she's going to change your mind about those same subjects.

What I recommend is that you try your best to get along with her. Show her respect for her beliefs. It's fine to tell her that you don't believe. But try not to put down her religion or insult her for it. I mean, you don't beleive and that's fine, but every system of beliefs, even atheism has significant problems and lapses in logic associated with it. Look into Pascal's Wager and you'll see what I mean.

I hope you can work things out with your grandma man. Family is important. But like I said, show her respect for her beliefs, and maybe, eventually, she'll be able to do the same. Try shower her studies that say marijuana helps your condition. She's never going to be pro-marijuana. But maybe if you can show her some reputable studies, she might come around to looking the other way, so to speak.

Good luck man.

 

Not that I agree with what that user is saying, because I think Atheism is just as valid as any other system of beliefs, but you really need to calm down with your anti-Christianity if you have any hope of fixing things. The truth is, you don't know it's the truth, no one really knows for sure. It's impossible to. It'd be foolish to insist your point of view is the truth, when talking about religion. Science doesn't know shit. We've got tons of theories running around, but really no proof for any of it. Furthermore, there's not proof that even if the theory of evolution and the big bang is correct (and personally I don't think it is, at least not completely; we're missing some things), there's no proof that there isn't any driving force, or higher conciousness behind it.

As it stands, there is no such thing as truth spiritually. Not really. You just....kind of find a belief system or life philosophy that works for you and you put your trust in it. I think Atheists rely on faith just as much as Christians.

BTW, I'm am Atheist myself. I just like to keep my mind open.

 

Thank god most of my family doesnt have FB...

 

I 100% agree with nascarfan.

How do you explain some celebrities selling their souls n shit. Just sayin that makes my stomach turn. So of Satan exist then obviously God exists and he is mightier. I'm not goin to go preaching now, cause I know its pointless to tell ignorant people who have a thick skull.

 

I 100% agree with nascarfan.

How do you explain some celebrities selling their souls n shit. Just sayin that makes my stomach turn. So of Satan exist then obviously God exists and he is mightier. I'm not goin to go preaching now, cause I know its pointless to tell ignorant people who have a thick skull.

 

Yeah grandmas been around for a while she knows how the world is. She just dont like you man tell that bitch to look after her bastard child.

 

when your grandma says she loves you, you should say it back. why does she even know you smoke? that's none of her business. don't denounce her beliefs, just tell her they aren't for you. considering she lives in another state this shouldn't be a problem.

 

Man, I've realized that religion is one of the main reasons why global peace is impossible.

 

Crohns sucks balls. I have Ulcerative Colitis which is a lot similar...don't know where i'd be without marijuana.